Calloway County, Kentucky Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Calloway County is located in Kentucky with a total population of 37,882. It is the 26th most populous county out of 120 in Kentucky.

Age Demographics

The median age in Calloway County is 35.4 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 39.1 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Calloway County is $51,854. This is 17% lower than the state median of $62,417. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.2%. This is 7% higher than the state poverty rate of 16.1%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 10% lower than the state rate of 4.8%. The median home value is $181,200. Housing costs are 6% lower than the state median of $192,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 63.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 68.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Calloway County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 87.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.6%. The Black or African American population (3.6%) is well below the state average of 7.8%.

Education

32.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Calloway County in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 27.0%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.4%.