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Calumet

Iowa · 170 residents · 0.266 sq mi
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Calumet has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $53,100. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% 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
170
−6%since 2000
from 181 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
639 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+7%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
931522112703291990201020202024Calumet
2024113
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,250
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,921
−16%since 2000
from $17,659 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.5%
+15.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing11.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,100
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.7%
−48.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
6.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+16%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(175)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(156)
Black3.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score19.3%(33)
Diversity Score
19
+589%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
−13%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.4%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Female
57.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calumet, Iowa?

Calumet, Iowa has about 170 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calumet, Iowa?

The typical household in Calumet, Iowa earns about $41,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calumet, Iowa expensive?

In Calumet, Iowa, the median home is worth about $53,100, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Calumet, Iowa?

About 6.4% of adults age 25 and over in Calumet, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calumet, Iowa?

About 23.5% of people in Calumet, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calumet, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Calumet, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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