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Callaway County, Missouri
Callaway County, Missouri. Callaway County had 45,765 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.3% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). It holds 8 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 1 census-designated) and 11 census tracts. GEOID 29027.
Callaway County is one of the 4 counties of the Jefferson City, MO metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
45,765
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 44,283 · ACS 2020-2024: 44,741
Median household income
$74,176
±$2,935 (90% margin)
Missouri: $70,702
Median home value
$201,600
±$12,197 (90% margin)
Missouri: $230,300
Median gross rent
$887
±$44 (90% margin)
Missouri: $1,033
How many people live in Callaway County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 44,283 residents in Callaway County. The Census Bureau estimates 45,765 for July 1, 2025, up 3.3% since 2020, faster than Missouri (+1.9%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 44,741 over 835 square miles of land.
| Measure | Callaway County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 44,741 | 6,191,814 | −148 |
| Households | 16,485±462 | 2,508,227 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.50±0.07 | 2.40 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,645±64 | 2,825,287 | −274 |
Callaway County's population since 2000
From 40,766 in 2000 to 45,765 in 2025: up 12.3%. 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 Callaway County?
Callaway County holds 8 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Fulton with 12,853 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Fulton | 12,600 | $51,429 |
|---|---|---|
| Holts Summit | 4,458 | $85,064 |
| Auxvasse | 1,001 | $56,307 |
| New Bloomfield | 687 | $76,146 |
| MokaneGEOID 2949070 | 188 | $90,143 |
| Kingdom CityGEOID 2938792 | 134 | $32,813 |
| TebbettsGEOID 2972574 | 64 | $76,089 |
| Jefferson City | 43,228 | $66,371 |
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 Callaway County?
The median resident of Callaway County is 39.4 years old; 20.7% are under 18 and 17.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 88.0%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.9%. 0.9% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Callaway County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.4±0.7 | 39.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 20.7% | 22.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.9%±0.2 pts | 17.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.5% | 5.2% | +0.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 88.0%±0.5 pts | 76.3% | −2.2 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.7%±0.6 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.9%±0.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 4.5% | −0.8 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 1.7%±0.4 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9%±1.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| With a disability | 15.7%±1.6 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.4%±1.5 pts | 8.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.1%±1.3 pts | 91.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.6%±1.9 pts | 32.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.2%±1.0 pts | 12.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.2%±0.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
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 Callaway County earn?
Half of Callaway County's 16,485 households earn less than $74,176 a year (±$2,935), against $70,702 in Missouri. In 2015-2019 the median was $70,073 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,103 after inflation. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Callaway County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $74,176±$2,935 | $70,702 | +$4,103 |
| Mean household income | $88,804±$4,429 | $96,247 | – |
| Per capita income | $33,886±$1,727 | $39,695 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.6%±2.2 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.2%±4.9 pts | 15.8% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.7%±2.0 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 90.2%±1.5 pts | 89.3% | – |
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 Callaway County?
Owners occupy 75.5% of Callaway County's occupied homes and renters 24.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $201,600 by its owner (±$12,197). The median renter pays $887 a month including utilities, and 30.9% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Callaway County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $201,600±$12,197 | $230,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $887±$44 | $1,033 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.9%±6.8 pts | 36.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,351±$42 | $1,524 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.5%±2.1 pts | 68.1% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,645±64 | 2,825,287 | −274 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.2%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.9%±3.5 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.0%±2.6 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.9%±2.3 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0%±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 10.1%±2.1 pts | 13.3% | – |
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 Callaway County building?
Builders took permits for 46 new housing units across Callaway County in 2025 (40 single-family), 1.0 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 Callaway County get to work?
75.8% of Callaway County's workers drive alone and 10.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.1%.
| Measure | Callaway County | Missouri | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.7%±1.5 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1%±1.7 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.8%±2.9 pts | 74.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.9%±2.1 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Walked | 2.6%±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.0%±1.8 pts | 13.0% | +6.5 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.0 min±1.4 | 23.5 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 Callaway County's census tracts?
Callaway County is divided into 11 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $43,857 (Tract 704) to $95,662 (Tract 707.02).
| Tract 70129027070100 | 4,854±644 | $70,288 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 70229027070200 | 3,476±428 | $79,028 |
| Tract 703.0129027070301 | 4,075±589 | $60,389 |
| Tract 703.0229027070302 | 3,115±363 | $47,123 |
| Tract 70429027070400 | 5,671±602 | $43,857 |
| Tract 70529027070500 | 5,217±566 | $79,841 |
| Tract 706.0129027070601 | 3,258±479 | $82,083 |
| Tract 706.0229027070602 | 3,112±414 | $73,378 |
| Tract 707.0129027070701 | 2,964±422 | $76,424 |
| Tract 707.0229027070702 | 3,315±361 | $95,662 |
| Tract 70829027070800 | 5,684±458 | $83,043 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Callaway County compare with Missouri's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 24th of 115 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 33rd of 115 |
| Residents per square mile | 33rd of 115 |
| Median household income | 15th of 115 |
| Median home value | 30th of 115 |
| Median gross rent | 25th of 115 |
| Poverty rate | 88th of 115 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27th of 115 |
| Median age | 85th of 115 |
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 Callaway 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.