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Calumet

Iowa · 146 residents · 0.266 sq mi
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Calumet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,500. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 35 residents. 11% 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 $74,000. The poverty rate of 26.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 31% less than the Iowa median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
146
−19%since 2000
from 181 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
549 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+4%since 2000
from 38.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
931522112703291990201020202024Calumet
2024113
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,249
+26%since 2000
from $17,659 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.6%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
26.4%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Information1.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,000
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$450
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 87.0% in 2000
21.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+57%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(136)
Black1.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.6%(13)
Diversity Score
9
+208%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.5%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
−24%since 2000
from 22.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 91.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−15.9 ptssince 2011
from 18.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.7%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 87.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−93.2 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calumet, Iowa?

Calumet, Iowa has about 146 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calumet, Iowa?

The typical household in Calumet, Iowa earns about $42,500 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 $74,000, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Calumet, Iowa?

About 11.2% 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 26.4% of people in Calumet, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calumet, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Calumet, Iowa has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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