Worthington, West Virginia facts for kids
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Worthington, West Virginia
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Main Street (Route 19) in Worthington in 2006
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Location of Worthington in Marion County, West Virginia.
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| Country | United States |
| State | West Virginia |
| County | Marion |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2) |
| • Land | 0.58 sq mi (1.51 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 922 ft (281 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 183 |
| • Estimate
(2021)
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182 |
| • Density | 253.86/sq mi (98.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
26591
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| Area code(s) | 304 |
| FIPS code | 54-88708 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1556026 |
Worthington is a small town located in Marion County, West Virginia, in the United States. In 2020, about 183 people lived there. The town was officially created in 1893. It was named after Colonel George Worthington, who was one of the first people to settle in the area. A main road, U.S. Route 19, goes right through the town.
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Where is Worthington Located?
Worthington is found at coordinates 39°27′6″N 80°15′46″W. It is right next to the West Fork River.
The town covers a total area of about 0.60 square miles (1.55 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 0.58 square miles (1.51 square kilometers), is land. A small part, about 0.02 square miles (0.04 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live in Worthington?
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 120 | — | |
| 1870 | 127 | 5.8% | |
| 1880 | 87 | −31.5% | |
| 1910 | 292 | — | |
| 1920 | 381 | 30.5% | |
| 1930 | 405 | 6.3% | |
| 1940 | 507 | 25.2% | |
| 1950 | 544 | 7.3% | |
| 1960 | 361 | −33.6% | |
| 1970 | 288 | −20.2% | |
| 1980 | 329 | 14.2% | |
| 1990 | 233 | −29.2% | |
| 2000 | 170 | −27.0% | |
| 2010 | 158 | −7.1% | |
| 2020 | 183 | 15.8% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 182 | 15.2% | |
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Population in 2010
According to the census from 2010, there were 158 people living in Worthington. These people lived in 67 households, and 47 of these were families. The town had about 272 people per square mile.
Most of the people in Worthington (98.1%) were White. A small number (1.9%) were from two or more racial backgrounds. About 2.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In 2010, about 26.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. More than half (52.2%) were married couples. About 29.9% of households were not families.
The average age of people in Worthington was 42 years old. About 19.6% of residents were under 18. About 14.6% were 65 years old or older. The town had slightly more females (51.9%) than males (48.1%).
See also
In Spanish: Worthington (Virginia Occidental) para niños
