Callaway County, Missouri Demographics 2026
Callaway County, Missouri has a population of 44,741, the 24th most populous county in Missouri. The median household income is $74,176 and the median home value is $201,600. The poverty rate is 11.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Callaway County Quick Facts
How Callaway County Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,541 | 44,741 | +0.4% |
| Median household income | $72,645 | $74,176 | +2.1% |
| Median home value | $196,200 | $201,600 | +2.8% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 40 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Callaway County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fulton | 12,617 | $51,429 | 14.0% | $155,900 |
| Holts Summit | 4,609 | $85,064 | 4.8% | $191,900 |
| Auxvasse | 1,452 | $56,307 | 29.8% | $132,600 |
| New Bloomfield | 876 | $76,146 | 7.2% | $148,800 |
| Tebbetts | 386 | $76,089 | 61.4% | $213,700 |
| Mokane | 257 | $90,143 | 17.1% | $108,600 |
| Kingdom City | 114 | $32,813 | 34.2% | $86,400 |
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Population Overview
Callaway County is located in Missouri with a total population of 44,741. It is the 24th most populous county out of 115 in Missouri. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Callaway County is 39.4 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 39.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Callaway County is $74,176. This is 5% higher than the state median of $70,702. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.7%. This is 7% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate is 5.1%. This is 26% higher than the state rate of 4.0%. The median home value is $201,600. Housing costs are 12% lower than the state median of $230,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Callaway County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 68.1%.
Race & Ethnicity
Callaway County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 3.7%. The Black or African American population (3.7%) is well below the state average of 10.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 5.2%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 2.1%.
Education
24.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% lower than the state rate of 32.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Callaway County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Missouri and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Callaway County, Missouri?
Callaway County has a population of 44,741, making it the 24th most populous county in Missouri.
What is the median income in Callaway County?
The median household income in Callaway County is $74,176 with a poverty rate of 11.7%.
How many cities are in Callaway County, Missouri?
Callaway County contains 7 Census-designated places.