Callaway County, Missouri Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 24th-largest in Missouri

The population of Callaway County, Missouri is 44,541 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 24th-largest county in Missouri. The median household income is $72,645, the median home value is $196,200, and the median age is 39.3.

The population of Callaway County has grown 1.8% since 2010 (44,312 → 45,126), a +0.13% annualized rate.

Callaway County within Missouri · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

44,541

Population

+0.13%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$72,645

Median Income

$196,200

Median Home Value

Callaway County covers 835 sq mi of land at 53.4 people per square mile.

About Callaway County, MO

Callaway County is a county in Missouri with a population of 44,541. It ranks #24 among counties in Missouri by population. The median age is 39.3, in line with the national median. The population is 51.7% male and 48.3% female.

The median household income in Callaway County is $72,645, near the US median of $74,580. 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $196,200, with monthly rent averaging $850. The homeownership rate of 76.3% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in Callaway County reflects 25.4% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 9.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.6 minutes each way.

Callaway County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Callaway County had a population of 44,312 in 2010 and 45,126 in 2024, a 1.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 45,126 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.13%.

45,126

Population (2024)

44,312

Population (2010)

45,126

Peak (2024)

0.13%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	44,312	-	-	estimate
2011	44,311	-1	-0.00%	estimate
2012	44,413	+102	+0.23%	estimate
2013	44,546	+133	+0.30%	estimate
2014	44,651	+105	+0.24%	estimate
2015	44,722	+71	+0.16%	estimate
2016	45,082	+360	+0.80%	estimate
2017	45,002	-80	-0.18%	estimate
2018	44,987	-15	-0.03%	estimate
2019	44,762	-225	-0.50%	estimate
2020	44,346	-416	-0.93%	estimate
2021	44,655	+309	+0.70%	estimate
2022	44,760	+105	+0.24%	estimate
2023	44,818	+58	+0.13%	estimate
2024	45,126	+308	+0.69%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	89.3%
Black or African American	3.4%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.8%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

39.3

Median Age

48.3%

Female

51.7%

Male

17.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.4%

5–9

5.5%

10–14

6.5%

15–19

6.6%

20–24

6.3%

25–34

13.3%

35–44

13.0%

45–54

12.2%

55–59

7.1%

60–64

6.7%

65–74

10.7%

75–84

5.0%

85+

1.6%

Children (under 15): 17.4% · Seniors (65+): 17.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$72,645+$3,725 vs state
Mean household income	$88,969
Per-capita income	$32,920
Poverty rate	8.7%+0.3% vs state
Unemployment rate	3.2%
Employment-to-population	55.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.6%

Manufacturing

10.0%

Public administration

9.9%

Finance & real estate

7.9%

Retail trade

7.4%

Construction

6.7%

Information

6.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.6%

The largest employment sector in Callaway County is professional & business services, accounting for 22.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.8%

Drive alone

2.3%

Carpool

79.0%

Public transit

9.0%

Work from home

23.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$196,200$-19,400 vs state

Median home value

$850

Median rent

76.3%

Homeownership rate

18,596

Total housing units

87.1%

Occupied

12.9%

Vacant

23.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.5%

With health insurance

94.9%

With broadband internet

24.9%

Foreign-born

8.0%

Veterans (18+)

15.0%

With a disability

98.5%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

90.7%

High School+

25.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Callaway County, Missouri has a population of 44,541 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 24th-largest county in Missouri. Population density is 53 people per square mile.

The population of Callaway County has grown 1.8% since 2010 (44,312 → 45,126), a +0.13% annualized rate.

The median household income in Callaway County, Missouri is $72,645, with mean (average) household income of $88,969 and per-capita income of $32,920. 8.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Callaway County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (89.3%), Black or African American (3.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Callaway County, Missouri is 39.3 years. Residents are 48.3% female and 51.7% male.

The median home value in Callaway County is $196,200 and median monthly rent is $850. 76.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 18,596 total housing units, 12.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Callaway County, Missouri is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

Kansas City is among the largest cities associated with Callaway County, Missouri, with a population of 508,233.