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Worth

Missouri · 63 residents · 0.252 sq mi
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Worth has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,375. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 31 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $17,700. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. Households here earn about 41% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
63
−33%since 2000
from 94 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
250 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 373 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+13%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
274870911121990201020202024Worth
202434
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,375
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,682
+39%since 2000
from $11,261 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−25.7 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.239
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$17,700
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−47.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
13.0% rent
Vacancy rate
34.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
9.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.6
+86%since 2000
from 0.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.7%(54)
Black7.9%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.4%(12)
Diversity Score
19
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.9 min
+90%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.7%
−18.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
31.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.5%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
2.9%
−53.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worth, Missouri?

Worth, Missouri has about 63 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Worth, Missouri?

The typical household in Worth, Missouri earns about $27,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Worth, Missouri expensive?

In Worth, Missouri, the median home is worth about $17,700.

How educated are people in Worth, Missouri?

About 4.4% 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 2.8% 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 42 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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