Worthington, Indiana facts for kids
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Worthington, Indiana
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Downtown Worthington
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Location of Worthington in Greene County, Indiana.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Indiana |
| County | Greene |
| Township | Jefferson |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.77 sq mi (2.00 km2) |
| • Land | 0.77 sq mi (2.00 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
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| • Total | 1,393 |
| • Density | 1,804.40/sq mi (696.44/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
47471
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| Area code(s) | 812 |
| FIPS code | 18-85598 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397756 |
Worthington is a small town located in Jefferson Township, Greene County, Indiana, in the United States. In 2010, about 1,463 people lived there. It is part of the larger Bloomington area.
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History of Worthington
The first post office in Worthington opened in 1850. The town was given its name after another town called Worthington, Ohio.
Geography of Worthington
Where Worthington Is Located
According to the 2010 census, Worthington covers an area of about 0.81 square miles (2.1 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the town limits.
Population and People
How Many People Live Here?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 1,185 | — | |
| 1890 | 1,448 | 22.2% | |
| 1900 | 1,448 | 0.0% | |
| 1910 | 1,732 | 19.6% | |
| 1920 | 1,853 | 7.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,687 | −9.0% | |
| 1940 | 1,729 | 2.5% | |
| 1950 | 1,627 | −5.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,635 | 0.5% | |
| 1970 | 1,691 | 3.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,574 | −6.9% | |
| 1990 | 1,473 | −6.4% | |
| 2000 | 1,481 | 0.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,463 | −1.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,393 | −4.8% | |
| Source: US Census Bureau | |||
Worthington in 2010
In 2010, there were 1,463 people living in Worthington. These people lived in 625 households, and 400 of these were families. Most of the people living in Worthington were White (98.5%).
About 32.5% of the households had children under 18 years old. Many households (48.2%) were married couples living together. The average household had 2.34 people.
The average age of people in Worthington was 39 years old. About 24.1% of residents were under 18. Also, 18.1% of residents were 65 years old or older. Slightly more than half of the residents were female (52.2%).
Education in Worthington
Local Library
Worthington has a public library for its residents. It is called the Worthington-Jefferson Township Public Library. People can borrow books and other materials from this library.
See also
In Spanish: Worthington (Indiana) para niños
