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Callaway

Minnesota · 176 residents (2025 est.) · 0.626 sq mi
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Callaway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $87,500. Households here earn about 40% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
224
+12%since 2000
from 200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
358 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 319 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.8
+23%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:176 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1571802042272501990201020202024Callaway
2024224
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,022
+106%since 2000
from $12,151 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.8%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.333
−16%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$913
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
29.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+24%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
30
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic61%(122)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(5)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score13%(26)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other30.4%(68)
Diversity Score62.1%(139)
Diversity Score
62
+379%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+22%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
−17.5 ptssince 2011
from 84.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.6%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2012
from 25.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.4%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2017
from 73.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Callaway, Minnesota?

Callaway, Minnesota has about 224 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Callaway, Minnesota?

The typical household in Callaway, Minnesota earns about $53,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Callaway, Minnesota expensive?

In Callaway, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $87,500, and the typical rent is about $913 a month.

How educated are people in Callaway, Minnesota?

About 14.0% of adults age 25 and over in Callaway, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Callaway, Minnesota?

About 13.8% of people in Callaway, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Callaway, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Callaway, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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