Worth County, Missouri
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. 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. The county was organized February 8, 1861 and named for General William J. Worth, who served in the Mexican–American War. Worth County is also the youngest county in the state. Geography According to the United States Census Bureau, the county has a total area of , of which is land and (0.08%) is water. It is the smallest county in Missouri by area. Iowa is located to the north of Worth County. Adjacent counties Taylor County, Iowa – northwest Ringgold County, Iowa – northeast Harrison County – east Gentry County – south Nodaway County – west Demographics 2020 Census 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 . There were 1,245 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the county was 98.99% White, 0.17%