City profile · Minnesota · Census ACS 2023

Callaway, MN

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Callaway - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

197
Residents
$55,000
Median income
$83,300
Median home
$1,027
Median rent (state)

Callaway - the verdict

Out of every US city with 1,000+ residents, Callaway places in the 27th percentile for household income and the 28th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

27th
percentile, household income
4th
percentile, home value
22nd
percentile, median rent
28th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Callaway, MN

Callaway is a small town in Minnesota, home to 197 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Callaway households earn a median of $55,000 annually, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 3.8%. Typical homes in Callaway are valued around $83,300, and the median resident age is 38.5 years. 15.4% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 67.1% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The Census Building Permit Survey recorded 0 residential units authorized here in 2024 (No Permits). Crime here tracks close to the national norm: FBI UCR reporting places total crime at 2185.8 incidents per 100,000 residents, near the national average (voluntary agency reporting, reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score).

Minnesota tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: on BEA's 100-equals-national-average cost index, Minnesota scores 98.6 (Near Average), per the 2024 Regional Price Parities release. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $1,027 monthly. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Minnesota run around $225, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. FEMA's National Risk Index rates natural-hazard exposure at 37.4 out of 100 (Very Low).

Population

197 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Minnesota

Median Household Income

$55,000 /yr

Poverty 3.8%

Cost of Living Index (state)

98.6 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Minnesota average

How does Callaway compare to other US cities?

Callaway measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 27% higher than other cities
Home value 4% pricier than other cities
Median rent 22% pricier than other cities
Safety 28% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Minnesota, Callaway ranks #196 of 229 Minnesota cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Callaway against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Minnesota only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Minnesota-relative analysis

Median Home Value places Callaway near the bottom of Minnesota's cities

Among the 774 Minnesota cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Callaway ranks #699 - the 10th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Callaway only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#597 of 775
23rd percentile in Minnesota
Median Gross Rent
#431 of 785
44th percentile in Minnesota
Median Home Value
#699 of 774
10th percentile in Minnesota
Poverty Rate
#495 of 785
37th percentile in Minnesota
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#551 of 784
29th percentile in Minnesota

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Minnesota only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

27thIncome percentile
28thSafety percentile

27th percentile nationally for median household income · 28th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Callaway's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Callaway's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 47 Avg. percentile National median
Callaway's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Callaway's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$83,300 Among the most affordable more affordable than 96% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Callaway $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Callaway, MN Callaway, MN's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Callaway, MN-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Callaway, MN median $55,000/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Callaway, MN's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Callaway, MN. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 15.4%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 3.8%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 67.1%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
197
Median Income
$55,000
Median Home Value
$83,300
Median Age
38.5
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Labor force participation
67.1%
Bachelor's Degree+
15.4%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
2185.8
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
0.0
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2185.8
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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170 residents175 residents180 residents185 residents 202020212022202320242025 175 residents 176 residents ▲ +0.6%
Callaway's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

Total Permits (2024)
0
housing units authorized
Single-Family
0
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 0
2020 0
2021 0
2022 4
2023 0
2024 0

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
67.6%
Carpool
10.5%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
17.1%
Work from Home
4.8%

Based on 105 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Minnesota - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$95
avg/month
Natural Gas
$85
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Minnesota state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Minnesota state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Callaway sits in

Cost of Living Index
98.6
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,027/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
37.4 / 100
Very Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Minnesota

Woodstock
196 people
Campbell
195 people
Hardwick
199 people
Pease
199 people
Shelly
195 people
Elrosa
194 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Callaway's 197 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Spruce Pine, AL
197 people
Fredonia (Biscoe), AR
197 people
Perla, AR
197 people
Rye, AR
197 people
Mendes, GA
197 people
Waresboro, GA
197 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Callaway's $55,000 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Gurley, AL
$55,000 median income
Brevig Mission, AK
$55,000 median income
Nikolaevsk, AK
$55,000 median income
Perrytown, AR
$55,000 median income
Ridgecrest Heights, CA
$55,000 median income
Lawtey, FL
$55,000 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Callaway, MN Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Callaway, MN - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 65.5% 21.8% 12.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.5% White 65.5% Black or African American 0.0% Asian 0.0% American Indian 21.8% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 12.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Callaway compares to nearby Minnesota cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Callaway (this city) 197 $55,000
Woodstock 196 $55,699
Campbell 195 $76,579
Hardwick 199 $37,917
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MN FBI UCR Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Callaway, MN?

What is the population of Callaway, MN? +

The population of Callaway, MN stands at 197 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Callaway, MN? +

In Callaway, the typical household earns $55,000 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Callaway? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Callaway; the closest available measure is the Minnesota state average, a cost of living index of 98.6 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Minnesota vary by metro area.

Is Callaway, MN safe? +

Callaway has a total crime rate of 2185.8 per 100,000 residents, which is near the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Callaway, MN? +

Homes in Callaway carry a median value of $83,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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