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Worth, IL

Worth is a village in Cook County, Illinois, United States, a suburb of Chicago. Per the 2020 census, the population was 10,970.

Worth is located at 41°41′20″N 87°47′34″W (41.688827, -87.792659). According to the 2010 census, Worth has a total area of 2.383 square miles (6.17 km²), of which 2.37 square miles (6.14 km²) (or 99.45%) is land and 0.013 square miles (0.03 km²) (or 0.55%) is water.

As of the 2020 census, there were 10,970 people, 4,042 households, and 2,670 families residing in the village. The population density was 4,605.37 inhabitants per square mile (1,778.14/km²). There were 4,611 housing units at an average density of 1,935.77 per square mile (747.40/km²). The racial makeup of the village was 77.38% White, 4.42% African American, 0.36% Native American, 2.24% Asian, 0.05% Pacific Islander, 7.07% from other races, and 8.47% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 15.57% of the population.

The median income for a household in the village was $59,464, and the median income for a family was $68,936. Males had a median income of $43,617 versus $29,739 for females. The per capita income for the village was $28,284. About 10.6% of families and 13.3% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.2% of those under age 18 and 6.1% of those age 65 or over.

Worth is served by several public school districts. Worth School District 127 operates public elementary and middle schools. Some residents are zoned to Alan B. Shepard High School of Community High School District 218 and others are zoned to Amos Alonzo Stagg High School of Consolidated High School District 230. Moraine Valley Community College is the area community college. Worth Public Library District operates public libraries.

Worth is located in Illinois's 6th congressional district which is represented by Sean Casten (D-Downers Grove). Worth is located within the 18th State Senate District, which is represented by William Cunningham (D-Chicago); and located in the 35th Representative District, which is represented by Fran Hurley (D-Chicago), and the 36th Representative District, which is represented by Kelly Burke (D-Evergreen Park).

Health and wellness are priorities in Worth, with several healthcare facilities serving the residents. The Alliance Home Health Care is a key healthcare provider, offering comprehensive medical services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Worth Park District offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Btone Fitness and Fitness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Worth, such as the Tinley Creek Trail and Altman Park Canal Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

Top sites in Worth, IL are Lake Katherine, Midnight Terror, and Water's Edge Golf Club.

Population: 10,494 (2023). ZIP code: 60482. Area code: 708. Elevation: 617 ft (188 m). Area: 2.38 sq mi (6.17 km²).

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What is Worth, IL is known for?

The Village of Worth is surrounded by historic waterways. Its north border touches a 14,000-year-old waterway known today as Stony Creek. This creek was also once known as the Big Feeder during the Illinois and Michigan Canal era. Worth's south border is the Calumet-Sag Channel which was completed in 1922 and is an intricate part of the Illinois Waterway. Worth is also home to 1 of the 5 Metropolitan Water District's aeration waterfalls.

What are the demographics of Worth, IL?

Worth, IL is home to a population of 10.9k people, of which 87% are citizens. As of 2022, 23.3% of Worth, IL residents were born outside of the country (2.53k people). In 2022, there were 6.9 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.79k people) in Worth, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.13k Other (Hispanic) and 675 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Is Worth, IL a good place to live?

Living in Worth offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Worth, there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Residents of Worth tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Worth are above average.

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Village of Worth

Alliance Home Health Care 

Worth Park District

Btone Fitness 

Fitness

Tinley Creek Trail 

Altman Park Canal Trail

Lake Katherine

Midnight Terror

Water's Edge Golf Club

History

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