Kalmar, MN is a small rural community located in the southwestern region of Minnesota. With a population of 867 people, Kalmar is a tight-knit community with many unique local businesses. Some notable establishments include the Trailside Market & Cafe, which offers locally sourced organic food and drinks, as well as the historic Kalmar Hardware & Mercantile that has been serving the community since 1934. For those who enjoy outdoor activities, there are plenty of year-round options to choose from including hiking, fishing, bird watching and camping. The town also hosts many different events such as the annual Fourth of July celebration and Christmas parade. Sporting events in Kalmar occur throughout the year with youth sports leagues playing soccer, baseball and softball in multiple parks around town. There are also numerous organizations dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of Kalmar such as The Friends of Kalmar County Parks and The Friends of Lake Miltiona Nature Center.
The population in Kalmar is 867. There are 27 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Kalmar is 53.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Kalmar is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Kalmar
- 75.4% are married
- 7.9% are divorced
- 30.2% are married with children
- 4.1% have children, but are single
Race in Kalmar
- 93.4% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander