Population 17,405 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Worthington
Household size in Worthington
| Period | Worthington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.44 | 2.56 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.36 | 2.59 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.60 | 2.47 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.56 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.00 | +0.00 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Worthington has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has barely moved since 2006–10, while the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Worthington
| Period | Worthington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.5 | 36.2 | 39.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.9 | 37.0 | 40.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.8 | 37.6 | 40.7 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.6 | 37.9 | 40.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +1.7 | +1.8 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Worthington is 43.6 years old, older than the national median of 40.1. The median age has climbed from 42.5 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Residents skew youngest in the southeast and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Worthington
| Period | Worthington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.0% | 12.0% | 11.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.1% | 12.1% | 11.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 12.3% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.4% | 12.7% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | +0.7 pts | −0.0 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.4% of households in Worthington, well below the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Worthington has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five Ohio cities.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Worthington
Renters in Worthington
| Period | Worthington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 35.4% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 37.9% | 33.1% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.3% | 38.5% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 38.7% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +3.3 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.6% of households in Worthington rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. More than a third of owners (36.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 1.4 points, mirroring the country.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Worthington
| Period | Worthington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 10.9% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 10.0% | 10.8% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.0% | 8.8% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 7.9% | 8.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in Worthington than nationally: 5.6%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is up 1.0 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Worthington
| Period | Worthington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1976 | 1968 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1977 | 1969 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1963 | 1979 | 1970 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1962 | 1982 | 1972 | 1980 |
| Change | +0 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
Worthington is a place of older homes: half were built before 1962, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the south has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Worthington
| Period | Worthington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $812 | $852 | $765 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,031 | $924 | $814 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,135 | $1,051 | $901 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,411 | $1,378 | $1,142 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$600 | +$526 | +$377 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Worthington costs $1,411 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $600 a month from 2006–10, a 74% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 29.2% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the west and lowest in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Worthington
Bachelor's degrees in Worthington
| Period | Worthington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.2% | 33.3% | 25.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 65.2% | 34.4% | 26.5% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 66.8% | 37.6% | 28.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 70.7% | 40.2% | 31.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.5 pts | +6.9 pts | +6.5 pts | +7.2 pts |
Worthington is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (70.7%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a higher share of college graduates.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Worthington
| Period | Worthington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.3% | 89.6% | 87.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 97.7% | 90.2% | 88.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 98.4% | 91.6% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.0% | 92.2% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.0 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Worthington: 98.0% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is up 0.7 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Only 16 of the 372 Ohio cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Worthington
| Period | Worthington | Columbus area | Ohio | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 7.6% | 8.7% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 7.8% | 9.4% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 4.6% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.3% | 4.3% | 4.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −3.4 pts | −3.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Worthington has been strong: just 3.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Worthington compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worthington | 2.44 | 43.6 | 6.4% | 17.6% | 5.6% | 1962 | $1,411 | 70.7% | 98.0% | 3.3% |
| Minerva Park | 3.20 | 37.7 | 9.0% | 13.7% | 3.2% | 1970 | $1,409 | 40.7% | 92.7% | 2.2% |
| Upper Arlington | 2.45 | 40.2 | 4.9% | 29.6% | 6.1% | 1964 | $1,580 | 79.4% | 98.3% | 2.1% |
| Lewis Center | 2.97 | 36.3 | 9.8% | 24.8% | 4.9% | 2005 | $1,707 | 68.7% | 97.0% | 3.6% |
| Dublin | 2.54 | 39.1 | 7.9% | 39.7% | 6.1% | 1996 | $1,715 | 67.7% | 97.1% | 3.0% |
| Westerville | 2.50 | 39.8 | 9.6% | 33.3% | 7.1% | 1989 | $1,636 | 57.6% | 97.7% | 2.3% |
| Powell | 2.77 | 42.8 | 5.4% | 13.5% | 6.5% | 1998 | $1,911 | 69.2% | 98.4% | 2.5% |
| Columbus area | 2.56 | 37.9 | 12.7% | 38.7% | 7.9% | 1982 | $1,378 | 40.2% | 92.2% | 4.3% |
| Grandview Heights | 2.40 | 38.6 | 4.7% | 27.8% | 8.1% | 1943 | $1,607 | 81.9% | 99.1% | 0.2% |
| Shawnee Hills | 2.86 | 40.3 | 6.0% | 9.1% | 3.3% | 1987 | $2,089 | 62.7% | 97.3% | 3.1% |
| Hilliard | 2.65 | 36.6 | 9.4% | 34.8% | 5.8% | 1995 | $1,702 | 55.6% | 95.1% | 3.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Worthington. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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