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Worth

Missouri · 65 residents · 0.252 sq mi
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Worth has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,000. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $21,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65
−31%since 2000
from 94 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
258 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 373 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
−1%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
274870911121990201020202024Worth
202434
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,179
+106%since 2000
from $11,261 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+37.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 28.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade38.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$21,900
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
0.0% rent
Afford Score
0.4
+14%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.6%(5)
Diversity Score
8
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+102%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
55.6%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
+12.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 74.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.9%
−44.0 ptssince 2013
from 64.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worth, Missouri?

Worth, Missouri has about 65 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Worth, Missouri?

The typical household in Worth, Missouri earns about $55,000 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 $21,900.

How educated are people in Worth, Missouri?

About 14.9% 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 17.9% 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 40 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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