Calumet, Minnesota facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Calumet
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Location of the city of Calumet
within Itasca County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Itasca |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.88 sq mi (4.86 km2) |
| • Land | 1.80 sq mi (4.66 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.20 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,381 ft (421 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 334 |
| • Density | 185.56/sq mi (71.64/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55716
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| Area code(s) | 218 |
| FIPS code | 27-09316 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0655597 |
Calumet (say "KAL-yoo-met") is a small city in Itasca County, Minnesota, in the United States. It's a quiet place with a population of 334 people, according to the 2020 census.
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History of Calumet
When Calumet Started
Calumet has had a post office since 1908. A post office is where you send and receive mail. This means people have been living and communicating in Calumet for over a hundred years!
What "Calumet" Means
The city's name, Calumet, comes from a French word. During the time when Europeans first came to the Americas, this word was often used for a special Native American ceremonial pipe.
Geography of Calumet
Where is Calumet Located?
Calumet is in Minnesota. The city covers a total area of about 1.88 square miles (4.86 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Main Roads and Nearby Parks
U.S. Highway 169 is the main road that goes through Calumet. This highway helps people travel to and from the city. Just outside of Calumet, you can find Hill-Annex Mine State Park. This park is a cool place to visit and learn about mining history.
Population of Calumet
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Calumet has changed over the years. Here's a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1910 | 245 | — | |
| 1920 | 445 | 81.6% | |
| 1930 | 805 | 80.9% | |
| 1940 | 946 | 17.5% | |
| 1950 | 854 | −9.7% | |
| 1960 | 799 | −6.4% | |
| 1970 | 460 | −42.4% | |
| 1980 | 469 | 2.0% | |
| 1990 | 382 | −18.6% | |
| 2000 | 383 | 0.3% | |
| 2010 | 367 | −4.2% | |
| 2020 | 334 | −9.0% | |
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A Look at the 2010 Census
In 2010, there were 367 people living in Calumet. About 25% of the residents were under 18 years old. This means a good number of kids and teenagers lived in the city. The average age of people in Calumet was about 39.5 years old.
Famous People from Calumet
Mike Antonovich: Hockey Player
Did you know that a professional ice hockey player is from Calumet? Mike Antonovich used to play in the NHL, which is the top ice hockey league in North America.
See also
In Spanish: Calumet (Minnesota) para niños
