County · Iowa
Guthrie County, Iowa
Guthrie County, Iowa. Guthrie County had 10,782 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.5% since 2020, in line with Iowa (+1.5%). It holds 13 places (11 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 19077.
Guthrie County is one of the 6 counties of the Des Moines-West Des Moines, IA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,782
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,623 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,688
Median household income
$77,711
±$5,028 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$180,100
±$14,238 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$845
±$55 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
How many people live in Guthrie County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,623 residents in Guthrie County. The Census Bureau estimates 10,782 for July 1, 2025, up 1.5% since 2020, in line with Iowa (+1.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,688 over 591 square miles of land.
| Measure | Guthrie County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,688 | 3,210,507 | +19 |
| Households | 4,600±192 | 1,315,707 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.29±0.09 | 2.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,808±49 | 1,437,699 | no clear change |
Guthrie County's population since 2000
From 11,353 in 2000 to 10,782 in 2025: down 5.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Guthrie County?
Guthrie County holds 13 places: 11 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Guthrie Center with 1,583 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Guthrie Center | 1,593 | $71,116 |
|---|---|---|
| Lake PanoramaGEOID 1942575 | 1,266 | $126,563 |
| Panora | 1,091 | $66,339 |
| Stuart | 1,782 | $65,000 |
| Bayard | 405 | $57,250 |
| Diamondhead LakeGEOID 1921320 | 371 | $148,542 |
| Casey | 387 | $58,438 |
| Menlo | 345 | $77,396 |
| YaleGEOID 1987285 | 267 | $54,464 |
| Bagley | 233 | $38,906 |
| Jamaica | 195 | $52,250 |
| Adair | 791 | $54,550 |
| Coon Rapids | 1,300 | $76,012 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Guthrie County?
The median resident of Guthrie County is 46.7 years old; 21.2% are under 18 and 24.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 3.1%. 1.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Guthrie County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.7±0.5 | 38.6 | +1.2 |
| Under 18 years | 21.2% | 22.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.2%±0.4 pts | 18.1% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% | 7.3% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.4%±0.6 pts | 82.3% | −2.6 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.2 pts | 2.5% | +0.3 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.5%±0.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9%±0.6 pts | 5.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.2%±0.6 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.1%±1.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 12.4%±1.6 pts | 12.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.1%±0.9 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.9%±0.9 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.0%±2.6 pts | 31.4% | +5.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.0%±1.7 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2%±0.6 pts | 2.2% | – |
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 Guthrie County earn?
Half of Guthrie County's 4,600 households earn less than $77,711 a year (±$5,028), against $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $75,270 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Guthrie County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $77,711±$5,028 | $75,059 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $100,744±$8,453 | $98,187 | – |
| Per capita income | $43,480±$3,397 | $40,877 | +$5,171 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.9%±1.9 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.4%±4.2 pts | 12.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.9%±1.9 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.3%±2.0 pts | 88.9% | – |
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 Guthrie County?
Owners occupy 84.0% of Guthrie County's occupied homes and renters 16.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $180,100 by its owner (±$14,238). The median renter pays $845 a month including utilities, and 34.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Guthrie County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $180,100±$14,238 | $208,000 | +$35,001 |
| Median gross rent | $845±$55 | $972 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.0%±8.6 pts | 35.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,459±$72 | $1,533 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 84.0%±2.6 pts | 71.7% | +4.4 pts |
| Housing units | 5,808±49 | 1,437,699 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4%±4.4 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 91.6%±1.6 pts | 72.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.6%±0.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.3 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 36.9%±2.7 pts | 23.5% | – |
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 Guthrie County building?
Builders took permits for 33 new housing units across Guthrie County in 2025 (17 single-family), 3.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Guthrie County get to work?
76.4% of Guthrie County's workers drive alone and 11.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | Guthrie County | Iowa | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.9%±1.8 pts | 66.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2%±1.4 pts | 3.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.4%±2.5 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.8%±1.6 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 2.7%±1.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.8%±2.0 pts | 11.3% | +7.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.1 min±1.8 | 19.8 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 are Guthrie County's census tracts?
Guthrie County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $74,314 (Tract 9502) to $80,257 (Tract 9503).
| Tract 950119077950100 | 4,040±272 | $78,705 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950219077950200 | 2,123±216 | $74,314 |
| Tract 950319077950300 | 4,525±250 | $80,257 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Guthrie County compare with Iowa's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 67th of 99 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 17th of 99 |
| Residents per square mile | 78th of 99 |
| Median household income | 19th of 99 |
| Median home value | 32nd of 99 |
| Median gross rent | 42nd of 99 |
| Poverty rate | 52nd of 99 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26th of 99 |
| Median age | 4th of 99 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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