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Calamus, Wisconsin
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| Motto(s):
"Proud of our Farming Heritage"
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Location of Calamus, Wisconsin
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Wisconsin |
| County | Dodge |
| Area | |
| • Total | 36.6 sq mi (94.7 km2) |
| • Land | 36.1 sq mi (93.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 886 ft (270 m) |
| Population
(2000)
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| • Total | 1,005 |
| • Density | 27.9/sq mi (10.8/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code(s) | 920 |
| FIPS code | 55-11850 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1582902 |
| Website | Town of Calamus, Dodge County, Wisconsin |
Calamus is a small town located in Dodge County, Wisconsin, in the United States. In the year 2000, about 1,005 people lived there. Two smaller communities, South Beaver Dam and Lost Lake, are also partly located within the town of Calamus.
History of Calamus
The town of Calamus was officially started a long time ago, on January 22, 1846.
Geography of Calamus
Calamus covers a total area of about 36.5 square miles (which is about 94.7 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, specifically 36.1 square miles (93.4 square kilometers). A smaller part, about 0.5 square miles (1.2 square kilometers), is covered by water.
People of Calamus
In 2000, there were 1,005 people living in Calamus. This means there were about 27.9 people per square mile (or 10.8 people per square kilometer).
Most of the people living in Calamus were White. A small number of residents were African American or Native American, and some were from other backgrounds. About 1% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
There were 379 households in the town. A household is a group of people living together in one home. Many of these households (about 67%) were married couples living together. About 31.9% of households had children under 18 living with them. Some households were led by a single female parent, and others were made up of individuals living alone. The average household had about 2 or 3 people.
The people in Calamus were of different ages. About 23.2% were under 18 years old. About 29.8% were young adults between 25 and 44 years old. About 12.6% of the population was 65 years old or older. The average age in the town was 39 years. For every 100 females, there were slightly more males.
