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Calloway County, Kentucky
Calloway County, Kentucky. Calloway County had 39,421 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.0% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). It holds 3 places (2 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 11 census tracts. GEOID 21035.
Calloway County is the county of the Murray, KY micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
39,421
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 37,103 · ACS 2020-2024: 38,224
Median household income
$52,706
±$4,077 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $63,726
Median home value
$183,200
±$9,075 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $205,600
Median gross rent
$870
±$64 (90% margin)
Kentucky: $967
How many people live in Calloway County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 37,103 residents in Calloway County. The Census Bureau estimates 39,421 for July 1, 2025, up 5.0% since 2020, faster than Kentucky (+2.2%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 38,224 over 385 square miles of land.
| Measure | Calloway County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 38,224 | 4,534,824 | −613 |
| Households | 15,239±332 | 1,814,469 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.31±0.05 | 2.43 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,106±35 | 2,023,116 | −714 |
Calloway County's population since 2000
From 34,177 in 2000 to 39,421 in 2025: up 15.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Calloway County?
Calloway County holds 3 places: 2 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Murray with 18,964 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Calloway County?
The median resident of Calloway County is 35.9 years old; 18.2% are under 18 and 16.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.9%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 4.0%. 4.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Calloway County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.9±0.5 | 39.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.2%±0.1 pts | 22.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.9%±0.2 pts | 17.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.7% | 5.0% | +1.0 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.9%±0.6 pts | 81.5% | −2.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 4.0%±0.6 pts | 7.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.8%±0.3 pts | 1.6% | +0.7 pts |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.8%±0.7 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.0%±0.7 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.4%±0.8 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0%±0.8 pts | 6.5% | – |
| With a disability | 16.7%±1.8 pts | 17.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.5%±1.4 pts | 6.0% | +2.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.1%±1.6 pts | 88.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 31.2%±2.6 pts | 27.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.5%±1.8 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.4%±0.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Calloway County earn?
Half of Calloway County's 15,239 households earn less than $52,706 a year (±$4,077), against $63,726 in Kentucky. In 2015-2019 it was $52,025 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Calloway County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,706±$4,077 | $63,726 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $72,292±$3,877 | $87,807 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,867±$1,513 | $35,821 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 17.2%±2.8 pts | 16.1% | −4.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.0%±4.5 pts | 20.3% | −11.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 9.4%±1.6 pts | 13.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.2%±2.3 pts | 88.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Calloway County?
Owners occupy 63.9% of Calloway County's occupied homes and renters 36.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $183,200 by its owner (±$9,075). The median renter pays $870 a month including utilities, and 33.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Calloway County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $183,200±$9,075 | $205,600 | +$14,226 |
| Median gross rent | $870±$64 | $967 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.8%±5.7 pts | 36.6% | −9.8 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,254±$62 | $1,433 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 63.9%±2.5 pts | 68.3% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,106±35 | 2,023,116 | −714 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.3%±2.0 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 63.8%±2.6 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.2%±1.8 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.2%±0.6 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.8%±1.2 pts | 9.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Calloway County building?
Builders took permits for 20 new housing units across Calloway County in 2025 (12 single-family), 0.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Calloway County get to work?
78.3% of Calloway County's workers drive alone and 6.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Calloway County | Kentucky | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.8%±2.0 pts | 59.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4%±1.3 pts | 4.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 78.3%±2.5 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5%±1.8 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Walked | 6.1%±1.7 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.0%±1.2 pts | 10.2% | +1.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.3 min±1.2 | 24.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Calloway County's census tracts?
Calloway County is divided into 11 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $28,125 (Tract 103.01) to $98,405 (Tract 106.02).
| Tract 10121035010100 | 4,594±495 | $60,302 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 10221035010200 | 4,517±428 | $59,709 |
| Tract 103.0121035010301 | 2,370±134 | $28,125 |
| Tract 103.0321035010303 | 3,031±495 | $33,942 |
| Tract 103.0421035010304 | 4,204±569 | $48,264 |
| Tract 10421035010400 | 2,417±389 | $38,839 |
| Tract 10521035010500 | 3,376±473 | $41,755 |
| Tract 106.0121035010601 | 3,085±470 | $60,313 |
| Tract 106.0221035010602 | 4,306±579 | $98,405 |
| Tract 10721035010700 | 3,111±398 | $70,500 |
| Tract 10821035010800 | 3,213±360 | $51,190 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Calloway County compare with Kentucky's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 26th of 120 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 22nd of 120 |
| Residents per square mile | 34th of 120 |
| Median household income | 71st of 120 |
| Median home value | 35th of 120 |
| Median gross rent | 28th of 120 |
| Poverty rate | 66th of 120 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14th of 120 |
| Median age | 114th of 120 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Calloway County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.