Callaway County's 2026 population is estimated at 45,742, reflecting a 0.68% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Callaway County is the 24th largest county in Missouri. The 2010 population was 44,312 and has grown 3.23% since 2010.
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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