Worth County, Missouri Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 115th-largest in Missouri

The population of Worth County, Missouri is 1,956 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 115th-largest county in Missouri. The median household income is $46,167, the median home value is $94,600, and the median age is 49.0.

The population of Worth County has declined 13.0% since 2010 (2,152 → 1,872), a -0.99% annualized rate.

Worth County within Missouri · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

1,956

Population

-0.99%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$46,167

Median Income

$94,600

Median Home Value

Worth County covers 267 sq mi of land at 7.3 people per square mile.

About Worth County, MO

Housing cost is the defining feature of Worth County: the median home is valued at $94,600. Worth County is a county in Missouri with a population of 1,956.

The typical household earns $46,167, below the US median of $78,538. About 11.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $94,600, with typical rent around $353.

Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 17.6% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. A solid 13.1% of workers are based at home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.

Worth County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Worth County had a population of 2,152 in 2010 and 1,872 in 2024, a -13.0% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,152 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.99%.

Worth County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

1,872

Population (2024)

2,152

Population (2010)

2,152

Peak (2010)

-0.99%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	2,152	-	-	estimate
2011	2,118	-34	-1.58%	estimate
2012	2,080	-38	-1.79%	estimate
2013	2,079	-1	-0.05%	estimate
2014	2,054	-25	-1.20%	estimate
2015	2,042	-12	-0.58%	estimate
2016	2,009	-33	-1.62%	estimate
2017	2,041	+32	+1.59%	estimate
2018	2,011	-30	-1.47%	estimate
2019	1,989	-22	-1.09%	estimate
2020	1,968	-21	-1.06%	estimate
2021	1,973	+5	+0.25%	estimate
2022	1,943	-30	-1.52%	estimate
2023	1,903	-40	-2.06%	estimate
2024	1,872	-31	-1.63%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	96.8%
Black or African American	0.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.7%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

49.0

Median Age

49.2%

Female

50.8%

Male

25.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.5%

5–9

5.7%

10–14

5.6%

15–19

7.2%

20–24

4.5%

25–34

7.5%

35–44

11.5%

45–54

10.4%

55–59

8.4%

60–64

8.1%

65–74

13.8%

75–84

9.3%

85+

2.6%

Children (under 15): 16.8% · Seniors (65+): 25.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$46,167$-22,753 vs state
Mean household income	$67,906
Per-capita income	$32,793
Poverty rate	11.2%+2.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	0.7%
Employment-to-population	55.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.1%

Agriculture

17.3%

Construction

10.9%

Manufacturing

7.8%

Education & health care

7.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.4%

Public administration

4.5%

Retail trade

4.4%

The largest employment sector in Worth County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.5%

Drive alone

0.4%

Carpool

78.5%

Public transit

13.1%

Work from home

27.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$94,600$-121,000 vs state

Median home value

$353

Median rent

77.8%

Homeownership rate

1,115

Total housing units

71.6%

Occupied

28.4%

Vacant

22.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

89.4%

With health insurance

86.7%

With broadband internet

37.5%

Foreign-born

9.3%

Veterans (18+)

22.8%

With a disability

99.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

93.8%

High School+

17.6%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Missouri

Kansas City (508,233)St. Louis (293,109)Springfield (169,432)Columbia (127,200)Independence (121,944)Lee's Summit (102,583)O'Fallon (92,697)St. Joseph (71,542)St. Charles (71,048)Blue Springs (59,416)All Missouri cities →

Other counties in Missouri

St. Louis County (996,618)Jackson County (717,021)St. Charles County (409,830)Greene County (301,121)St. Louis city (293,109)Clay County (255,566)Jefferson County (228,227)Boone County (185,874)Jasper County (123,532)Cass County (109,393)All Missouri counties →

Part of Missouri

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Metro areas in Missouri

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Frequently Asked Questions

Worth County, Missouri has a population of 1,956 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 115th-largest county in Missouri. Population density is 7 people per square mile.

The population of Worth County has declined 13.0% since 2010 (2,152 → 1,872), a -0.99% annualized rate.

The median household income in Worth County, Missouri is $46,167, with mean (average) household income of $67,906 and per-capita income of $32,793. 11.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Worth County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (96.8%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%), Black or African American (0.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Worth County, Missouri is 49.0 years. Residents are 49.2% female and 50.8% male.

The median home value in Worth County is $94,600 and median monthly rent is $353. 77.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,115 total housing units, 28.4% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Worth County, Missouri is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.

Kansas City is among the largest cities associated with Worth County, Missouri, with a population of 508,233.