Worthing Town, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 585 people in the town, organized into 206 households, and 164 families residing in the town. The population density was 1276.7 people per square mile (492.94/kmē), making it the 58th most densely populated town in South Dakota. There were 213 housing units at an average density of 463 per square mile (178.77/kmē). The average household size was 2.84 persons, and the average family size was 3.16 persons. In the town the population was spread out, with 30.6% under the age of 18, 9.4% from 18 to 24, 38.5% from 25 to 44, 16.6% from 45 to 64, and 5% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 103.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100 males. The median age was 29 years, the median age of male residents at 29.8 and the median age of female residents at 28.1. The racial makeup of the town was 579 White, Black or African American, 3 American Indian, 1 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 1 from two or more races and 1 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the town was $46136, it is the 13th wealthiest town in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $50515, making its South Dakota's 22nd highest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $16141, it is the 121st wealthiest town in terms of per capita income. The median income is $22500, Males have a median income of $27054 versus $18871 for females.
In 2000, 160 pupils and students, of which 44.38% are male and 55.63% are female, 27.35% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 15.63% nursery or pri school, 1.25% kindergarten, 38.75% elementary school, 34.38% high school and 10% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 585 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 592 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 622 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 630 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 666 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 664 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 743 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 811 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 893 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 935 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 993 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 5 | 20 | 25 |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 2 | |
| Elementary school | 27 | 35 | 62 |
| High school | 30 | 25 | 55 |
| College or graduate school | 7 | 9 | 16 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worthing town, South Dakota | $46136 | $50515 | $16141 |
| Lincoln County, South Dakota | $48338 | $55401 | $22304 |
| South Dakota, United States | $35282 | $43237 | $17562 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |