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Guthrie city, KY

ZIP 42234 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 42234

42234 has a population of 2,299 with a median age of 37.9 yrs (54.0% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
73.1%+19% vs US avg
x
Black
18.1%+46% vs US avg
x
Asian
0.0%
x
Hispanic
10.2%-45% vs US avg
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.6%+12% vs US avg
x
18–64
57.2%-7% vs US avg
x
65+
18.2%+12% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
24.5%+121% vs US avg
x
High school
35.9%+37% vs US avg
x
Some college
26.3%-9% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
13.3%-61% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
44.2%-8% vs US avg
x
Never married
37.3%+10% vs US avg
x
Divorced
11.2%+8% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
7.4%
x
Diversity Index
42/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
24.3%+111% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
76.9%+453% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.5%+58% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.4%-7% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.9%+121% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
45.4%+682% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanAmericanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 42234

Poverty Rate
24.3%+111% vs US avg
x
Veterans
9.5%+58% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
76.9%+453% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
17.9%+121% vs US avg
x
Disability
12.4%-7% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
30.2%+278% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
18.8%+61% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
45.4%+682% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population2,299
Median age37.9
Poverty rate24.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White73.1%
Hispanic10.2%
Black18.1%
Asian0.0%
Foreign-born76.9%