Worth, Missouri Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Worth, Missouri had a total population of 34, the 1009th largest village in Missouri, with a median household income of $122,917, which is 74% higher than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 74% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in Missouri.
Worth Quick Facts
How Worth Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44 | 34 | -22.7% |
| Median household income | $79,167 | $122,917 | +55.3% |
How Worth Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Worth Rankings in Missouri
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Other Cities in Worth County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grant City | 959 | $45,192 | 27.7% | $68,200 |
| Sheridan | 181 | $31,250 | 39.2% | $45,400 |
| Allendale | 46 | $73,333 | 10.9% | $231,300 |
| Denver | 20 | $24,792 | 50.0% | $9,999 |
| Irena | 19 | N/A | 0.0% | $318,800 |
Cities Similar to Worth
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashley | 34 | N/A | N/A | 32.0% | 0.0% |
| Hoberg | 34 | N/A | $117,500 | 7.7% | 5.9% |
| Wasola | 34 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 67.7% |
| St. Clement | 31 | N/A | N/A | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Arcola | 34 | $96,250 | $92,500 | 0.0% | 11.8% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 34, Worth's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Worth is a small community located in Missouri, within Worth County. The total population is 34. It ranks as the 1009th most populous out of 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri.
Age Demographics
The median age in Worth is 33.7 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Worth is $122,917. This is 74% higher than the state median of $70,702. It is also 52% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Worth. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Worth, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 100.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 47% higher than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Worth has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.3% of all residents.
Education
26.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 19% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 84.2%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Worth, Missouri is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Missouri state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,062 Census-designated places in Missouri. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Worth, Missouri?
Worth, Missouri has a population of 34 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Worth, MO?
The median household income in Worth is $122,917, which is 52% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Worth, MO?
The ACS sample for Worth recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Worth, Missouri?
Worth's population is 85.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Worth, MO?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Worth — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Worth, Missouri?
26.3% of adults (25+) in Worth hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.