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Guthrie

Kentucky · 1,330 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 $28,526. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,700. The poverty rate of 35.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Kentucky median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,330
−9%since 2000
from 1,469 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
584 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 645 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
+12%since 2000
from 34.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Guthrie
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,526
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,682 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,269
+45%since 2000
from $13,283 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade40.9%
US avg: 10%
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,700
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$562
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.8%
−12.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
53.2% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+129%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.3%(749)
Black26.8%(357)
Hispanic / Latino7.1%(94)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other2.8%(38)
Diversity Score68.7%(914)
Diversity Score
69
+21%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
−8%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
5.4%
−49.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.8%
−62.6 ptssince 2013
from 72.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Guthrie, Kentucky?

Guthrie, Kentucky has about 1,330 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Guthrie, Kentucky?

The typical household in Guthrie, Kentucky earns about $28,526 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 $108,700, and the typical rent is about $562 a month.

How educated are people in Guthrie, Kentucky?

About 2.4% 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 35.3% 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 152 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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