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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.<ref name="QF">Template:Cite web</ref> 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.<ref name="GR6">Template:Cite web</ref> The county was organized February 8, 1861, being split from Gentry County,<ref name="1860map">Template:Cite web</ref> and named for General William J. Worth, who served in the Mexican–American War.<ref>Template:Cite book</ref> Worth County is also the youngest county in the state.<ref name="Missouri History of Counties">Template:Cite web</ref>

Geography

According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of Template:Convert, of which Template:Convert is land and Template:Convert (0.08%) is water.<ref name="GR1">Template:Cite web</ref> It is the smallest county in Missouri by area. Iowa is located to the north of Worth County.

Adjacent counties

Transportation

Major highways

Demographics

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2020 Census

Worth County Racial Composition<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>
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%

2000 census

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 Template:Convert. There were 1,245 housing units at an average density of Template:Convert. 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.

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<ref>Template:Cite web</ref>

Communities

Cities

Grant City (county seat)
Sheridan
Allendale

Villages

Extinct Places

Politics

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Local

The Republican Party controls politics at the local level in Worth County. Republicans hold all but six of the elected positions in the county.

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State

Past Gubernatorial Elections Results
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 the Missouri House of Representatives, currently held by Jeff Farnan (R-Stanberry). Template:Election box begin Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box end Template:Election box begin Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box end Template:Election box begin Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box end

Worth County is part of the 12th District in the Missouri Senate, currently held by Dan Hegeman (R-Cosby). Template:Election box begin Template:Election box candidate with party link Template:Election box end

Federal

Missouri presidential preference primary (2008)

Template:Main 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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