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Guernsey

Iowa · 63 residents · 0.562 sq mi
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Guernsey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,083. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $74,300. With a median age of 48.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 48% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
63
−10%since 2000
from 70 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
112 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 125 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.9
+40%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
43516068761990201020202024Guernsey
202450
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,083
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,733
+45%since 2000
from $17,727 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.8%
+30.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction29.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade29.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,300
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$775
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
32.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+16%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Guernsey on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(66)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score10.4%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4%(3)
Diversity Score
4
−61%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+16%since 2000
from 19.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 92.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.8%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
43.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.1%
−71.6 ptssince 2013
from 76.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Guernsey, Iowa?

Guernsey, Iowa has about 63 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Guernsey, Iowa?

The typical household in Guernsey, Iowa earns about $32,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Guernsey, Iowa expensive?

In Guernsey, Iowa, the median home is worth about $74,300, and the typical rent is about $775 a month.

How educated are people in Guernsey, Iowa?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Guernsey, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Guernsey, Iowa?

About 30.8% of people in Guernsey, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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