Worth County, IA Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Worth County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,296 | 3,182,597 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 18.2 | 56.6 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.35% | 0.40% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 43.2 | 36.8 | 37.1 |
| Households | 3,195 | 1,299,956 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Worth County declined by 3.3% from 2010 to 2023, reaching 7,380 in 2023.
Population Growth 2010–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Worth County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | Worth County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,342 | $73,286 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.45% | 4.22% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | 3.6% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Worth County is about 4% higher than in Iowa.
Housing
| Metric | Worth County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $24,545 | $143,535 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $702 | $948 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 81.2% | 71.5% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Worth County is about 2.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $702 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Worth County spend about 43 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 179 hours, about 7.5 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Worth County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.5 | 17.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 43.0 | 33.9 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 179 | 141 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,551 | $4,383 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 11.2% | 10.4% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 5,563 | 4,993 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 716 | 606 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Iowa:
Cass County (8.9 min), Sioux County (10.0 min), Carroll County (10.7 min).
Slowest:
Monroe County (27.8 min), Madison County (27.3 min), Harrison County (27.0 min).
The average commute time in Worth County is 21 minutes, longer than the 17 minutes in Iowa.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Worth County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Worth County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.2% | 27.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.28 | 2.37 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Iowa:
Johnson County (0.4), Dallas County (0.4), Story County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crawford County (0.2), Wayne County (0.2), Louisa County (0.2).
Health
Worth County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Worth County | Iowa Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.8 | 79.2 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 12.9% | 13.6% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 17.5% | 17.6% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Iowa:
Johnson County (0.8), Story County (0.8), Winneshiek County (0.8).
Lowest:
Davis County (0.8), Wayne County (0.8), Appanoose County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Worth County, Iowa.
What is the population of Worth County, Iowa?
The population of Worth County, Iowa is 7,296, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Worth County, Iowa?
The population density of Worth County, Iowa is 18.2 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Worth County, Iowa?
The median household income in Worth County, Iowa is $76,342, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Worth County, Iowa?
The median home price in Worth County, Iowa is $24,545, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Worth County, Iowa?
The unemployment rate in Worth County, Iowa is 3.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.