Calmar, Iowa facts for kids
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Calmar, Iowa
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US-52, IA-24, and IA-150 junction in town
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| Motto(s):
"If you lived in Calmar, you'd be home now!"
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Location of Calmar, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Winneshiek |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.10 sq mi (2.86 km2) |
| • Land | 1.10 sq mi (2.86 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,247 ft (380 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,125 |
| • Density | 1,018.10/sq mi (392.93/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
52132
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| Area code(s) | 563 |
| FIPS code | 19-10045 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2393499 |
| Website | City of Calmar, Iowa Website |
Calmar is a small city located in Winneshiek County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,125 people lived there. Calmar is an important meeting point for several major roads. These include U.S. Route 52 and State highways 150 and 24.
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History of Calmar
Calmar was first planned out in 1854. This means its streets and building lots were mapped. The city got its name from a city in Sweden, which is now spelled Kalmar.
The town grew a lot in 1868. This was when the railroad was built through Calmar. Having a railroad made it easier for people and goods to travel. Calmar officially became a city on July 14, 1869.
Geography of Calmar
Calmar is located entirely on land. It does not have any water areas within its city limits. The city covers a total area of about 1.07 square miles (2.86 square kilometers).
Population Information
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1880 | 617 | — |
| 1890 | 813 | +31.8% |
| 1900 | 1,003 | +23.4% |
| 1910 | 849 | −15.4% |
| 1920 | 1,039 | +22.4% |
| 1930 | 915 | −11.9% |
| 1940 | 903 | −1.3% |
| 1950 | 937 | +3.8% |
| 1960 | 954 | +1.8% |
| 1970 | 1,008 | +5.7% |
| 1980 | 1,053 | +4.5% |
| 1990 | 1,026 | −2.6% |
| 2000 | 1,058 | +3.1% |
| 2010 | 978 | −7.6% |
| 2020 | 1,125 | +15.0% |
| Source: and Iowa Data Center Source: |
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Calmar's Population in 2020
In 2020, the city of Calmar had 1,125 people living there. There were 479 households in total. A household is a group of people living together.
Most of the people in Calmar were White (92.5%). About 3.8% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino. The average age of people in Calmar was 36.9 years old. About 27.7% of the residents were under 20 years old.
Education in Calmar
Calmar is home to one of the campuses of Northeast Iowa Community College. This college offers many different programs.
The city is part of the South Winneshiek Community School District. South Winneshiek High School is located right in Calmar. The elementary and middle schools for the district are in a nearby town called Ossian.
There is also a Catholic school system called CFS Catholic School. This school was formed by combining Catholic schools from Calmar, Festina, and Spillville.
Notable Person from Calmar
- John Brayshaw Kaye - He was a poet and also served as the mayor of Calmar.
See also
In Spanish: Calmar (Iowa) para niños
