Guthrie Center is a city located in Guthrie County Iowa. Guthrie Center has a 2024 population of 1,577. It is also the county seat of Guthrie County. Guthrie Center is currently declining at a rate of -0.13% annually and its population has decreased by -0.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,583 in 2020.
The average household income in Guthrie Center is $76,572 with a poverty rate of 15.5%. The median age in Guthrie Center is 36 years: 34.1 years for males, and 45.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Guthrie Center was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,425 | 88.9% |
| Two or more races | 106 | 6.61% |
| Asian | 40 | 2.5% |
| Other race | 21 | 1.31% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 0.44% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 687 | 2.23 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Married | 319 | 2.91 | 92.8 | 7.2 |
| Non Family | 259 | 1.26 | 65.6 | 34.4 |
| Female | 69 | 2.84 | 49.3 | 50.7 |
| Male | 40 | 2.08 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
2.73
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
75.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 66 | 5.85% |
| Associates Degree | 201 | 17.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 151 | 13.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 68 | 6.03% |
| High School Graduate | 328 | 29.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 39 | 3.46% |
| Some College | 275 | 24.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 980 | 939 | 210 |
| Hispanic | 75 | 59 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 51 | 8 |
| Asian | 40 | 10 | 0 |
| Other Race | 15 | 13 | 0 |
| Black | 6 | 2 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $42,500 | $36,250 | $45,398 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,500 | $77,500 | $54,375 |
| High School Graduate | $31,500 | $32,417 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,250 | $25,938 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,595 | $47,212 | $34,760 |
| Some College | $48,654 | $60,417 | $34,844 |
$41,595
Average Earnings
$47,212
Average Male
$34,760
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.38% of Guthrie Center residents speak only English, while 5.62% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.88% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,334 | 197 | 14.77% |
| Hispanic | 90 | 36 | 40% |
| Other | 21 | 14 | 66.67% |
| Multiple | 106 | 8 | 7.55% |
| Native | 4 | 3 | 75% |
15.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.9%
Male Poverty Rate
18.18%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Guthrie Center is Native, with 75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Guthrie Center is Multiple, with 7.55% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.17%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 18.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.85% |
| Some College | 14.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25% |
| Female Employed | 13.07% |
| Male Employed | 9.95% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,071 | $84,185 |
| Households | $67,679 | $76,572 |
| Married Families | $89,766 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $44,018 | $57,930 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.2%
Male Marriage Rate
51.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
90
Number of Veterans
72
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 16 |
| First Gulf War | 11 |
| World War II | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 35 to 54 | 29 |
| 75+ | 16 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84 | 7.71% |
| Other Race | 5 | 33.33% |
| Hispanic | 5 | 6.67% |
| Black | 1 | 14.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.46%
Veteran Poverty Rate
24.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.6%
Employment Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.04%
Born in Guthrie Center
94.57%
Native Born
5.43%
Foreign Born
4.18%
Non Citizen
1.25%
Naturalized
94.57% of Guthrie Center residents were born in the United States, with 79.04% having been born in Iowa. 4.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,571 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2028 | 1,572 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2027 | 1,573 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2026 | 1,575 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2025 | 1,576 | -1 | -0.06% |
| 2024 | 1,577 | -2 | -0.13% |
| 2023 | 1,579 | 1 | 0.06% |
| 2022 | 1,578 | 6 | 0.38% |
| 2021 | 1,572 | -11 | -0.69% |
| 2020 | 1,583 | 88 | 5.89% |
| 2019 | 1,495 | -1 | -0.07% |
| 2018 | 1,496 | 3 | 0.2% |
| 2017 | 1,493 | -9 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 1,502 | -3 | -0.2% |
| 2015 | 1,505 | -5 | -0.33% |
| 2014 | 1,510 | -5 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 1,515 | -15 | -0.98% |
| 2012 | 1,530 | -13 | -0.84% |
| 2011 | 1,543 | -12 | -0.77% |
| 2010 | 1,555 | 0 | 0% |