Guthrie County, Iowa

IA · FIPS 19077 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 10,688 #2,439 / 3,222
24th
Median Household Income $77,711 +3.4% #685 / 3,222
79th
Median Age 46.7 years +20.1% #515 / 3,222
84th
Median Home Value $180,100 -36.1% #1,640 / 3,222
49th
Median Gross Rent $845 -27.3% #1,789 / 3,222
44th
Poverty Rate 9.9% -21.6% #772 / 3,222
76th

Demographics

Guthrie County has a population of 10,688, making it the #2,439 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.7 years, which is 20.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.1%
Native Born
1.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Guthrie County is $77,711, ranking #685 out of 3,222 counties — 3.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.9% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.

Median Household Income
$77,711 +3.4% vs nat'l
Rank #685 of 3,222
79th percentile
Per Capita Income
$43,480 +5.4% vs nat'l
Rank #518 of 3,222
84th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.9% −21.6% vs nat'l
Rank #772 of 3,222
76th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.2% −39.3% vs nat'l
Rank #811 of 3,222
75th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.0% −25.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,218 of 3,222
62th percentile
Mean Commute Time
29.0 min +5.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,040 of 3,222
68th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Guthrie County is $180,100 (-36.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $845/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.0%.

Median Home Value
$180,100 −36.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,640 of 3,222
49th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$845 −27.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,789 of 3,222
44th percentile
Homeownership Rate
84.0% +30.4% vs nat'l
Rank #174 of 3,222
95th percentile
84.0% Homeownership

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Health

96.9% of residents in Guthrie County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.6% above the national rate.

96.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.9% +5.6% vs nat'l
Rank #98 of 3,222
97th percentile

About Guthrie County, Iowa

Guthrie County, Iowa has a total population of 10,688, making it the 2,439th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Guthrie County is 46.7 years, which is 20.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Guthrie County is $77,711, which ranks #685 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.

The median home value in Guthrie County is $180,100, 36.1% below the national median. Renters in Guthrie County pay a median gross rent of $845 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Guthrie County, 25.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 25.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.0 min.

Guthrie County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.4% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.1%) and Two or More Races (2.5%).

All data for Guthrie 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.