Guthrie Center, Iowa
Guthrie Center: city in Iowa
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Guthrie Center is a city located in the county of Guthrie in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,569 and a population density of 245 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,487 inhabitants.
The city was created 170 years ago in 1855.
Quick Facts about Guthrie Center
| Population | 1,487 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Iowa (United States) |
| County | Guthrie County |
| Postal code | 50115 |
| Phone Area Codes | 641 |
| Area | 6.4 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 41.6772,-94.5033 |
| Altitude | 1,109 feet / 338 meters |
| Capital city | Guthrie Center is capital of Guthrie County |
| Establishment | January 01, 1856 (170 years ago) |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 04:53:34 (29th June 2026) |
| Density | 232 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -5.51% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 97℉ Sunny 7-days weather |
Guthrie County Iowa Incorporated and Unincorporated areas Guthrie Center Highlighted locator map image
Geography
Guthrie Center is located at 41°40'38"N 94°30'12"W (41.6772100, -94.5033000).
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Weather
97°F
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Guthrie Center decreased by 5.51% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,569 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,549 | -1.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,536 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,520 | -1.05% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,516 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,511 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,504 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,498 | -0.4% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,501 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,494 | -0.47% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,487 | -0.47% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 6,526 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 7,112 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -8.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 6,792 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 7,112 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 20.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 22.1% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.1% |
| White only, percent : | 96.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.4% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.3% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.7% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 93.7% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 406 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.7% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.3% |
Guthrie Center zip code is 50115.
County name: Guthrie, County
fips: 19077
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.3% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $114,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $981 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $482 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $622 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 3,142 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.06 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 82.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 2.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 71.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 84.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.2% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 74,418 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 163,008 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $23,260 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 14.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $41,542 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $24,915 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 18.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 954 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 638 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 114 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 899 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 67 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 801 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 855.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 8.32 |
People born in Guthrie Center (6)
People born in Guthrie Center, including psychologist Coleman Griffith, football official Elvin Hutchison, basketball coach Jim Flanery, .
More notable people
- Kip Janvrin (American decathlete) he was born in 08/07/1965
- James Ellison (American actor (1910-1993)) he was born in 04/05/1910
- Jessie Thatcher Bost she was born in 16/12/1875
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Guthrie Center, IA. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
| OSC | Osceola | Main & East Clay Streets | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Guthrie Center.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Guthrie Center Post Office | Guthrie Center (IA) | 50115 |
Other cities in Guthrie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Guthrie County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Panora | 1,066 | City in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Bayard | 457 | City in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States |
| Casey | 402 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Menlo | 347 | Human settlement in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Bagley | 285 | Human settlement in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Yale | 239 | City in Guthrie County, Iowa, United States |
| Jamaica | 218 | City in Iowa, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Guthrie Center distances to largest Iowa cities