About Woodworth

Woodworth is a tiny town located in the state of North Dakota. With a population of 292 people and just one neighborhood, Woodworth is the 122nd largest community in North Dakota.

Unlike some towns , Woodworth isn't mainly white- or blue-collar. Instead, the most prevalent occupations for people in Woodworth are a mix of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Woodworth is a town of managers, sales and office workers, and construction workers and builders. There are especially a lot of people living in Woodworth who work in farm management (23.97%), sales jobs (14.88%), and office and administrative support jobs (14.88%).

In addition, many people in Woodworth have jobs in agriculture, more so than in most other communities in America. As a result, you will see quite a number of farms around town.

A relatively large number of people in Woodworth telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 19.01% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes.

Woodworth is a major retirement destination. In fact, people 65 and over make up 29.79% of the population. For those considering a place to retire, Woodworth may be a good choice because much of the town's services and social community are oriented toward the over-65 demographic.

Because of many things, Woodworth is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Woodworth a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town's good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Woodworth has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Woodworth's overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family.

Being a small town, Woodworth does not have a public transit system used by locals to get to and from work.

Woodworth Information and Demographics

In terms of college education, Woodworth ranks among the least educated cities in the nation, as only 5.05% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree.

The per capita income in Woodworth in 2000 was $19,467, which is wealthy relative to North Dakota, and upper middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $77,868 for a family of four.

The people who call Woodworth home come from a variety of different races and ancestries. The most prevalent race in Woodworth is White, followed by African-American. Important ancestries of people in Woodworth include German, Norwegian, English, and Swedish.

The most common language spoken in Woodworth is English. Some people also speak German.