Kamrar, Iowa facts for kids
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Kamrar, Iowa
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Location of Kamrar, Iowa
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Iowa |
| County | Hamilton |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.85 sq mi (2.21 km2) |
| • Land | 0.85 sq mi (2.21 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,122 ft (342 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 179 |
| • Density | 209.60/sq mi (80.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
50132
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| Area code(s) | 515 |
| FIPS code | 19-40215 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0458020 |
Kamrar is a small city located in Hamilton County, Iowa, in the United States. In 2020, the city had a population of 179 people.
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History of Kamrar
Kamrar was officially planned and mapped out in 1881. The city was named after Judge J. M. Kamrar. He was a well-known lawyer in the area. Judge Kamrar also worked as an officer for the Chicago & Northwestern Railway Company. Later in his life, he lived in Blue Earth, Minnesota. He was one of the first people there to own a car! There is a statue in the town square to remember him. Kamrar has had a post office since 1882, helping people send and receive mail for over a century.
Geography and Location
Kamrar is located at coordinates 42 degrees, 23 minutes, 31 seconds North and 93 degrees, 43 minutes, 43 seconds West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The United States Census Bureau says that Kamrar covers a total area of about 0.86 square miles (2.21 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
Population and People
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 223 | — |
| 1910 | 262 | +17.5% |
| 1920 | 256 | −2.3% |
| 1930 | 286 | +11.7% |
| 1940 | 288 | +0.7% |
| 1950 | 261 | −9.4% |
| 1960 | 268 | +2.7% |
| 1970 | 243 | −9.3% |
| 1980 | 225 | −7.4% |
| 1990 | 203 | −9.8% |
| 2000 | 229 | +12.8% |
| 2010 | 199 | −13.1% |
| 2020 | 179 | −10.1% |
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Kamrar's Population Over Time
The population of Kamrar has changed over the years. In 1900, there were 223 people. The highest population was in 1940 with 288 residents. By 2020, the population was 179 people. This means Kamrar is a small community.
Who Lives in Kamrar?
According to the census in 2020, there were 179 people living in Kamrar. These people lived in 80 households, with 51 of them being families. Most residents (94.4%) were White. A small number of people were Black or African American, or from two or more races. About 2.2% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
In terms of age, the average age in Kamrar was about 45 years old. About 26% of the residents were under 20 years old. Another 17% were 65 years old or older. The rest were adults between 20 and 64. The city had slightly more males (54.2%) than females (45.8%).
Education in Kamrar
Students in Kamrar attend schools within the Webster City Community School District. Before July 1, 2019, Kamrar was part of the Northeast Hamilton Community School District. That district later joined with the Webster City district.
See also
In Spanish: Kamrar para niños
