Worthing, South Dakota facts for kids
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Worthing, South Dakota
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A Quiet Place to Call Home
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Location in Lincoln County and the state of South Dakota
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| Country | United States |
| State | South Dakota |
| County | Lincoln |
| Founded | 1879 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Land | 0.56 sq mi (1.45 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,365 ft (416 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 927 |
| • Density | 1,652.41/sq mi (638.03/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
57077
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| Area code(s) | 605 |
| FIPS code | 46-72820 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1267663 |
Worthing is a small city in Lincoln County, South Dakota, United States. It is located just south of Sioux Falls. In 2020, about 927 people lived there.
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History of Worthing
Worthing was founded in 1879. It was named after someone who worked for the railroad.
Geography of Worthing
Worthing is a small city, covering about 0.56 square miles (1.45 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
People of Worthing
The number of people living in Worthing has changed over the years. Here is how the population has grown:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 213 | — | |
| 1910 | 179 | −16.0% | |
| 1920 | 238 | 33.0% | |
| 1930 | 262 | 10.1% | |
| 1940 | 291 | 11.1% | |
| 1950 | 272 | −6.5% | |
| 1960 | 304 | 11.8% | |
| 1970 | 294 | −3.3% | |
| 1980 | 388 | 32.0% | |
| 1990 | 371 | −4.4% | |
| 2000 | 585 | 57.7% | |
| 2010 | 877 | 49.9% | |
| 2020 | 927 | 5.7% | |
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Worthing's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 877 people living in Worthing. They lived in 325 households, and 236 of these were families.
Most people in Worthing were White (96.6%). A small number were Black or African-American (1.0%), Native American (0.8%), or Asian (0.3%). About 0.7% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (44.6%) had children under 18 living there. Most families (60.6%) were married couples. About 18.8% of households were single people living alone.
The average age of people in Worthing was 29.2 years old. About 27.9% of the population was under 15 years old. About half of the population was male (49.9%) and half was female (50.1%).
Education in Worthing
Students in Worthing attend schools that are part of the Lennox School District 41-4. This district includes Worthing Elementary School. Older students go to LWC Junior High School and Lennox High School.
See also
In Spanish: Worthing (Dakota del Sur) para niños
