Callaway County's estimated 2026 population is 46,291 with a growth rate of 1.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Callaway County is the 23rd largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 44,312 and has seen a growth of 4.47% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 39.4 years
Female: 40.4 years
Male: 37.7 years
There are 35,483 adults, (8,018 of whom are seniors) in Callaway County.
Female: 21,625 (48.3%)
Male: 23,116 (51.7%)
The racial composition of Callaway County includes 88.37% White, 3.76% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39,537 | 88.37% |
| Two or more races | 3,014 | 6.74% |
| Black or African American | 1,684 | 3.76% |
| Other race | 277 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 165 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 64 | 0.14% |
Callaway County's average per capita income is $45,492. Household income levels show a median of $74,176. The poverty rate stands at 11.65%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,745 | - |
| Families | $89,499 | $105,714 |
| Households | $74,176 | $88,804 |
| Non Families | $38,210 | $46,149 |
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