Worth County, Missouri facts for kids
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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
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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 small area of land in the northwestern part of Missouri, a state in the United States. In 2020, about 1,973 people lived there. This makes it the county with the fewest people in Missouri. It's also the smallest county in terms of land area, if you don't count the independent city of St. Louis.
The main town and government center of Worth County is Grant City. The county was officially created on February 8, 1861. It was named after General William J. Worth, who was a hero in the Mexican–American War. Worth County is also the newest county in Missouri.
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Geography
Worth County covers about 267 square miles (692 square kilometers). Almost all of this area is land, with only a tiny bit of water. It is the smallest county in Missouri by its total size. To the north of Worth County is the state of Iowa.
Neighboring Areas
Worth County shares its borders with several other counties:
- Taylor County, Iowa (to the northwest)
- Ringgold County, Iowa (to the northeast)
- Harrison County (to the east)
- Gentry County (to the south)
- Nodaway County (to the west)
Population Changes
The number of people living in Worth County has changed a lot over the years. In 1870, there were about 5,000 people. The population grew until 1900, when it reached almost 10,000. Since then, the number of residents has slowly decreased. In 2020, the population was 1,973.
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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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Who Lives in Worth County?
Most people in Worth County are White. There are also smaller groups of people from other backgrounds, including Native American, Asian, Pacific Islander, and those who identify as more than one race. A small percentage of the population is of Hispanic or Latino origin.
Education
Worth County has schools and a library to help its young people learn and grow.
Public Schools
The Worth County R-III School District serves students in the area.
- Worth County Elementary School (for students from preschool to 6th grade)
- Worth County High School (for students from 7th to 12th grade)
Public Libraries
The Worth County Library Association provides books and resources for everyone in the community.
Towns and Villages
Worth County has several towns and villages where people live.
Cities
- Grant City (This is the county seat, where the main government offices are.)
- Sheridan
- Allendale
Villages
Past Settlements
Some places that used to be towns in Worth County no longer exist. These include:
See also
In Spanish: Condado de Worth (Misuri) para niños
