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Calmar

Iowa · 978 residents · 1.123 sq mi
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Calmar has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,458. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $105,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
978
−8%since 2000
from 1,058 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
871 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 942 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.9
−2%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7969011K1K1K1990201020202024Calmar
2024974
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,458
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,391
+2%since 2000
from $17,958 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,800
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$497
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.8%
−22.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
28.6% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+35%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(946)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2%(20)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score7%(69)
Diversity Score
7
+230%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+21%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.5%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
45.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.8%
−45.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calmar, Iowa?

Calmar, Iowa has about 978 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calmar, Iowa?

The typical household in Calmar, Iowa earns about $41,458 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 $105,800, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.

How educated are people in Calmar, Iowa?

About 24.4% 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 14.2% 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 58 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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