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Guttenberg

Iowa · 1,789 residents (2025 est.) · 2.194 sq mi
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Guttenberg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,599. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $193,900. With a median age of 53.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,782
−10%since 2000
from 1,987 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
812 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 906 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.5
+18%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,789 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Guttenberg
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,599
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,151 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,214
+118%since 2000
from $17,098 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
+21%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$193,900
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$870
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
29.5% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.4%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+19%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,956)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(10)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(55)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(1,657)
Black0.7%(13)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(98)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(14)
Diversity Score16.5%(295)
Diversity Score
17
+499%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.3%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
4.2%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.3%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.3%
+8.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−80.8 ptssince 2013
from 84.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.2%
+15.2 ptssince 2017
from 66.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Guttenberg, Iowa?

Guttenberg, Iowa has about 1,782 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Guttenberg, Iowa?

The typical household in Guttenberg, Iowa earns about $57,599 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Guttenberg, Iowa expensive?

In Guttenberg, Iowa, the median home is worth about $193,900, and the typical rent is about $870 a month.

How educated are people in Guttenberg, Iowa?

About 12.4% of adults age 25 and over in Guttenberg, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Guttenberg, Iowa?

About 24.7% of people in Guttenberg, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Guttenberg, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Guttenberg, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 475 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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