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Guthrie

Kentucky · 1,419 residents · 2.276 sq mi
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Guthrie has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,205. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,419
−3%since 2000
from 1,469 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
623 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 645 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.8
−1%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Guthrie
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,205
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,682 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,749
+11%since 2000
from $13,283 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.3%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade24.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$546
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.6%
−28.0 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
44.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+14%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(976)
Black29.1%(428)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(38)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score56.9%(836)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.2%(882)
Black29.2%(414)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(92)
Asian0.4%(5)
Other1.6%(22)
Diversity Score65.2%(925)
Diversity Score
65
+15%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+29%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
28.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.2%
−43.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Guthrie, Kentucky?

Guthrie, Kentucky has about 1,419 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Guthrie, Kentucky?

The typical household in Guthrie, Kentucky earns about $34,205 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Guthrie, Kentucky expensive?

In Guthrie, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $64,700, and the typical rent is about $546 a month.

How educated are people in Guthrie, Kentucky?

About 14.4% of adults age 25 and over in Guthrie, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Guthrie, Kentucky?

About 15.3% of people in Guthrie, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Guthrie, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Guthrie, Kentucky has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 63 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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