Worth County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Worth County is located in Iowa with a total population of 7,380. It is the 89th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Worth County is 44.3 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Worth County is $76,875. This is 5% higher than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% lower. The poverty rate stands at 7.3%. This is 33% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.2%. This is 12% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $142,300. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Worth County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Worth County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.6% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.4%. The Black or African American population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (3.4%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.2%.