Worth, IL Demographics

A map of Worth's Population by Race

Worth, Illinois has an estimated population of 10,700, a slight decrease from the 10,970 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 68.7% White, 20.8% Hispanic, 3.7% Asian, 3.5% Multiracial, 2.4% Black, and 0.8% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Worth, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Worth has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Worth, that probability was 42.2% in 2020 and 48.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Worth is ranked the 217th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Worth was ranked the 211th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Worth's White Population

7,351 residents of Worth, or 68.7% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Worth is considerably higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Worth ranks 1199th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Worth's White population has declined by an estimated 9.7%. White residents' share of Worth's population has decreased from 74.2% to 68.7%.

Worth is more White than neighboring Chicago Ridge (54.4% White), and Oak Lawn (63.1% White). Worth is less White than neighboring Palos Heights (87.2% White), Palos Hills (79.3% White), and Hickory Hills (74.5% White).

Worth's Black Population

261 residents of Worth, or 2.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Worth is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Worth ranks 235th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Worth's Black population has declined by an estimated 44.0%. Black residents' share of Worth's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.4%.

Worth is more Black than neighboring Palos Heights (2.2% Black), and Hickory Hills (2.3% Black). Worth is less Black than neighboring Chicago Ridge (9.4% Black), Palos Hills (6.2% Black), and Oak Lawn (8.6% Black).

Worth's Asian Population

400 residents of Worth, or 3.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Worth is slightly lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Worth ranks 223rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Worth's Asian population has grown by an estimated 65.3%. Asian residents' share of Worth's population has increased from 2.2% to 3.7%.

Worth is more Asian than neighboring Chicago Ridge (3.1% Asian), Palos Heights (0.5% Asian), Palos Hills (1.9% Asian), and Oak Lawn (1.7% Asian). Worth is less Asian than neighboring Hickory Hills (5.4% Asian).

Worth's Hispanic Population

2,222 residents of Worth, or 20.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Worth is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Worth ranks 164th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Worth's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 30.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Worth's population has increased from 15.6% to 20.8%.

Worth is more Hispanic than neighboring Palos Heights (8.6% Hispanic), Palos Hills (10.4% Hispanic), and Hickory Hills (14.7% Hispanic). Worth is less Hispanic than neighboring Chicago Ridge (21% Hispanic), and Oak Lawn (24% Hispanic).

Worth's Native American/Other Population

89 residents of Worth, or 0.8% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Worth is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Worth ranks 306th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Worth's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 23.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Worth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Worth is more Native American/Other than neighboring Chicago Ridge (0.2% Native American/Other), Palos Heights (0% Native American/Other), Palos Hills (0.1% Native American/Other), Oak Lawn (0.5% Native American/Other), and Hickory Hills (0% Native American/Other).

Worth's Multiracial Population

377 residents of Worth, or 3.5% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Worth is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Worth ranks 870th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Worth's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 9.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Worth's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.5%.

Worth is more Multiracial than neighboring Palos Heights (1.6% Multiracial), Palos Hills (2% Multiracial), Oak Lawn (2.1% Multiracial), and Hickory Hills (3.1% Multiracial). Worth is less Multiracial than neighboring Chicago Ridge (11.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.