Worthville, Kentucky facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Worthville, Kentucky
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Location of Worthville in Carroll County, Kentucky.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kentucky |
| County | Carroll |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Land | 0.26 sq mi (0.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 486 ft (148 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 181 |
| • Density | 709.80/sq mi (273.57/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
41098
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| Area code(s) | 502 |
| FIPS code | 21-84900 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2405792 |
Worthville is a small city in Carroll County, Kentucky, United States. It is known as a "home rule-class city," which means it has its own local government rules. In 2020, about 181 people lived there.
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Worthville's Past
Worthville has a history stretching back to the 1800s. A post office, where people could send and receive mail, opened here in 1847. The town got its name from William J. Worth, who was an important American general.
Where is Worthville?
Worthville is located in the southern part of Carroll County. A stream called Eagle Creek flows along the town's southern edge. This creek then joins the Kentucky River nearby.
If you travel about 4 miles (6.4 km) northwest, you'll find Exit 44 of Interstate 71. Carrollton, which is the main town of Carroll County, is about 8 miles (12.8 km) northwest of Worthville.
Land Area
According to the United States Census Bureau, Worthville covers a total area of about 0.66 square kilometers (0.26 square miles). All of this area is land, with no large bodies of water inside the city limits.
Who Lives in Worthville?
The number of people living in Worthville has changed over the years. Here's a quick look at the population counts from different census years:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 124 | — | |
| 1890 | 203 | 63.7% | |
| 1900 | 223 | 9.9% | |
| 1910 | 326 | 46.2% | |
| 1920 | 315 | −3.4% | |
| 1930 | 297 | −5.7% | |
| 1940 | 333 | 12.1% | |
| 1950 | 308 | −7.5% | |
| 1960 | 247 | −19.8% | |
| 1970 | 258 | 4.5% | |
| 1980 | 272 | 5.4% | |
| 1990 | 191 | −29.8% | |
| 2000 | 215 | 12.6% | |
| 2010 | 185 | −14.0% | |
| 2020 | 181 | −2.2% | |
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Population in 2000
In the year 2000, the census showed that 215 people lived in Worthville. There were 78 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most of the people living in Worthville were White. A small number were African American or from two or more racial backgrounds.
Many households had children under 18 living with them. About 56% of households were married couples living together. Some households were made up of single individuals.
Age Groups
The population in Worthville in 2000 included people of all ages. About 30% of the residents were under 18 years old. Around 30% were young adults between 25 and 44 years old. About 6% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in the city was 32 years.
See also
- In Spanish: Worthville (Kentucky) para niños
