Worthington, Massachusetts
Encyclopedia
Worthington is a town
in Hampshire County
, Massachusetts
, United States
. The population was 1,270 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts
Metropolitan Statistical Area
.
, the town has a total area of 32.1 square miles (83.1 km²), of which, 32.1 square miles (83.0 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.12%) is water.
of 2000, there were 1,270 people, 503 households, and 363 families residing in the town. The population density
was 39.6 people per square mile (15.3/km²). There were 582 housing units at an average density of 18.2 per square mile (7.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.27% White, 0.31% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.24% Asian, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02% of the population.
There were 503 households out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples
living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the town the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 31.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $53,047, and the median income for a family was $60,132. Males had a median income of $42,500 versus $26,438 for females. The per capita income
for the town was $24,190. About 1.5% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 1.4% of those age 65 or over.
song "Massachusetts" and referenced by the population size in "Country Boy". Both songs are on the album Town Line, released in 2011.
New England town
The New England town is the basic unit of local government in each of the six New England states. Without a direct counterpart in most other U.S. states, New England towns are conceptually similar to civil townships in other states, but are incorporated, possessing powers like cities in other...
in Hampshire County
Hampshire County, Massachusetts
-Demographics:As of the census of 2000, there were 152,251 people, 55,991 households, and 33,818 families residing in the county. The population density was 288 people per square mile . There were 58,644 housing units at an average density of 111 per square mile...
, Massachusetts
Massachusetts
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region of the northeastern United States of America. It is bordered by Rhode Island and Connecticut to the south, New York to the west, and Vermont and New Hampshire to the north; at its east lies the Atlantic Ocean. As of the 2010...
, United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. The population was 1,270 at the 2000 census. It is part of the Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield, Massachusetts
Springfield is the most populous city in Western New England, and the seat of Hampden County, Massachusetts, United States. Springfield sits on the eastern bank of the Connecticut River near its confluence with three rivers; the western Westfield River, the eastern Chicopee River, and the eastern...
Metropolitan Statistical Area
Springfield, Massachusetts metropolitan area
The Springfield Metropolitan Area is a region that is socio-economically and culturally tied to the City of Springfield, Massachusetts. The U.S. Office of Management and Budget defines the Springfield metropolitan statistical area as consisting of three counties in Western Massachusetts. As of...
.
Geography
According to the United States Census BureauUnited States Census Bureau
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, the town has a total area of 32.1 square miles (83.1 km²), of which, 32.1 square miles (83.0 km²) of it is land and 0.04 square miles (0.1 km²) of it (0.12%) is water.
Demographics
As of the censusCensus
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of 2000, there were 1,270 people, 503 households, and 363 families residing in the town. The population density
Population density
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was 39.6 people per square mile (15.3/km²). There were 582 housing units at an average density of 18.2 per square mile (7.0/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 98.27% White, 0.31% African American, 0.08% Native American, 0.24% Asian, and 1.10% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.02% of the population.
There were 503 households out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 60.8% were married couples
Marriage
Marriage is a social union or legal contract between people that creates kinship. It is an institution in which interpersonal relationships, usually intimate and sexual, are acknowledged in a variety of ways, depending on the culture or subculture in which it is found...
living together, 7.6% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.8% were non-families. 21.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.52 and the average family size was 2.96.
In the town the population was spread out with 24.5% under the age of 18, 6.3% from 18 to 24, 26.8% from 25 to 44, 31.4% from 45 to 64, and 11.0% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 98.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.6 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $53,047, and the median income for a family was $60,132. Males had a median income of $42,500 versus $26,438 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
Per capita income or income per person is a measure of mean income within an economic aggregate, such as a country or city. It is calculated by taking a measure of all sources of income in the aggregate and dividing it by the total population...
for the town was $24,190. About 1.5% of families and 3.5% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.0% of those under age 18 and 1.4% of those age 65 or over.
Popular Culture
Worthington is discussed by name in the Aaron LewisAaron Lewis
Aaron Lewis, , is the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, and founding member of the rock group Staind, with whom he has released seven studio albums. He has since ventured into country music with his debut solo album, Town Line...
song "Massachusetts" and referenced by the population size in "Country Boy". Both songs are on the album Town Line, released in 2011.
External links
- Official site
- Worthington Historical Society
- MHC Survey Reconnaissance Town Report: Worthington Massachusetts Historical Commission, 1982.