Callaway County, Missouri
MO · FIPS 29027 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 44,741 | — | #1,106 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,176 | -1.3% | #900 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.4 years | +1.3% | #2,294 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $201,600 | -28.5% | #1,383 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $887 | -23.7% | #1,506 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | -7.5% | #1,177 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Callaway County has a population of 44,741, making it the #1,106 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Callaway County is $74,176, ranking #900 out of 3,222 counties — 1.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.6% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Callaway County is $201,600 (-28.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $887/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.5%.
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91.6% of residents in Callaway County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% below the national rate.
About Callaway County, Missouri
Callaway County, Missouri has a total population of 44,741, making it the 1,106th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Callaway County is 39.4 years, which is 1.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Callaway County is $74,176, which ranks #900 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 1.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Callaway County is $201,600, 28.5% below the national median. Renters in Callaway County pay a median gross rent of $887 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Callaway County, 24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.9 min.
Callaway County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.9%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.7%).
All data for Callaway County, Missouri comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.