Town · Massachusetts
Worthington, Massachusetts
Worthington, town, in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. Worthington had 1,166 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,193 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,021 (±115). GEOID 2501582175.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,166
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,193 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,021 ±115
Median household income
$91,667
±$17,029 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $103,960
Median home value
$380,400
±$25,844 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $562,100
Median gross rent
$633
±$220 (90% margin)
Massachusetts: $1,762
Where is Worthington and what county is it in?
Worthington is a town in Hampshire County, Massachusetts. It covers 32.0 square miles of land, 37 residents per square mile in 2020.
Worthington is in the Amherst Town-Northampton, MA metropolitan statistical area (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Worthington, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,166 people lived in Worthington on July 1, 2025, down 2.3% since 2020, while Massachusetts grew 1.7%. The 2020 Census counted 1,193 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,021 (±115).
| Measure | Worthington | Hampshire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,021±115 | 162,028 | −317 |
| Households | 494±66 | 62,114 | −110 |
| Average household size | 2.07±0.16 | 2.24 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 625±74 | 66,786 | no clear change |
Worthington's population since 2000
From 1,270 in 2000 to 1,166 in 2025: down 8.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Worthington as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Worthington?
The median resident of Worthington is 61.6 years old; 12.8% are under 18 and 39.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 89.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.6%. 5.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Worthington | Hampshire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.6±3.6 | 37.4 | +11.7 |
| Under 18 years | 12.8%±3.0 pts | 14.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 39.5%±6.3 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Male | 46.8%±3.9 pts | 46.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4.3%±2.6 pts | 7.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 89.0%±4.7 pts | 80.3% | −9.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±4.1 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±2.2 pts | 5.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±4.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±4.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.6%±3.0 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±4.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.4%±2.4 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.9%±1.8 pts | 12.9% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.9%±1.7 pts | 5.1% | – |
| With a disability | 13.0%±3.2 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.8%±1.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.8%±2.1 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 46.8%±7.4 pts | 51.6% | +12.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 23.6%±5.3 pts | 27.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 96.8%±2.4 pts | 80.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.9%±1.4 pts | 3.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Worthington earn?
Half of Worthington's 494 households earn less than $91,667 a year (±$17,029), against $87,001 in Hampshire County and $103,960 in Massachusetts. In 2015-2019 it was $93,840 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Worthington | Hampshire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $91,667±$17,029 | $87,001 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $112,439±$14,659 | $117,323 | – |
| Per capita income | $55,274±$7,943 | $45,568 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.5%±1.9 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0%±27.6 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.3%±3.5 pts | 12.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.5%±3.7 pts | 96.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.1%±4.5 pts | 92.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Worthington?
Owners occupy 93.7% of Worthington's occupied homes and renters 6.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $380,400 by its owner (±$25,844). The median renter pays $633 a month including utilities, and 50.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Worthington | Hampshire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $380,400±$25,844 | $390,300 | +$41,590 |
| Median gross rent | $633±$220 | $1,388 | −$381 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.0%±26.6 pts | 44.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,905±$100 | $2,256 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 93.7%±2.6 pts | 67.8% | +5.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 6.3%±2.6 pts | 32.2% | – |
| Housing units | 625±74 | 66,786 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±8.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 43.6%±27.6 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.8%±5.4 pts | 59.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±6.6 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.7 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.8%±1.0 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 36.0%±8.9 pts | 27.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 3.4%±2.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Worthington building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Worthington in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.9 per 1,000 residents against 1.7 across Massachusetts.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Worthington work and get to work?
62.6% of Worthington's workers drive alone and 28.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 40.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Worthington | Hampshire County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.4%±6.1 pts | 61.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6%±2.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 62.6%±10.9 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.0%±2.6 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.6%±0.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Walked | 4.0%±3.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 28.2%±11.2 pts | 18.4% | +12.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 40.9 min±9.2 | 23.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Worthington?
No census tract lies mostly in Worthington; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8227Hampshire County | 2,891 | $90,139 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Worthington) · Census block assignment files
How does Worthington compare with other places in Massachusetts?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Worthington is the 7,019th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 235th-most populous of 266 in Massachusetts.
Worthington ranks 324th of 453 places in Massachusetts with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 235th | 266 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 281st | 292 |
| Residents per square mile | 454th | 461 |
| Median household income | 324th | 453 |
| Per capita income | 237th | 460 |
| Median home value | 369th | 459 |
| Median gross rent | 408th | 410 |
| Poverty rate | 254th | 338 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 224th | 459 |
| Median age | 20th | 461 |
| Owner-occupied share | 36th | 460 |
| Work from home | 69th | 429 |
| Travel time to work | 9th | 459 |
Worthington's figures with every place in Massachusetts (CSV)
Every place in Massachusetts, sortable · Compare Worthington with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Worthington?
14 of the 57 figures for Worthington on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Worthington are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.