Calmar, IA

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2021 Population

952

3.74% 1-year decline

US Senator

Chuck Grassley

Republican Party

US Senator

Joni Ernst

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

35.7

1.13% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

13.8%

16.3% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$70,724

18.2% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$164,400

4.58% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

501

6.7% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Calmar, IA had a population of 952 people with a median age of 35.7 and a median household income of $70,724. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Calmar, IA declined from 989 to 952, a −3.74% decrease and its median household income grew from $59,844 to $70,724, a 18.2% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Calmar, IA are White (Non-Hispanic) (97%), White (Hispanic) (3.05%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (0%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (0%).

None of the households in Calmar, IA reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

100% of the residents in Calmar, IA are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Calmar, IA are Northeast Iowa Community College (661 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Calmar, IA was $164,400, and the homeownership rate was 77.5%.

Most people in Calmar, IA drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Calmar, IA was 2 cars per household.

United States Iowa Winneshiek County, IA Bremer, Winneshiek, Fayette, Clayton, Allamakee, Chickasaw & Howard Counties PUMA, IA

Population & Diversity

Calmar, IA is home to a population of 952 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2021, 0% of Calmar, IA residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

In 2021, there were 31.8 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (923 people) in Calmar, IA than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29 White (Hispanic) and 0 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

100%

2021 Citizenship

99.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 100% of Calmar, IA residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Calmar, IA was 99.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Calmar, IA compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Calmar, IA

White (Non-Hispanic)
923 ± 165
White (Hispanic)
29 ± 32
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
0 ± 10

3.05%

Hispanic Population

29 people

3.05% of the people in Calmar, IA are hispanic (29 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Calmar, IA as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Iowa.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
41,634 ± 4,977 people
India
10,950 ± 2,565 people
Vietnam
8,674 ± 2,283 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Iowa was Mexico, the natal country of 41,634 Iowa residents, followed by India with 10,950 and Vietnam with 8,674.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
22 ± 20
Vietnam
14 ± 24
Gulf War (1990s)
0 ± 14

Calmar, IA has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.57 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Calmar, IA employs 501 people. The largest industries in Calmar, IA are Manufacturing (115 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (82 people), and Educational Services (52 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($84,118), Educational Services ($53,125), and Construction ($51,250).

Males in Iowa have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,335. The income inequality in Iowa (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

501

2021 Value

± 106

−6.7%

1 Year decline

± 32%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Calmar, IA declined at a rate of −6.7%, from 537 employees to 501 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Calmar, IA, are Production Occupations (69 people), Management Occupations (49 people), and Transportation Occupations (48 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Calmar, IA.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Iowa (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

501

2021 Value

± 106

−6.7%

1 Year decline

± 32%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Calmar, IA declined at a rate of −6.7%, from 537 employees to 501 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Calmar, IA, are Manufacturing (115 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (82 people), and Educational Services (52 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Calmar, IA, though some of these residents may live in Calmar, IA and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,550

Median earning men ± $4,638

$32,841

Median earning women ± $4,355

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($83,603), Construction ($51,250), and Wholesale Trade ($51,125).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($39,583), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($34,167), and Manufacturing ($33,235).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Iowa. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Iowa.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Meat/seafood
$20.6B
Mixed freight
$19.9B
Machinery
$19.1B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa product (by dollars) was Meat/seafood with $20.6B, followed by Mixed freight ($19.9B) and Machinery ($19.1B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Iowa products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Iowa.

$252B

2020 Value in Iowa

$518B

Projected 2050 Value in Iowa

105% growth

In 2020, total outbound Iowa trade was $252B. This is expected to increase 105% to $518B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Iowa trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Iowa to other states, or from other states to Iowa.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$21.2B
Minnesota
$16.2B
Texas
$10.8B

In 2020, the top outbound Iowa domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $21.2B, followed by Minnesota with $16.2B and Texas and $10.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Iowa shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing the state of Iowa. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Calmar, IA. Showing the available data for Iowa.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.16%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Iowa went to Donald J. Trump with 52.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (44.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.16%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Iowa for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Iowa

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Chuck Grassley

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 1981

Joni Ernst

Senator from Iowa

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

Chuck Grassley and Joni Ernst are the senators currently representing Iowa.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Iowa over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Iowa

Iowa is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Iowa have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Calmar, IA awarded 661 degrees. The student population of Calmar, IA in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,622 male students and 2,391 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Calmar, IA are White (584 and 88.6%), followed by Unknown (21 and 3.19%), Hispanic or Latino (19 and 2.88%), and Black or African American (16 and 2.43%).

The largest universities in Calmar, IA by number of degrees awarded are Northeast Iowa Community College (661 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Calmar, IA are Liberal Arts & Sciences (144 and 21.8%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (92 and 13.9%), and Registered Nursing (90 and 13.6%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 4,013 students enrolled in Calmar, IA, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,556 records, of which 59.6% were women and 40.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Liberal Arts & Sciences
144 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
90 degree-majors awarded
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
26 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Calmar, IA was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 144 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Calmar, IA according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Northeast Iowa Community College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

661 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Northeast Iowa Community College with 661 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 216 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Calmar, IA, which is 0.485 times less than the 445 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 584 degrees mean that there were 27.8 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 21 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($5,400) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($720) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,400) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.63% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.621% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (742k), Some college (567k), and Bachelors Degree (459k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Calmar, IA was $164,400 in 2021, which is 0.671 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $157,200 to $164,400, a 4.58% increase. The homeownership rate in Calmar, IA is 77.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Calmar, IA have an average commute time of 18.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Calmar, IA is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$164,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,342

$297

Median Property Taxes

±$79

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Calmar, IA the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Calmar, IA compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

77.5%

Homeownership

2021

63.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.5% of the housing units in Calmar, IA were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 72%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Calmar, IA compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

The following map shows all of the places in Calmar, IA colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$70,724

Median Household Income

± $13,503

383

Number of Households

± 85

In 2021, the median household income of the 383 households in Calmar, IA grew to $70,724 from the previous year's value of $59,844.

The following chart displays the households in Calmar, IA distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $50k - $60k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Calmar, IA is from Iowa.

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in Iowa

0.438

2020 Wage GINI in Iowa

In 2021, the income inequality in Iowa was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.221% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Iowa was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Iowa in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Iowa across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.4%)
Carpooled (10.1%)
Worked At Home (4.21%)

In 2021, 83.4% of workers in Calmar, IA drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.1%) and those who worked at home (4.21%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

18.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Calmar, IA have a shorter commute time (18.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.1% of the workforce in Calmar, IA have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Calmar, IA compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Calmar, IA distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Calmar, IA have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

13.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Calmar, IA (131 out of 952 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Calmar, IA is White, followed by Black and Native American.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

99.3% of the population of Calmar, IA has health coverage, with 56.7% on employee plans, 22.9% on Medicaid, 10.4% on Medicare, 8.72% on non-group plans, and 0.525% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Winneshiek County, IA see 909 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.11% decrease from the previous year (910 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1528 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 389 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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909 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Winneshiek County, IA

Primary care physicians in Winneshiek County, IA see an average of 909 patients per year. This represents a 0.11% decrease from the previous year (910 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Winneshiek County, IA in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 33.2% under 18 years, 13.7% between 18 and 34 years, 43.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.98% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.9% were men and 48.1% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

0.735%

Uninsured

56.7%

Employer Coverage

22.9%

Medicaid

10.4%

Medicare

8.72%

Non-Group

0.525%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Calmar, IA declined by 9.1% from 0.809% to 0.735%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Calmar, IA changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.