Worth County, Missouri facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Worth County
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Worth County Courthouse in Grant City
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Location within the U.S. state of Missouri
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | February 8, 1861 |
| Named for | William J. Worth |
| Seat | Grant City |
| Largest city | Grant City |
| Area | |
| • Total | 267 sq mi (690 km2) |
| • Land | 267 sq mi (690 km2) |
| • Water | 0.2 sq mi (0.5 km2) 0.08% |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 1,973 |
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(2021)
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1,983  |
| • Density | 7.390/sq mi (2.853/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
Worth County is a county located in the northwestern portion of the U.S. state of Missouri. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,973. It is the smallest county in the state in population and, excluding the independent city of St. Louis, the smallest in total area. Its county seat is Grant City. The county was organized February 8, 1861, and named for General William J. Worth, who served in the Mexican–American War. Worth County is also the youngest county in the state.
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Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 267 square miles (690 km2), of which 267 square miles (690 km2) is land and 0.2 square miles (0.52 km2) (0.08%) is water. It is the smallest county in Missouri by area. Iowa is located to the north of Worth County.
Adjacent counties
- Taylor County, Iowa – northwest
- Ringgold County, Iowa – northeast
- Harrison County – east
- Gentry County – south
- Nodaway County – west
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1870 | 5,004 | — | |
| 1880 | 8,203 | 63.9% | |
| 1890 | 8,738 | 6.5% | |
| 1900 | 9,832 | 12.5% | |
| 1910 | 8,007 | −18.6% | |
| 1920 | 7,642 | −4.6% | |
| 1930 | 6,535 | −14.5% | |
| 1940 | 6,345 | −2.9% | |
| 1950 | 5,120 | −19.3% | |
| 1960 | 3,936 | −23.1% | |
| 1970 | 3,359 | −14.7% | |
| 1980 | 3,008 | −10.4% | |
| 1990 | 2,440 | −18.9% | |
| 2000 | 2,382 | −2.4% | |
| 2010 | 2,171 | −8.9% | |
| 2020 | 1,973 | −9.1% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 1,983 | −8.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1790-1960 1900-1990 1990-2000 2010-2020 |
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2020 Census
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
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| White (NH) | 1,887 | 95.64% |
| Black or African American (NH) | 0 | 0% |
| Native American (NH) | 4 | 0.2% |
| Asian (NH) | 4 | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander (NH) | 5 | 0.25% |
| Other/Mixed (NH) | 48 | 2.43% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 25 | 1.26% |
Education
Public schools
- Worth County R-III School District – Grant City
- Worth County Elementary School (PK–6)
- Worth County High School (7–12)
Public libraries
- Worth County Library Association
Communities
Cities
- Grant City (county seat)
- Sheridan
Towns
Villages
Unincorporated communities
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Worth (Misuri) para niños
