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42234

Guthrie, KY

Total Population
2,514
Median Household Income
$52,639
Median Home Value
$130,100
Median Rent
$800

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$52,639
100.1% above state median
Home Value
$130,100
100.1% above state median
Rent
$800
100% above state median
Median Age
33.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Guthrie, KY

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 33.2 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Unemployment rate of 9.6% is above national average, indicating economic challenges.

Poverty rate of 26.5% is above national average of 11.5%.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$52,639
-30.0% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.1%
State: $-85,287,136
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.74 people

Total Households
919
Family Households
48.0%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Agriculture
24.5%
#2 Industry
Manufacturing
23.8%
#3 Industry
Mining
23.5%
Total Employed Residents:1,000

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
15.6%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
0.0%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
8.0%
56 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:704
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
90.4%
938 employed
Labor Force
1,038
100 unemployed
Median Age
33.2 years
Per Capita Income
$28,949
Poverty Rate
26.5%

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