Calamus, Iowa
Calamus: City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States
About
Calamus is a city located in the county of Clinton in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 439 and a population density of 351 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 397 inhabitants.
The city was created 167 years ago in 1857.
Quick Facts about Calamus
| Population : | 397 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Clinton County |
| Postal code : | 52729 |
| Area : | 1.25 km2 |
| Altitude : | 699 feet / 213 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1858 (167 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:21:06 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 317 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -10.58% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Calamus is located at 41°49'33"N 90°45'30"W (41.8258600, -90.7582000).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Calamus decreased by 10.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 439 | - | census |
| 2011 | 437 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 431 | -1.39% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 427 | -0.94% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 421 | -1.43% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 418 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 415 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 409 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 402 | -1.74% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 401 | -0.25% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 397 | -1.01% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 20,916 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 22,346 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -6.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 20,945 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 22,350 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 19.4% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.2% |
| Female persons, % : | 44.8% |
| White only, percent : | 87.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 9.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.5% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.0% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 85.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,396 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.3% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 9,675 |
Calamus zip code is 52729.
County name: Clinton, County
fips: 19045
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 9,675 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 75.4% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $86,500 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,014 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $412 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $576 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 29 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 8,433 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.21 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 83.6% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 14.5% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.9% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 48.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 51.7% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 15,477 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 63,719 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 189,456 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $8,589 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $52,428 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $26,035 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 14.4% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 392 |
| 2019 total employment : | 4,089 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 151,928 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 0.8% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 951 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,388 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 764 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 349 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 32 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,304 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 52 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,172 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 50.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 441.76 |
Schools in Calamus
College & universities near Calamus, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153427 | Hamilton Technical College | Davenport (IA) | 52807 |
Stations (8)
Amtrak & bus stations near Calamus, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| KEE | Kewanee | Loomis and North Tremont Sts. | RAIL |
| GBB | Galesburg station | 225 South Seminary Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Calamus
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Calamu Post Office | Calamus (IA) | 52729 |
Other cities in Clinton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Clinton County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton | 25,039 | Clinton is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States, and the county seat. |
| De Witt | 5,242 | Township of Iowa |
| Camanche | 4,368 | City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States |
| Wheatland | 724 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Grand Mound | 591 | City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States |
| Delmar | 479 | Delmar is a city in Clinton County, Iowa, United States. |
| Lost Nation | 403 | Park in Clinton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Charlotte | 360 | City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States |
| Low Moor | 251 | City in Clinton County, Iowa, USA |
| Goose Lake | 220 | City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States |
| Welton | 148 | City in Clinton County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Toronto | 119 | Town in Clinton County, Iowa, USA |
| Andover | 98 | City in Clinton County, Iowa |
