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Callaway

Nebraska · 563 residents · 0.698 sq mi
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Callaway has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,920. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,300. Households here earn about 33% less than the Nebraska median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
563
−12%since 2000
from 637 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
807 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 913 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
−12%since 2000
from 48.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4905746587428261990201020202024Callaway
2024562
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,920
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,656 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,309
+86%since 2000
from $14,673 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$526
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $319 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.7%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
24.3% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+34%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(618)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(9)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.3%(27)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(526)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino3%(17)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.8%(16)
Diversity Score15.5%(87)
Diversity Score
16
+260%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+63%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+10.9 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.8%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
54.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.3%
−86.8 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Callaway, Nebraska?

Callaway, Nebraska has about 563 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Callaway, Nebraska?

The typical household in Callaway, Nebraska earns about $41,920 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Callaway, Nebraska expensive?

In Callaway, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $106,300, and the typical rent is about $526 a month.

How educated are people in Callaway, Nebraska?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in Callaway, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Callaway, Nebraska?

About 14.6% of people in Callaway, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Callaway, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Callaway, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 45 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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