Worth County, Iowa
Worth County: County in Iowa, United States
About
Worth County is a county located in the U.S. state of Iowa. As of the 2010 census, the population was 7,598 and a population density of 19 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 7,359 inhabitants. Its county seat is Northwood. The county was created 173 years ago in 1850.
Quick Facts about Worth County
| Population : | 7,359 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| Different from : | Worth County, Worth County |
| Area : | 402 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 0.5% |
| Land as percent of area : | 99.5% |
| Named for : | William J. Worth |
| Capital : | Northwood |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1851 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:56:18 (26th December 2024) |
| Density : | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.25% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Worth County is located at 43°22'39"N 93°15'39"W (43.3774000, -93.2608500). It has 2 neighbors: Cerro Gordo County and Freeborn County.
Worth County map
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The largest city of Worth County is Northwood with a population of 1,958. Other cities include, Manly population 1,271, Fertile population 356, Hanlontown population 220 and Joice population 209. See all Worth County cities & populated places.
Worth County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Worth County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Northwood | 1,958 | City in Iowa |
| Manly | 1,271 | American city in Iowa |
| Fertile | 356 | City in Worth County, Iowa, United States |
| Kensett | 249 | Township in Worth County, Iowa |
| Grafton | 243 | Town in Iowa, United States |
| Hanlontown | 220 | Human settlement in Worth County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Joice | 209 | City in Iowa, United States |
- Official Website
Official website of Worth County
Worth County has 2 neighbours.
- Cerro Gordo County county in Iowa, United States
- Freeborn County county in Minnesota, United States
- Northwood
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Worth County decreased by 3.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 7,598 | - | census |
| 2011 | 7,561 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 7,496 | -0.87% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 7,489 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 7,557 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 7,503 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 7,471 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 7,455 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 7,413 | -0.57% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 7,381 | -0.43% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 7,359 | -0.3% | estimation process |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Worth County , Georgia county in Georgia, United States with a population of 19,972 people.
- Worth County , Missouri county in Missouri, United States with a population of 1,953 people.
Iowa Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Indiana | 820,445 | A city located in the state of Iowa. |
| Polk County | 494,281 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Linn County | 227,854 | County in Oregon, United States |
| Des Moines | 212,312 | The capital of Iowa. |
| Scott County | 173,216 | County in Tennessee, United States |
| Johnson County | 153,740 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Cedar Rapids | 134,027 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Black Hawk County | 130,786 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Woodbury County | 103,138 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Davenport | 101,799 | The most populous city in Scott County, Iowa. |
| Story County | 98,237 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dubuque County | 97,590 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Dallas County | 96,963 | County in Iowa, United States |
| Pottawattamie County | 93,328 | County in Iowa, United States of America |
| Sioux City | 82,651 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
| Iowa City | 75,130 | The most populous city in Johnson County, Iowa. |
