Worth County, Missouri Demographics 2026

Name: Worth County, Missouri Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Worth County, Missouri has a population of 1,956, the 115th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $46,167 and the median home value is $94,600. The poverty rate is 17.6%.

Worth County Quick Facts

Population 1,956

Median Household Income $46,167

Median Home Value $94,600

Poverty Rate 17.6%

Unemployment Rate 1.2%

Median Age 49.0 years

Homeownership Rate 77.8%

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.6%

High School Graduation 93.8%

Cities/Places 6

Population 1,956 115th of 115

Median Income $46,167 33% lower than state

Poverty Rate 17.6%

Unemployment 1.2%

Median Household Income

Worth

$46,167

$68,920

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Worth

$94,600

$215,600

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 24.7%

$25K-$50K 29.4%

$50K-$100K 24.6%

$100K+ 21.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

5.6%

$15K-$20K

5.0%

$20K-$25K

8.9%

$25K-$30K

6.4%

$30K-$35K

4.8%

$35K-$40K

6.9%

$40K-$45K

4.6%

$45K-$50K

6.8%

$50K-$60K

4.5%

$60K-$75K

7.3%

$75K-$100K

12.8%

$100K-$125K

8.6%

$125K-$150K

6.5%

$150K-$200K

1.9%

$200K+

4.3%

Employment

1.2% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

56.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 77.8%

Renter 22.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.8%

18-34

15.3%

35-54

21.9%

55-74

30.2%

75+

11.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 39 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Worth County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Grant City	993	$41,250	28.4%	$74,100
Sheridan	188	$44,375	13.8%	$47,800
Allendale	60	$72,917	18.3%	$200,000
Worth	44	$79,167	9.1%	$36,300
Denver	23	$24,643	56.5%	N/A
Irena	9	$180,000	0.0%	$300,000

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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. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

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. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $78,538. 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%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Worth County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Missouri and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Worth County, Missouri?

Worth County has a population of 1,956, making it the 115th most populous county in Missouri.

What is the median income in Worth County?

The median household income in Worth County is $46,167 with a poverty rate of 17.6%.

How many cities are in Worth County, Missouri?

Worth County contains 6 Census-designated places.