City · Iowa
Guttenberg, Iowa
Guttenberg, city, in Clayton County, Iowa. Guttenberg had 1,789 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,817 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,782 (±274). GEOID 1933465.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,789
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,817 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,782 ±274
Median household income
$57,599
±$12,424 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$193,900
±$23,787 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$870
±$87 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
Where is Guttenberg and what county is it in?
Guttenberg is a city in Clayton County, Iowa. It covers 2.2 square miles of land, 828 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Guttenberg, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,789 people lived in Guttenberg on July 1, 2025, down 1.5% since 2020, while Iowa grew 1.5%. The 2020 Census counted 1,817 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,782 (±274).
| Measure | Guttenberg | Clayton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,782 ±274 | 17,013 | no clear change |
| Households | 869 ±165 | 7,509 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 1.93 ±0.21 | 2.23 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 933 ±170 | 8,796 | no clear change |
Guttenberg's population since 2000
From 1,987 in 2000 to 1,789 in 2025: down 10.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Guttenberg as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Guttenberg?
The median resident of Guttenberg is 53.5 years old; 16.9% are under 18 and 28.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 5.5%.
| Measure | Guttenberg | Clayton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 53.5 ±6.8 | 46.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.9% ±5.7 pts | 21.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.7% ±5.4 pts | 25.0% | – |
| Male | 45.4% ±4.9 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.5% ±4.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.0% ±4.3 pts | 95.0% | −6.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9% ±1.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.1% ±5.5 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.5% ±4.1 pts | 8.2% | – |
| With a disability | 21.3% ±7.0 pts | 14.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.7% ±2.3 pts | 8.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.3% ±2.9 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 12.4% ±4.3 pts | 14.5% | −6.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.3% ±2.2 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 84.3% ±7.1 pts | 90.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5% ±1.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Guttenberg earn?
Half of Guttenberg's 869 households earn less than $57,599 a year (±$12,424), against $67,242 in Clayton County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $51,397 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Guttenberg | Clayton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,599 ±$12,424 | $67,242 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $77,623 ±$14,595 | $86,441 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,214 ±$6,389 | $38,594 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 24.7% ±8.1 pts | 10.9% | +17.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 33.1% ±21.0 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.6% ±5.7 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 90.4% ±3.8 pts | 89.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 81.2% ±7.2 pts | 84.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Guttenberg?
Owners occupy 70.5% of Guttenberg's occupied homes and renters 29.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $193,900 by its owner (±$23,787). The median renter pays $870 a month including utilities, and 50.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Guttenberg | Clayton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $193,900 ±$23,787 | $168,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $870 ±$87 | $790 | +$207 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 50.0% ±23.9 pts | 36.3% | +28.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,401 ±$160 | $1,354 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.5% ±7.7 pts | 78.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 29.5% ±7.7 pts | 22.0% | – |
| Housing units | 933 ±170 | 8,796 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±9.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.2% ±7.2 pts | 81.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.4% ±4.1 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.4% ±2.2 pts | 7.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 32.4% ±8.3 pts | 36.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.9% ±3.8 pts | 6.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Guttenberg building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Guttenberg in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 2.2 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Iowa.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Guttenberg work and get to work?
80.8% of Guttenberg's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.4 minutes.
| Measure | Guttenberg | Clayton County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.9% ±8.1 pts | 61.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.6% ±4.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 80.8% ±9.3 pts | 76.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5% ±4.5 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 5.1% ±4.1 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.7% ±2.7 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.4 min ±3.9 | 23.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Guttenberg?
1 census tract lies mostly in Guttenberg (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 704Clayton County | 2,429 | $60,648 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Guttenberg) · Census block assignment files
How does Guttenberg compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Guttenberg is the 8,085th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 180th-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
Guttenberg ranks 238th of 279 places in Iowa with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 180th | 939 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 168th | 275 |
| Residents per square mile | 203rd | 279 |
| Median household income | 238th | 279 |
| Per capita income | 138th | 279 |
| Median home value | 96th | 279 |
| Median gross rent | 117th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 5th | 232 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 274th | 279 |
| Median age | 8th | 279 |
| Owner-occupied share | 178th | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 115th | 279 |
Guttenberg's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare Guttenberg with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Guttenberg?
20 of the 57 figures for Guttenberg on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Guttenberg are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Guttenberg.