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Callao

Missouri · 251 residents · 0.517 sq mi
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Callao has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,857. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $43,900. Households here earn about 43% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
251
−14%since 2000
from 291 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
485 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.8
+5%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1892563243914591990201020202024Callao
2024263
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,857
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,659 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,860
+26%since 2000
from $12,573 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical7.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,900
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+75%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(289)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(229)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.1%(5)
Diversity Score
2
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.3%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+15%since 2000
from 18.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.2%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Female
56.4%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.5%
−57.2 ptssince 2013
from 75.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Callao, Missouri?

Callao, Missouri has about 251 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Callao, Missouri?

The typical household in Callao, Missouri earns about $32,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Callao, Missouri expensive?

In Callao, Missouri, the median home is worth about $43,900, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Callao, Missouri?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Callao, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Callao, Missouri?

About 11.3% of people in Callao, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Callao, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Callao, Missouri has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 108 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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