Guthrie County, Iowa Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Guthrie County, Iowa, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Guthrie County, Iowa. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Guthrie County, Iowa. The estimated population of Guthrie County, Iowa is 10,599 people, with a median age of 45.7.

We can look at the total population in Guthrie County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
10,599
 -0.96% -0.61%
2020
10,702
+0.31%
-
2019
10,669
 -0.05% -
2018
10,674
+0.09%
-
2017
10,664
 - -

Population of Guthrie County, Iowa by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94%
95.6%
 -1.67%
Black/African American
0.3%
0.3%
 0.00%
Native
0.1%
0.3%
 -66.67%
Hispanic
2.8%
2.4%
 +16.67%
Asian
0.2%
0.3%
 -33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.4%
1.1%
 +118.18%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Guthrie County, Iowa by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 45.7 -0.22% 44.8 +0.45% 46.6 -0.64%
2020 45.8 +0.66% 44.6 0% 46.9 +1.08%
2019 45.5 -0.22% 44.6 +1.59% 46.4 -1.28%
2018 45.6 -0.22% 43.9 +0.46% 47 -0.84%
2017 45.7 - 43.7 - 47.4 -

The median age of Guthrie County, Iowa gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 638 -19.85% 588 +7.55% 520 632
10 to 19 733 +8.36% 660 -3.81% 793 628
20 to 29 497 -5.5% 477 -1.08% 470 471
30 to 39 587 -13.6% 563 -3.08% 511 539
40 to 49 603 +19.84% 569 +3.98% 731 587
50 to 59 800 -13.66% 781 -4.33% 694 742
60 to 69 763 +16.03% 727 +12.68% 887 809
70+ 700 +0.71% 978 -10% 704 881

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Guthrie County, Iowa is $67,625.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Guthrie County.

  • Under 25
    $42,857.00
  • 25 to 44
    $85,031.00
  • 45 to 64
    $79,572.00
  • 65 and over
    $42,418.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Guthrie County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Guthrie County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Guthrie County, Iowa is currently $84,587.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

5.06% of households in Guthrie County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Guthrie County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    16.13%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.67%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    16.56%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.50%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.25%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    6.83%
  • $200,000 or more
    5.06%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Guthrie County is $35,942.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Guthrie County by the total population of Guthrie County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Guthrie County, Iowa, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Guthrie County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    6.64%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.43%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    15.52%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    51.45%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.96%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Guthrie County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Guthrie County over the age of 16 is 8,534.

Of those people, a total of 64.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Guthrie County is 62.10%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 508 55.30% 16.40%
20 to 24 years 458 86.90% 12.60%
25 to 29 years 483 88.60% 1.40%
30 to 34 years 500 90.00% 3.60%
35 to 44 years 1,227 91.90% 1.90%
45 to 54 years 1,314 90.20% 3.50%
55 to 59 years 763 85.30% 0.30%
60 to 64 years 904 69.50% 1.60%
65 to 74 years 1,342 23.80% 0.90%
75 years and over 1,035 3.30% 11.80%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Guthrie County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 8,219 64.20% 3.70%
Black or African American 9 55.60% 100.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 14 57.10% 0.00%
Asian 25 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 73 75.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 194 68.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 210 74.80% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 8,143 64.00% 3.70%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Guthrie County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Guthrie County is 5,303, with median earnings of $41,929.00.

Women in Guthrie County, Iowa earning approximately 67.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 5,303 $41,929.00
Male 2,760 $51,237.00
Female 2,543 $34,485.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 608 $53,864.00
Business and Financial 217 $67,981.00
Computer and Mathematical 82 $76,667.00
Architecture and Engineering 71 $116,161.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 80 $48,750.00
Community and Social Service 84 $32,083.00
Legal 26 $46,667.00
Educational and Library 187 $37,321.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 61 $44,531.00
Healthcare Practitioners 417 $60,223.00
Healthcare Support 138 $33,333.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 32 $6,250.00
Law Enforcement 37 $61,250.00
Food Preparation and Serving 161 $7,109.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 196 $21,346.00
Personal Care and Service 132 $12,143.00
Sales 529 $38,388.00
Office and Administrative Support 712 $38,182.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 109 $29,861.00
Construction and Extraction 301 $50,707.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 396 $47,188.00
Production 369 $37,212.00
Transportation and Material Moving 201 $38,802.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 351 $58,466.00 257 $47,813.00
Business and Financial 86 $78,482.00 131 $60,625.00
Computer and Mathematical 41 $77,708.00 41 $76,597.00
Architecture and Engineering 71 $116,161.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 59 $63,355.00 21 $42,708.00
Community and Social Service 13 $38,125.00 71 $31,458.00
Legal 5 $0.00 21 $39,861.00
Educational and Library 15 $43,750.00 172 $36,429.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 42 $58,654.00 19 $42,656.00
Healthcare Practitioners 66 $72,000.00 351 $59,625.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 138 $33,333.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 23 $14,250.00 9 $0.00
Law Enforcement 35 $61,607.00 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 32 $5,833.00 129 $7,404.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 117 $48,438.00 79 $6,534.00
Personal Care and Service 7 $9,688.00 125 $12,232.00
Sales 302 $41,250.00 227 $22,240.00
Office and Administrative Support 194 $66,813.00 518 $32,837.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 76 $37,500.00 33 $27,917.00
Construction and Extraction 301 $50,707.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 387 $47,156.00 9 $100,250.00
Production 246 $39,250.00 123 $34,219.00
Transportation and Material Moving 178 $39,091.00 23 $34,250.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 4,463 households in Guthrie County, with an average household size of 2.34 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,162 families in Guthrie County with an average family size of 2.78 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,675 166 321 1,301
Average Household Size 2.83 3.2 2.78 1.14
Total Families 2,675 166 321 0
Average Household Size 2.81 2.66 2.57 0

Poverty

Of the 3,162 families in Guthrie County, 6.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Guthrie County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 5,778 housing units in Guthrie County, Iowa.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 4,463 77.24%
Vacant 1,315 22.76%

12.18% of the total 5,778 housing units in Guthrie County are rental units. This is approximately 704 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,641 are occupied by the owner - or 63.01% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Guthrie County is $725.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Guthrie County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    118
  • Less than $500
    143
  • $500 to $999
    433
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    91
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    23
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    12
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    2
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Guthrie County is $138,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Guthrie County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    467
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    827
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    626
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    595
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    579
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    289
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    243
  • $1,000,000 or more
    15

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Guthrie County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Guthrie County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,040
  • 1940 to 1949
    250
  • 1950 to 1959
    293
  • 1960 to 1969
    377
  • 1970 to 1979
    631
  • 1980 to 1989
    639
  • 1990 to 1999
    607
  • 2000 to 2009
    627
  • 2010 to 2013
    311
  • 2014 or later
    3

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Guthrie County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    142
  • 1 vehicle available
    859
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,828
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,634

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Guthrie County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Guthrie County that commute to work in a particular way.

28.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Guthrie County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    476
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    801
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    489
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    500
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    255
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    182
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    459
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    173
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    266
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    515
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    569
  • 90 or more minutes
    131

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Guthrie County, Iowa in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Guthrie County, Iowa

We have data for 26 places in Guthrie County, Iowa. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.