Guthrie County, Iowa Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Guthrie County is located in Iowa with a total population of 10,646. It is the 70th most populous county out of 99 in Iowa.

Age Demographics

The median age in Guthrie County is 46.5 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 38.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Guthrie County is $79,981. This is 9% higher than the state median of $73,147. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 15% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 9% lower than the state rate of 3.6%. The median home value is $163,900. Housing costs are 16% lower than the state median of $195,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Guthrie County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 83.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 71.5%.

Race & Ethnicity

Guthrie County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.4%.

Education

24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 30.9%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.9%.