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Calmar

Iowa · 1,125 residents · 1.123 sq mi
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Calmar has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,844. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $157,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,125
+6%since 2000
from 1,058 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,002 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 942 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+4%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7969011K1K1K1990201020202024Calmar
2024974
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,844
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,092
+51%since 2000
from $17,958 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+25.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.7%
US avg: 10%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,200
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$661
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $341 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
34.2% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+39%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(1,034)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(43)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score12.1%(137)
Diversity Score
12
+472%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+62%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2011
from 80.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.8%
−85.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calmar, Iowa?

Calmar, Iowa has about 1,125 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calmar, Iowa?

The typical household in Calmar, Iowa earns about $59,844 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 $157,200, and the typical rent is about $661 a month.

How educated are people in Calmar, Iowa?

About 20.0% 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 11.8% of people in Calmar, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calmar, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Calmar, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 89 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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