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Worth, Missouri
Location of Worth, Missouri
Location of Worth, Missouri
Country United States
State Missouri
County Worth
Area
 • Total 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2)
 • Land 0.25 sq mi (0.65 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
945 ft (288 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 65
 • Density 257.94/sq mi (99.40/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
64499
Area code(s) 660
FIPS code 29-81070
GNIS feature ID 2399743

Worth is a village in Worth County, Missouri, United States. The population was 63 at the 2010 census.

History

A post office called Worth has been in operation since 1872. The community takes its name from Worth County.

Geography

Worth is located on the west bank of the Middle Fork Grand River approximately five miles south of Grant City.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), all land.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
1920 201
1930 241 19.9%
1940 115 −52.3%
1950 141 22.6%
1960 135 −4.3%
1970 113 −16.3%
1980 137 21.2%
1990 103 −24.8%
2000 94 −8.7%
2010 63 −33.0%
2020 65 3.2%
U.S. Decennial Census

Worth is identified by the gazebo located in middle of the road at the intersection of Main and Washington. A large tornado destroyed most of the town on April 27, 1947. Fourteen people were killed and dozens were injured. There is a sign to commemorate the tornado on the East side of town. Worth is also home to WoCo Moto, which is located on Main St. next to the gazebo.

2010 census

As of the census of 2010, there were 63 people, 23 households, and 15 families residing in the village. The population density was 252.0 inhabitants per square mile (97.3/km2). There were 41 housing units at an average density of 164.0 per square mile (63.3/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 85.7% White, 7.9% African American, and 6.3% Native American.

There were 23 households, of which 39.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.2% were married couples living together, 13.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 13.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.27.

The median age in the village was 40.5 years. 30.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 20.6% were from 25 to 44; 34.8% were from 45 to 64; and 9.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 52.4% male and 47.6% female.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Worth (Misuri) para niños

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