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 175 years ago in 1850.
County Snapshot
Worth County at a glance
Worth County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
These counts use a stricter populated-place filter so the main lists stay focused on real city and town pages.
Iowa counties
99
Open related pagesLargest city
NorthwoodPopulation 1,958
Top linked places
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 43.3774,-93.2609 |
| Named for | William J. Worth |
| Capital | Northwood |
| Establishment | January 01, 1851 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 22:32:39 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 18 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -3.25% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 46℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
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, Grafton population 243 and Hanlontown population 220. 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 |
Weather
Sunny, with a high near 46. Northwest wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Worth County
Official Website- 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 (2)
- 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.
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|---|---|---|
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| Cedar Rapids | 134,027 | The second most populous city in Iowa. |
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