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Calmar

Iowa · 1,098 residents (2025 est.) · 1.123 sq mi
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Calmar is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,500. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $203,200. At a median age of 30.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
974
−8%since 2000
from 1,058 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
867 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 942 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.5
−14%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,098 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7969011K1K1K1990201020202024Calmar
2024974
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,252
+113%since 2000
from $17,958 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.9%
+48.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.341 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,200
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$694
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
11.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.1%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+16%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
65
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,045)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.4%(890)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(71)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(13)
Diversity Score19.9%(194)
Diversity Score
20
+840%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+94%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 80.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.5%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
47.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.5%
−47.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2012
from 15.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.2%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.6%
+17.8 ptssince 2017
from 74.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calmar, Iowa?

Calmar, Iowa has about 974 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calmar, Iowa?

The typical household in Calmar, Iowa earns about $92,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calmar, Iowa expensive?

In Calmar, Iowa, the median home is worth about $203,200, and the typical rent is about $694 a month.

How educated are people in Calmar, Iowa?

About 25.8% of adults age 25 and over in Calmar, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calmar, Iowa?

About 12.5% of people in Calmar, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calmar, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Calmar, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 62 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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