The 2000 Census showed that Worth County had a population of 2,382 people. This represented 0.04% of the total population of Missouri, making it the state's 114th most populous county (out of 115 counties).
From the Census Estimates for 2009<1>, Worth had a population of 2,014 people. This is a decrease of 15.45% since the 2000 Census.
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 2,171 | -8.86% | +7.8% since 2009 |
2009 | 2,014 | -15.45% | +0.15% since 2008 |
2008 | 2,011 | -15.58% | -2.85% since 2007 |
2007 | 2,070 | -13.1% | -0.19% since 2006 |
2006 | 2,074 | -12.93% | -2.17% since 2005 |
2005 | 2,120 | -11% | -2.66% since 2004 |
2004 | 2,178 | -8.56% | -1.8% since 2003 |
2003 | 2,218 | -6.88% | -2.25% since 2002 |
2002 | 2,269 | -4.74% | -1.13% since 2001 |
2001 | 2,295 | -3.65% | -3.65% since 2000 |
--- | | | 2000 | 2,382 | The Last Census |
Worth County had 1,245 Housing Units<2> at the time of the 2000 Census.
The 2000 Census shows that Worth County has a total area<3> of 266.8 square miles [690 km²]. Of this total, only a minor amount of that area is covered by water (0.23 square miles [0.6 km²]).
Using the above population and land area values, Worth County had a population density of 8.94 people per square mile [3.45 people/km²], making it the state's 110th most densely populated county (out of 115 counties).
US Census QuickFacts
The Census Bureau has created documents containing demographic information that are called QuickFacts. A QuickFact that is specific to Worth County is available. The QuickFact also contains a comparison between Worth and the state of Missouri. Click here for the Worth County QuickFact (QF-29227).
Below are some of the communities that are located in Worth County:
Community | Census QuickFact | Population (2009 Est) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Below are the counties that adjoin and form the boundaries of Worth County. A link to their specific Census QuickFact has been provided.
County | Census QuickFact | Direction | Population (2009 Est.) | Population (2000 Census) | Change in Population |
Ringgold (IA) | QF-19159 | NE | 4,944 | 5,469 | -9.6% |
Taylor (IA) | QF-19173 | NW | 6,344 | 6,958 | -8.82% |
Gentry | QF-29075 | S | 6,108 | 6,861 | -10.98% |
Harrison | QF-29081 | E | 8,769 | 8,850 | -0.92% |
Nodaway | QF-29147 | W | 22,130 | 21,912 | 0.99% |
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