Callaway County, MO Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Callaway County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 44,976 | 6,177,646 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 53.1 | 88.7 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.08% | 0.26% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 38.3 | 37.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 16,203 | 2,484,450 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Callaway County grew by 2.9% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 44,541 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Callaway County has a the economy index of C, which means it is somewhat prosperous.
| Metric | Callaway County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,828 | $69,051 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.99% | 4.84% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.5% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Callaway County is about 3% higher than in Missouri.
Housing
| Metric | Callaway County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $203,677 | $136,017 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $850 | $995 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 76.3% | 67.9% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Callaway County is about 20.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $850 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Callaway County spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 175 hours, about 7.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Callaway County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 21.0 | 21.0 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 42.1 | 42.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 175 | 175 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,437 | $5,435 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 9.0% | 11.6% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 6,418 | 7,545 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 593 | 923 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Missouri:
Saline County (11.5 min), Nodaway County (11.9 min), Adair County (12.1 min).
Slowest:
Bollinger County (33.1 min), Dallas County (31.6 min), Caldwell County (31.0 min).
The average commute time in Callaway County is about the same as in Missouri.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Callaway County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Callaway County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.7% | 28.8% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.53 | 2.42 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Missouri:
St. Louis County (0.4), Platte County (0.4), Boone County (0.4).
Lowest:
Bollinger County (0.2), Wayne County (0.2), Ripley County (0.2).
Health
Callaway County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Callaway County | Missouri Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.6 | 76.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 15.7% | 19.0% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 21.0% | 22.8% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Missouri:
St. Charles County (0.8), Platte County (0.8), Boone County (0.8).
Lowest:
Scotland County (0.7), Ripley County (0.7), Pemiscot County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Callaway County, Missouri.
What is the population of Callaway County, Missouri?
The population of Callaway County, Missouri is 44,976, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Callaway County, Missouri?
The population density of Callaway County, Missouri is 53.1 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Callaway County, Missouri?
The median household income in Callaway County, Missouri is $70,828, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Callaway County, Missouri?
The median home price in Callaway County, Missouri is $203,677, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Callaway County, Missouri?
The unemployment rate in Callaway County, Missouri is 5.5%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.