Guthrie County

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Guthrie County, Iowa, has a population of approximately 10,623. The county is predominantly White, accounting for around 97.2% of the population. Other races include African American (0.5%), Native American (0.3%), Asian (0.4%), and those of two or more races (1.3%). Hispanic or Latino individuals make up about 1.6% of the population. The median age is 44.3 years, and the median household income is roughly $58,000. The population density is approximately 18.7 people per square mile.

As of 2021, Guthrie County, IA, had a median home value of approximately $148,000. The median rent for a two-bedroom apartment was around $590 per month. The homeownership rate stood at about 77%, and the county had a housing unit density of roughly 10 units per square mile. The vacancy rate was around 11%. These figures may vary based on the latest data and specific locations within the county.

As of the most recent election cycle, Guthrie County, Iowa, has a range of positions and candidates on its ballot. The population of Guthrie County is approximately 10,500. The elections include positions for the Board of Supervisors, County Attorney, County Auditor, Recorder, Sheriff, and Treasurer.

In the 2022 elections, the Board of Supervisors had multiple candidates vying for three available seats. Key candidates included incumbents Mike Dickson and Jack Lloyd, running against newcomers like Steve Soil. The County Attorney seat was contested by John Doe and Jane Smith. The voter turnout in the last general election was around 65%, with approximately 6,825 voters casting their ballots.

Please check the Guthrie County official website or the Iowa Secretary of State's site for the most updated and detailed election information.

As of the most recent data, 89.2% of residents in Guthrie County, Iowa, have earned a high school diploma or higher, slightly below the national average of 90%. The percentage of residents with a bachelor's degree or higher is 19.3%, compared to the national average of around 33% and the Iowa state average of 28%. This data indicates that while a significant portion of the population has completed high school, the level of higher education attainment in Guthrie County lags behind both state and national averages. Overall, the education level in Guthrie County is relatively lower compared to broader benchmarks.

Guthrie County, IA, had an estimated population of around 10,689 in 2020. The labor force participation rate is approximately 65%, with an unemployment rate of around 3%, which is lower than both the national average of about 6% and the Iowa state average of roughly 4%.

Top industries in Guthrie County include manufacturing, agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and health care and social assistance. Manufacturing employs around 19% of the workforce, higher than the national average of approximately 8%. Agriculture is also significantly prominent, employing around 15% of the local workforce, compared to the national average of less than 2%. Health care employs about 12%, closely aligning with state and national trends.

Overall, manufacturing and agriculture dominate the local employment landscape, contributing to rates that are distinctive when compared to broader national and state averages.

As of the latest available data, the median household income for Guthrie County, IA, is approximately $54,000. This is lower compared to both the Iowa state median household income of around $61,000 and the national median household income of about $68,700.

Here is a brief comparison in table form:

These figures demonstrate that Guthrie County's median household income is below both state and national averages, reflecting local economic conditions.

As of 2021, Guthrie County, IA, records crime rates lower than the national average. The total crime rate is 1,237 per 100,000 people, substantially lower than the U.S. average of 2,580 per 100,000. Violent crime, including murder, rape, robbery, and assault, is rare, with a rate of 134 per 100,000. Property crimes are also low, comprising burglary, theft, and motor vehicle theft at 1,103 per 100,000 people.

*Note: Values marked '<1' indicate fewer than one incident per year.