Worth County, Missouri | |
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 Worth County Courthouse in Grant City | |
 Location within the U.S. state ofMissouri | |
 Missouri's location within theU.S. | |
| Coordinates:40°29′N94°25′W / 40.48°N 94.42°W /40.48; -94.42 | |
| Country |  United States |
| State |  Missouri |
| Founded | February 8, 1861 |
| Named after | 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 (0.52 km2) 0.08% |
| Population (2020) | |
• Total | 1,973 |
• Estimate (2021) | 1,983 |
| • Density | 7.39/sq mi (2.85/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
| Website | www |
Worth County is acounty located in the northwestern portion of theU.S. state ofMissouri. As of the2020 census, the population was 1,973.[1] It is the smallest county in the state in population and, excluding theindependent city ofSt. Louis, the smallest in total area. Itscounty seat isGrant City.[2] The county was organized February 8, 1861, being split from Gentry County,[3] and named for GeneralWilliam J. Worth, who served in theMexican–American War.[4] Worth County is also the youngest county in the state.[5]
According to theUnited 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.[6] It is the smallest county in Missouri by area.Iowa is located to the north of Worth County.
| Census | Pop. | Note | %± |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | [7] | 0.5% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[8] 1790-1960[9] 1900-1990[10] 1990-2000[11] 2010-2020[1] | |||
| Race / Ethnicity(NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 1980[12] | Pop 1990[13] | Pop 2000[14] | Pop 2010[15] | Pop 2020[16] | % 1980 | % 1990 | % 2000 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White alone (NH) | 2,999 | 2,424 | 2,351 | 2,115 | 1,887 | 99.70% | 99.34% | 98.70% | 97.42% | 95.64% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 1 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 0 | 0.03% | 0.04% | 0.17% | 0.51% | 0.00% |
| Native American orAlaska Native alone (NH) | 0 | 1 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.34% | 0.23% | 0.20% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 2 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 4 | 0.07% | 0.20% | 0.08% | 0.28% | 0.20% |
| Native Hawaiian orPacific Islander alone (NH) | x[17] | x[18] | 0 | 0 | 5 | x | x | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.25% |
| Other race alone (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0.03% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.14% | 0.00% |
| Mixed race or Multiracial (NH) | x[19] | x[20] | 10 | 8 | 48 | x | x | 0.42% | 0.37% | 2.43% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5 | 9 | 7 | 23 | 25 | 0.17% | 0.37% | 0.29% | 1.06% | 1.27% |
| Total | 3,008 | 2,440 | 2,382 | 2,171 | 1,973 | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% | 100.00% |
As of thecensus of 2000, there were 2,382 people, 1,009 households, and 677 families residing in the county. Thepopulation density was 9 people per square mile (3.5 people/km2). There were 1,245 housing units at an average density of 5 units per square mile (1.9/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 98.99%White, 0.17%Black orAfrican American, 0.34%Native American, 0.08%Asian, and 0.42% from two or more races. Approximately 0.29% of the population wereHispanic orLatino of any race.
There were 1,009 households, out of which 28.90% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.40% weremarried couples living together, 7.70% had a female householder with no husband present, and 32.90% were non-families. 30.00% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.70% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.31 and the average family size was 2.85.
In the county, the population was spread out, with 24.30% under the age of 18, 6.80% from 18 to 24, 23.50% from 25 to 44, 23.10% from 45 to 64, and 22.30% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 42 years. For every 100 females there were 96.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.60 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $27,471, and the median income for a family was $34,044. Males had a median income of $24,138 versus $17,300 for females. Theper capita income for the county was $14,367. About 10.90% of families and 14.30% of the population were below thepoverty line, including 18.80% of those under age 18 and 11.50% of those age 65 or over.
The population ranking of the following table is based on the2020 census of Worth County.[22]
†county seat
| Rank | Name | Municipal Type | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grant City † | 4th Class City | 817 |
| 2 | Sheridan | 4th Class City | 145 |
| 3 | Worth | Village | 65 |
| 4 | Allendale | 3rd Class City | 48 |
| 5 | Denver | Village | 32 |
| 6 | Irena | Village | 14 |
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TheRepublican Party controls politics at the local level in Worth County. Republicans hold the majority of elected positions in the county.
| Worth County, Missouri | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Elected countywide officials | |||
| Assessor | Tresha Petty | Republican | |
| Circuit Clerk | Jana Findley | Republican | |
| County Clerk | Roberta Owens | Republican | |
| Collector | Jessica Davidson | Republican | |
| Commissioner (presiding) | Jubal Summers | Republican | |
| Commissioner (district 1) | Regan Nonneman | Republican | |
| Commissioner (district 2) | Tyler Paxson | Republican | |
| Coroner | Sharon Paxson | Republican | |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Janet Wake Larison | Democratic | |
| Public Administrator | Patsy A. Worthington | Republican | |
| Recorder | Amanda Gilland | Democratic | |
| Sheriff | Scott Sherer | Republican | |
| Surveyor | NA | Republican | |
| Treasurer | Stephanie Hardy | Republican | |
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 81.37%878 | 17.05%184 | 1.58%17 |
| 2020 | 79.36%869 | 18.72%205 | 1.92%21 |
| 2016 | 68.79%714 | 28.23%293 | 2.98%31 |
| 2012 | 50.14%524 | 46.51%486 | 3.35%35 |
| 2008 | 48.95%559 | 47.99%548 | 3.06%35 |
| 2004 | 58.43%662 | 40.69%461 | 0.88%10 |
| 2000 | 49.16%557 | 48.72%461 | 2.12%24 |
| 1996 | 34.11%425 | 64.37%802 | 1.52%19 |
Worth County is part of the 1st district in theMissouri House of Representatives, currently held byJeff Farnan (R-Stanberry).
