Worth County, Missouri - Wikipedia
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Worth County | |
|---|---|
 Worth County Courthouse in Grant City | |
 Location within the U.S. state of Missouri | |
 Missouri's location within the U.S. | |
| Coordinates: 40°29′N 94°25′W / 40.48°N 94.42°W | |
| 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) | |
• Total | 1,973 |
• Estimate (2021) | 1,983  |
| • Density | 7.4/sq mi (2.9/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
| Congressional district | 6th |
| Website | www.worthcounty.us |
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.[1] 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.[2] The county was organized February 8, 1861, and named for General William J. Worth, who served in the Mexican–American War.[3] Worth County is also the youngest county in the state.[4]
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.[5] It is the smallest county in Missouri by area. Iowa is located to the north of Worth County.
- Taylor County, Iowa (northwest)
- Ringgold County, Iowa (northeast)
- Harrison County (east)
- Gentry County (south)
- Nodaway County (west)
| 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 | [6] | 0.5% |
| U.S. Decennial Census[7] 1790-1960[8] 1900-1990[9] 1990-2000[10] 2010-2020[1] |
| Race | Num. | Perc. |
|---|---|---|
| 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% |
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,382 people, 1,009 households, and 677 families residing in the county. The population 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 or African American, 0.34% Native American, 0.08% Asian, and 0.42% from two or more races. Approximately 0.29% of the population were Hispanic or Latino 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% were married 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. The per capita income for the county was $14,367. About 10.90% of families and 14.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.80% of those under age 18 and 11.50% of those age 65 or over.
- Worth County R-III School District – Grant City
- Worth County Elementary School (PK–6)
- Worth County High School (7–12)
- Worth County Library Association[12]
- Grant City (county seat)
- Sheridan
- Allendale
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The Republican Party controls politics at the local level in Worth County. Republicans hold all but six of the elected positions in the county.
| Worth County, Missouri | ||
|---|---|---|
| Elected countywide officials | ||
| Assessor | Miles Spainhower | Republican |
| Circuit Clerk | Jana Findley | Democratic |
| County Clerk | Roberta Owens | Republican |
| Collector | Julie Tracy | Republican |
| Commissioner (Presiding) | Jubal Summers | Republican |
| Commissioner (District 1) | Regan Nonneman | Republican |
| Commissioner (District 2) | Tyler Paxson | Republican |
| Coroner | Sharon Supinger | Democratic |
| Prosecuting Attorney | Janet Wake Larison | Democratic |
| Public Administrator | Patsy A. Worthington | Republican |
| Recorder | Barbara Foland | Democratic |
| Sheriff | Scott Sherer | Republican |
| Surveyor | NA | Republican |
| Treasurer | Linda L. Brown | Republican |
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third Parties |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 the Missouri House of Representatives, currently held by Jeff Farnan (R-Stanberry).
Worth County is part of the 12th District in the Missouri Senate, currently held by Dan Hegeman (R-Cosby).
Worth County is included in Missouri's 6th Congressional District and is currently represented by Sam Graves (R-Tarkio) in the U.S. House of Representatives.
| Year | Republican | Democratic | Third party(ies) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. | % | No. | % | No. | % | |
| 2024 | 904 | 81.81% | 190 | 17.19% | 11 | 1.00% |
| 2020 | 877 | 79.22% | 215 | 19.42% | 15 | 1.36% |
| 2016 | 808 | 77.25% | 195 | 18.64% | 43 | 4.11% |
| 2012 | 664 | 63.36% | 341 | 32.54% | 43 | 4.10% |
| 2008 | 707 | 60.22% | 427 | 36.37% | 40 | 3.41% |
| 2004 | 691 | 61.04% | 436 | 38.52% | 5 | 0.44% |
| 2000 | 651 | 56.22% | 469 | 40.50% | 38 | 3.28% |
| 1996 | 540 | 42.42% | 572 | 44.93% | 161 | 12.65% |
| 1992 | 483 | 34.18% | 599 | 42.39% | 331 | 23.43% |
| 1988 | 677 | 47.98% | 732 | 51.88% | 2 | 0.14% |
| 1984 | 921 | 55.65% | 734 | 44.35% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1980 | 833 | 50.27% | 760 | 45.87% | 64 | 3.86% |
| 1976 | 771 | 44.08% | 969 | 55.40% | 9 | 0.51% |
| 1972 | 1,170 | 61.68% | 727 | 38.32% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1968 | 924 | 48.55% | 853 | 44.82% | 126 | 6.62% |
| 1964 | 831 | 37.70% | 1,373 | 62.30% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1960 | 1,355 | 50.60% | 1,323 | 49.40% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1956 | 1,338 | 49.70% | 1,354 | 50.30% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1952 | 1,682 | 57.72% | 1,227 | 42.11% | 5 | 0.17% |
| 1948 | 1,162 | 42.53% | 1,563 | 57.21% | 7 | 0.26% |
| 1944 | 1,444 | 50.12% | 1,437 | 49.88% | 0 | 0.00% |
| 1940 | 1,807 | 51.44% | 1,702 | 48.45% | 4 | 0.11% |
| 1936 | 1,581 | 44.46% | 1,944 | 54.67% | 31 | 0.87% |
| 1932 | 1,041 | 36.90% | 1,763 | 62.50% | 17 | 0.60% |
| 1928 | 1,839 | 56.46% | 1,407 | 43.20% | 11 | 0.34% |
| 1924 | 1,666 | 49.66% | 1,650 | 49.18% | 39 | 1.16% |
| 1920 | 1,888 | 54.72% | 1,532 | 44.41% | 30 | 0.87% |
| 1916 | 892 | 44.29% | 1,079 | 53.57% | 43 | 2.14% |
| 1912 | 769 | 39.11% | 973 | 49.49% | 224 | 11.39% |
| 1908 | 985 | 48.43% | 993 | 48.82% | 56 | 2.75% |
| 1904 | 1,042 | 49.78% | 967 | 46.20% | 84 | 4.01% |
| 1900 | 1,023 | 45.73% | 1,123 | 50.20% | 91 | 4.07% |
| 1896 | 885 | 41.24% | 1,248 | 58.15% | 13 | 0.61% |
| 1892 | 624 | 33.46% | 696 | 37.32% | 545 | 29.22% |
| 1888 | 771 | 44.41% | 789 | 45.45% | 176 | 10.14% |
Missouri presidential preference primary (2008)
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Former U.S. Senator Hillary 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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- ^ Leip, David. "Dave Leip's Atlas of U.S. Presidential Elections". uselectionatlas.org. Retrieved March 27, 2018.
- Digitized 1930 Plat Book of Worth County Archived August 16, 2011, at the Wayback Machine from University of Missouri Division of Special Collections, Archives, and Rare Books
- Official website of Worth County, Missouri.