Worth County, Iowa
Located in Iowa, Worth County has a population of 7,350 residents and a median age of 44.1 years, making it the #2,710 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.2%. The median home value is $145,800, and the median household income is $78,008, which is 4% above the national median.
Demographics
Worth County has a population of 7,350, making it the #2,710 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.1 years, which is 13.4% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Worth County is $78,008, ranking #673 out of 3,222 counties — 3.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.2% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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Housing
The median home value in Worth County is $145,800 (-48.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $758/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.2%.
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Education
In Worth County, 19.1% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 43.3% below the national average, ranking #2,162 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Worth County is 78.8 years. 14.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 5.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
14.7% of adults in Worth County smoke , 39.9% are obese , and 24.8% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 19.2 per 100,000.
Motor Vehicle Deaths Trend
Families & Children
12.6% of children in Worth County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 10.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Worth County is 75.1%. The mean commute time is 23.6 min, which is 14.5% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Worth County voted Republican with a margin of 28.2%. The vote was 35.3% Dem / 63.5% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.3 toward Republicans .
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About Worth County, Iowa
Worth County, Iowa has a total population of 7,350, making it the 2,710th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Worth County is 44.1 years, which is 13.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Worth County is $78,008, which ranks #673 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Worth County is $145,800, 48.3% below the national median. Renters in Worth County pay a median gross rent of $758 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Worth County, 19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.6 min.
Worth County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.5%) and Two or More Races (1.8%).
All data for Worth County, Iowa comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.