Worth County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Worth County is located in Missouri with a total population of 1,956. It is the 115th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri.

Age Demographics

The median age in Worth County is 49.0 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 38.9 years. 11.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Worth County is $46,167. This is 33% lower than the state median of $68,920. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 41% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.6%. This is 39% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.2%. This is 70% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $94,600. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $215,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Worth County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 67.9%.

Race & Ethnicity

Worth County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.9%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.9%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

17.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%.