Calumet, Iowa facts for kids
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Calumet, Iowa
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Location of Calumet, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | O'Brien |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Land | 0.27 sq mi (0.69 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,437 ft (438 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 146 |
| • Density | 548.87/sq mi (211.65/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51009
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-10090 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0455060 |
Calumet is a small city located in O'Brien County, Iowa, in the United States. It's a quiet place where people live and work. In 2020, about 146 people called Calumet home.
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History of Calumet
Calumet got its start around the year 1887. This happened after a railroad was built through the area. The town was first known as Erie before its name changed to Calumet.
Geography of Calumet
Calumet is located at coordinates 42°56′46″N 95°33′7″W / 42.94611°N 95.55194°W. This tells us its exact spot on a map.
The city covers a total area of about 0.27 square miles (0.69 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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. | %± | |
| 1900 | 113 | — | |
| 1910 | 243 | 115.0% | |
| 1920 | 266 | 9.5% | |
| 1930 | 249 | −6.4% | |
| 1940 | 274 | 10.0% | |
| 1950 | 250 | −8.8% | |
| 1960 | 225 | −10.0% | |
| 1970 | 219 | −2.7% | |
| 1980 | 212 | −3.2% | |
| 1990 | 160 | −24.5% | |
| 2000 | 181 | 13.1% | |
| 2010 | 170 | −6.1% | |
| 2020 | 146 | −14.1% | |
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Calumet's Population in 2020
In 2020, there were 146 people living in Calumet. These people lived in 73 households, and 45 of these were families. The city had about 548 people per square mile.
Most people in Calumet were White (93.8%). A small number were Black or African American (2.1%). About 3.4% of the population identified with two or more races. Hispanic or Latino people made up 2.1% of the population.
- About 30% of households had children under 18.
- Many households (38.4%) were married couples living together.
- The average age in Calumet was 40.5 years old.
- About 28.8% of residents were under 20 years old.
- About 19.2% were 65 years old or older.
- There were slightly more males (55.5%) than females (44.5%) in the city.
Calumet's Population in 2010
In 2010, Calumet had 170 people. They lived in 75 households, and 50 of these were families. The population density was about 630 people per square mile.
Most residents (96.5%) were White, and 3.5% were African American. Hispanic or Latino people made up 4.7% of the population.
- About 26.7% of households had children under 18.
- The average age was 41.5 years.
- About 21.2% of residents were under 18.
- About 15.9% were 65 years old or older.
- The city had slightly more males (52.4%) than females (47.6%).
Education in Calumet
Students in Calumet attend schools that are part of the South O'Brien Community School District. This school district was created on July 1, 1993. It was formed by combining three smaller school districts: Paullina, Primghar, and Sutherland.
See also
In Spanish: Calumet (Iowa) para niños
