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Callaway

Minnesota · 178 residents · 0.626 sq mi
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Callaway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,500. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $71,700. Households here earn about 35% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
178
−11%since 2000
from 200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
284 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 319 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.0
+21%since 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1571802042272501990201020202024Callaway
2024224
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,614
+94%since 2000
from $12,151 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$679
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
24.7% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+13%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic53.4%(95)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other38.6%(69)
Diversity Score65.2%(116)
Diversity Score
65
+402%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+14%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 84.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.5%
−22.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−64.9 ptssince 2013
from 79.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Callaway, Minnesota?

Callaway, Minnesota has about 178 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Callaway, Minnesota?

The typical household in Callaway, Minnesota earns about $47,500 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 $71,700, and the typical rent is about $679 a month.

How educated are people in Callaway, Minnesota?

About 15.9% 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 8.8% of people in Callaway, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Callaway, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Callaway, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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