Callaway, Nebraska facts for kids
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Callaway, Nebraska
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 Callaway, Nebraska
Location in Nebraska
Callaway, Nebraska
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Nebraska |
| County | Custer |
| Township | Delight |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.70 sq mi (1.81 km2) |
| • Land | 0.70 sq mi (1.81 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 2,549 ft (777 m) |
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| • Total | 563 |
| • Density | 806.59/sq mi (311.60/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
68825
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| Area code(s) | 308 |
| FIPS code | 31-07660 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397532 |
Callaway is a small village located in Custer County, Nebraska, in the United States. In 2020, the village had a population of 563 people. It's a quiet place with a rich history.
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History of Callaway
Callaway was officially started in 1885. It was named after a man named S. R. Callaway. He was the general manager of the Union Pacific Railroad at the time.
Geography of Callaway
Callaway is located entirely on land. According to the United States Census Bureau, the village covers a total area of about 0.70 square miles (1.81 square kilometers). This means it's a fairly compact community.
Population and People in Callaway
The population of Callaway has changed over the years. Here's how it has grown and shrunk since 1890:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 234 | — | |
| 1900 | 406 | 73.5% | |
| 1910 | 765 | 88.4% | |
| 1920 | 833 | 8.9% | |
| 1930 | 833 | 0.0% | |
| 1940 | 768 | −7.8% | |
| 1950 | 744 | −3.1% | |
| 1960 | 603 | −19.0% | |
| 1970 | 523 | −13.3% | |
| 1980 | 579 | 10.7% | |
| 1990 | 539 | −6.9% | |
| 2000 | 637 | 18.2% | |
| 2010 | 539 | −15.4% | |
| 2020 | 563 | 4.5% | |
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Callaway's 2010 Census Details
In 2010, there were 539 people living in Callaway. These people lived in 247 households, and 153 of these were families. The village had about 770 people per square mile. There were also 295 housing units available.
Most of the people in Callaway were White (98.3%). A small number were Native American (0.2%) or Asian (0.4%). About 1.1% of residents were from two or more racial backgrounds. Around 1.5% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Many households (23.9%) had children under 18 living with them. More than half (55.5%) were married couples. About 38.1% of households were not families. Also, 33.6% of all households had just one person living there. About 22.3% of these single-person households were people aged 65 or older.
The average age of people in Callaway in 2010 was 47.8 years. About 22.1% of residents were under 18. Around 28.2% were 65 years old or older. The village had slightly more females (54.5%) than males (45.5%).
See also
In Spanish: Callaway (Nebraska) para niños
