Demographics & People — Calamus, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 405 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~400 |
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| Median Age | 39.3 |
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| Total Households | 168 |
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| Family Households | 106 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.41 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0353 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 382 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 7 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 231 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 86 |
| Irish | 41 |
| English | 39 |
| Dutch | 23 |
| Other groups | 23 |
| Norwegian | 17 |
| Belgian | 13 |
| Scottish | 12 |
| European | 9 |
Language
| English Only | 397 |
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| Spanish | 2 |
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| Population 5+ | 399 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 28 |
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| Population 18+ | 296 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 38.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.6% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Calamus, Iowa.
