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Guthrie, Oklahoma


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Guthrie, Oklahoma

Guthrie, Oklahoma, in Logan county, is 15 miles N of Edmond, Oklahoma (center to center) and 28 miles N of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. The city is considered part of the Oklahoma City metropolitan area. Guthrie has a population of 9,925.

The People and Families of Guthrie

In Guthrie, about 48% of adults are married.

There is an unusually large share of women in Guthrie.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Guthrie had a median family income of $38,732. An unusual characteristic of Guthrie is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Guthrie ($7,450). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Guthrie Housing

About 66% of housing units in Guthrie are owner-occupied. People in the city pay more in property taxes per residence than in most communities in the state.

Commuting

In Guthrie, 90% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

Guthrie strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Oklahoma):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Guthrie Affordability of Property Taxes
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Guthrie Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 8%Guthrie Racial Diversity
Affordability of Rents
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Guthrie Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Guthrie, OK

Comparing Guthrie to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Oklahoma (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity810
Senior Citizens87
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old53
Well-Paid Single Women410
Well-Paid Single Men38
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married43
Average Household Size43

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults37
Median Family Income38
People Above Poverty36
People in Middle Class or Better27

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Walking and Biking to Work58
Short Commute Times43
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes103
Affordability of Rents93
People Living Alone88
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals59
Housing Recently Built31

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime23

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