Guthrie County, Iowa
Located in Iowa, Guthrie County has a population of 10,688 residents and a median age of 46.7 years, making it the #2,439 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.9%. The median home value is $180,100, and the median household income is $77,711, which is 3% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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%.
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
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 Trend
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Education
In Guthrie County, 25.0% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 25.7% below the national average, ranking #1,218 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Guthrie County is 78.8 years. 14.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
16.4% of adults in Guthrie County smoke , 39.8% are obese , and 25.7% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The suicide rate is 20.9 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 13.4 per 100,000.
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Families & Children
12.7% of children in Guthrie County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 8.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Guthrie County is 77.9%. The mean commute time is 29.0 min, which is 5.1% above the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Guthrie County voted Republican with a margin of 38.0%. The vote was 30.3% Dem / 68.3% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.1 toward Republicans .
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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.