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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Worth County

Iowa · 7,909 residents · 400.123 sq mi
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Worth County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $36,444. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $60,300. With a median age of 40.7, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,909
−1%since 1990
from 7,991 in 1990
1990 – 2025
20 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 20 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.7
+6%since 1990
from 38.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K8K8K8K1990201020202024Worth County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$36,444
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,902 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,952
+48%since 1990
from $11,443 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.3%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$60,300
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$357
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $254 in 1990
US average: $602
79.0%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
21.0% rent
1.7
+13%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(7,930)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1%(77)
Asian0.2%(12)
Diversity Score4.2%(338)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(7,693)
Black0.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(124)
Asian0.1%(11)
Diversity Score4.9%(387)
5
+16%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.7%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.0%
+8.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.0%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.0 min
−52%since 1990
from 27.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worth County, Iowa?

Worth County, Iowa has about 7,909 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Worth County, Iowa?

The typical household in Worth County, Iowa earns about $36,444 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Worth County, Iowa expensive?

In Worth County, Iowa, the median home is worth about $60,300, and the typical rent is about $357 a month.

How educated are people in Worth County, Iowa?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Worth County, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Worth County, Iowa?

About 8.3% of people in Worth County, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Worth County, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Worth County, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 82 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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