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 |
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(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 town in Marion County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 158 at the 2010 census. Worthington was incorporated in 1893 and named for Colonel George Worthington, an early settler. U.S. Route 19 passes through the town.
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Geography
Worthington is located at 39°27′6″N 80°15′46″W / 39.45167°N 80.26278°W (39.451617, -80.262755), along the West Fork River.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.60 square miles (1.55 km2), of which 0.58 square miles (1.50 km2) is land and 0.02 square miles (0.05 km2) is water.
Demographics
| 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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 158 people, 67 households, and 47 families living in the town. The population density was 272.4 inhabitants per square mile (105.2/km2). There were 82 housing units at an average density of 141.4 per square mile (54.6/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 98.1% White and 1.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.5% of the population.
There were 67 households, of which 26.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 10.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 7.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 29.9% were non-families. 26.9% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.83.
The median age in the town was 42 years. 19.6% of residents were under the age of 18; 7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.5% were from 25 to 44; 30.4% were from 45 to 64; and 14.6% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 48.1% male and 51.9% female.
See also
In Spanish: Worthington (Virginia Occidental) para niños