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Allen Andrews | 970 | 100.00% | +16.01 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Allen Andrews | 640 | 83.99% | −16.01 | |
| Democratic | Robert Ritterbusch | 122 | 16.01% | +16.01 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Mike Thomson | 946 | 100.00% | ||
Worth County is part of the 12th District in theMissouri Senate, currently held by Dan Hegeman (R-Cosby).
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Dan Hegeman | 618 | 100.00% | ||
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Roy Blunt | 667 | 64.51% | +21.42 | |
| Democratic | Jason Kander | 321 | 31.04% | −18.20 | |
| Libertarian | Jonathan Dine | 30 | 2.90% | −4.59 | |
| Green | Johnathan McFarland | 5 | 0.48% | +0.48 | |
| Constitution | Fred Ryman | 11 | 1.06 | +1.06 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Todd Akin | 449 | 43.09 | ||
| Democratic | Claire McCaskill | 515 | 49.24 | ||
| Libertarian | Jonathan Dine | 78 | 7.49 | ||
Worth County is included inMissouri's 6th Congressional District and is currently represented bySam Graves (R-Tarkio) in theU.S. House of Representatives.
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Graves | 780 | 75.80% | +9.93 | |
| Democratic | David M. Blackwell | 206 | 20.02% | −7.34 | |
| Libertarian | Russ Lee Monchil | 29 | 2.82% | −3.95 | |
| Green | Mike Diel | 14 | 1.36% | +1.36 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Graves | 496 | 65.87% | −1.69 | |
| Democratic | Bill Hedge | 206 | 27.36% | −1.92 | |
| Libertarian | Russ Lee Monchil | 51 | 6.77% | +3.61 | |
| Party | Candidate | Votes | % | ±% | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | Sam Graves | 706 | 67.56% | ||
| Democratic | Kyle Yarber | 306 | 29.28% | ||
| Libertarian | Russ Lee Monchil | 33 | 3.16% | ||
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 1888 | 771 | 44.41% | 789 | 45.45% | 176 | 10.14% |
| 1892 | 624 | 33.46% | 696 | 37.32% | 545 | 29.22% |
| 1896 | 885 | 41.24% | 1,248 | 58.15% | 13 | 0.61% |
| 1900 | 1,023 | 45.73% | 1,123 | 50.20% | 91 | 4.07% |
| 1904 | 1,042 | 49.78% | 967 | 46.20% | 84 | 4.01% |
| 1908 | 985 | 48.43% | 993 | 48.82% | 56 | 2.75% |
| 1912 | 769 | 39.11% | 973 | 49.49% | 224 | 11.39% |
| 1916 | 892 | 44.29% | 1,079 | 53.57% | 43 | 2.14% |
| 1920 | 1,888 | 54.72% | 1,532 | 44.41% | 30 | 0.87% |
| 1924 | 1,666 | 49.66% | 1,650 | 49.18% | 39 | 1.16% |
| 1928 | 1,839 | 56.46% | 1,407 | 43.20% | 11 | 0.34% |
| 1932 | 1,041 | 36.90% | 1,763 | 62.50% | 17 | 0.60% |
| 1936 | 1,581 | 44.46% | 1,944 | 54.67% | 31 | 0.87% |
| 1940 | 1,807 | 51.44% | 1,702 | 48.45% | 4 | 0.11% |
| 1944 | 1,444 | 50.12% | 1,437 | 49.88% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1948 | 1,162 | 42.53% | 1,563 | 57.21% | 7 | 0.26% |
| 1952 | 1,682 | 57.72% | 1,227 | 42.11% | 5 | 0.17% |
| 1956 | 1,338 | 49.70% | 1,354 | 50.30% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 1,355 | 50.60% | 1,323 | 49.40% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1964 | 831 | 37.70% | 1,373 | 62.30% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1968 | 924 | 48.55% | 853 | 44.82% | 126 | 6.62% |
| 1972 | 1,170 | 61.68% | 727 | 38.32% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1976 | 771 | 44.08% | 969 | 55.40% | 9 | 0.51% |
| 1980 | 833 | 50.27% | 760 | 45.87% | 64 | 3.86% |
| 1984 | 921 | 55.65% | 734 | 44.35% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1988 | 677 | 47.98% | 732 | 51.88% | 2 | 0.14% |
| 1992 | 483 | 34.18% | 599 | 42.39% | 331 | 23.43% |
| 1996 | 540 | 42.42% | 572 | 44.93% | 161 | 12.65% |
| 2000 | 651 | 56.22% | 469 | 40.50% | 38 | 3.28% |
| 2004 | 691 | 61.04% | 436 | 38.52% | 5 | 0.44% |
| 2008 | 707 | 60.22% | 427 | 36.37% | 40 | 3.41% |
| 2012 | 664 | 63.36% | 341 | 32.54% | 43 | 4.10% |
| 2016 | 808 | 77.25% | 195 | 18.64% | 43 | 4.11% |
| 2020 | 877 | 79.22% | 215 | 19.42% | 15 | 1.36% |
| 2024 | 904 | 81.81% | 190 | 17.19% | 11 | 1.00% |
FormerU.S. SenatorHillary Clinton (D-New York) received more votes, a total of 171, than any candidate from either party in Worth County during the 2008 presidential primary.
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