Worth, Illinois facts for kids
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Worth, Illinois
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The Friendly Village, It's Worth a Trip
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Location of Worth in Cook County, Illinois.
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 Worth, Illinois
Location in Greater Chicago
Worth, Illinois
Location in Illinois
Worth, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State | Illinois | |
| County | Cook | |
| Townships | Worth, Palos | |
| Incorporated | 1914 | |
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| • Type | Trustee-village | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 2.38 sq mi (6.17 km2) | |
| • Land | 2.37 sq mi (6.13 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.03 km2) 0.42% | |
| Population
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| • Total | 10,970 | |
| • Density | 4,630.65/sq mi (1,788.12/km2) | |
| Standard of living (2007-11) | ||
| • Per capita income | $27,271 | |
| • Median home value | $193,200 | |
| ZIP code(s) |
60482
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| Area code(s) | 708 | |
| Geocode | 83518 | |
| FIPS code | 17-83518 | |
Worth is a small village located in Cook County, Illinois, which is part of the Chicago area in the United States. In 2020, about 10,970 people lived there.
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Where is Worth, Illinois?
Worth is located in the state of Illinois, near the big city of Chicago. Its exact location is 41°41′20″N 87°47′34″W / 41.68889°N 87.79278°W.
The village covers a total area of about 2.38 square miles (6.17 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with only a tiny part being water.
Who Lives in Worth?
The number of people living in Worth has changed over the years. In 1920, only 240 people lived there. By 1970, the population grew to nearly 12,000! In 2020, there were 10,970 residents.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 240 | — | |
| 1930 | 411 | 71.3% | |
| 1940 | 702 | 70.8% | |
| 1950 | 1,472 | 109.7% | |
| 1960 | 8,196 | 456.8% | |
| 1970 | 11,999 | 46.4% | |
| 1980 | 11,592 | −3.4% | |
| 1990 | 11,208 | −3.3% | |
| 2000 | 11,047 | −1.4% | |
| 2010 | 10,789 | −2.3% | |
| 2020 | 10,970 | 1.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2010 2020 |
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Worth's Diverse Community
In 2020, Worth had 4,042 households. Many families live in the village, with about 30.7% of households having children under 18. About 47.43% of households were married couples.
The people in Worth come from many different backgrounds. Most residents are White, but there are also many African American, Asian, Native American, and Pacific Islander people. About 15.57% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in Worth is about 42.2 years old. This means there's a mix of younger people, adults, and older residents living in the village.
Family Income in Worth
In Worth, the average income for a household was $59,464. For families, the average income was a bit higher, at $68,936. The average income per person was $28,284.
About 13.3% of all people in Worth live below the poverty line. This includes about 24.2% of children under 18.
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