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Worth

Missouri · 62 residents (2025 est.) · 0.252 sq mi
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Worth is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $122,917. Population has fallen 64% since 2000, a loss of 60 residents. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 74% more than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34
−64%since 2000
from 94 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
135 / sq mi
−64%since 2000
from 373 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.7
−6%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:62 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
274870911121990201020202024Worth
202434
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$122,917
+135%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,982
+246%since 2000
from $11,261 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+54.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−28.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.254
+6%since 2010
from 0.239 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade38.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
54.2%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(29)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.7%(5)
Diversity Score31.4%(11)
Diversity Score
31
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
44.3 min
+163%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
61.9%
−18.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
38.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−14.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
41.2%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.8%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
35.3%
+21.8 ptssince 2012
from 13.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−64.9 ptssince 2013
from 64.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.8%
+13.8 ptssince 2017
from 68.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worth, Missouri?

Worth, Missouri has about 34 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Worth, Missouri?

The typical household in Worth, Missouri earns about $122,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Worth, Missouri?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Worth, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Worth, Missouri?

About 0.0% of people in Worth, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Worth, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Worth, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 71 residents, a change of about -68 percent over that period.

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