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Worth County

Missouri · 1,914 residents (2025 est.) · 266.629 sq mi
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Worth County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,847. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 448 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $96,600. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 32% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,934
−19%since 2000
from 2,382 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−6%since 2009
from 8 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
48.5
+16%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,914 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Worth County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.2%(100)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.3%(102)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.7%(111)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.2%(158)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244%(78)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.3%(161)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.7%(207)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.9%(191)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.3%(316)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7414.4%(279)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.6%(186)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(45)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,847
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,471 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,797
+107%since 2000
from $14,367 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+27.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
+19%since 2010
from 0.362 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction20.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,600
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$381
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $258 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
17.9% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+33%since 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
44
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(2,351)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(1,842)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(78)
Diversity Score
11
+279%since 2009
from 3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.2%(3)
Ancestry
English18.5%(357)
German18.1%(351)
American14.5%(281)
Irish11.3%(219)
French5.5%(106)
Norwegian1.9%(37)
Swiss1.6%(30)
Dutch1.3%(26)
Danish1.3%(25)
Scotch-Irish1.2%(24)
Welsh1.1%(21)
Scottish0.9%(18)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.7%(14)
Swedish0.6%(11)
Russian0.5%(10)
British0.4%(8)
Italian0.3%(5)
Portuguese0.2%(3)
Croatian0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest French population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 81.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% 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
7.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.9%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.9%
+16.5 ptssince 2017
from 68.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.9%(283)
Married44.7%(373)
Widowed3%(25)
Divorced18.4%(154)
Women 15+
Never married13.2%(104)
Married53.9%(424)
Widowed12.1%(95)
Divorced20.7%(163)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Worth County, Missouri?

Worth County, Missouri has about 1,934 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Worth County, Missouri earns about $47,847 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Worth County, Missouri expensive?

In Worth County, Missouri, the median home is worth about $96,600, and the typical rent is about $381 a month.

How educated are people in Worth County, Missouri?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Worth County, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Worth County, Missouri?

About 20.6% of people in Worth County, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Worth County, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Worth County, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 506 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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