Callaway, Maryland Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 930, Callaway's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Callaway is a small community located in Maryland, within St. Mary's County. The total population is 930. It ranks as the 342nd most populous out of 527 Census-designated places in Maryland.

Age Demographics

The median age in Callaway is 46.2 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 39.4 years. Only 10.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Callaway is $160,341. This is 55% higher than the state median of $103,678. It is also 99% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.8%. This is 38% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Callaway, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $364,700. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $419,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Callaway is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 92.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 36% higher than the state average of 67.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Callaway has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.4% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 4.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (93.4% vs 46.6%). The Black or African American population (4.5%) is well below the state average of 28.9%.

Education

29.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 33% lower than the state rate of 43.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 97.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Callaway, Maryland is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Maryland state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 527 Census-designated places in Maryland. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.