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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Calloway County

Kentucky · 37,103 residents · 384.85 sq mi
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Calloway County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,841. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $141,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
37,103
+9%since 2000
from 34,177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
37.5
+9%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K32K35K37K40K1990201020202024Calloway County
202438K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 54.9%(1,826)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.9%(1,832)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 145.4%(2,021)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 199%(3,353)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2411.4%(4,248)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.4%(4,228)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.9%(4,043)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.8%(3,994)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.4%(4,585)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.9%(4,062)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.9%(2,189)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.9%(722)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,841
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,134 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,984
+45%since 2000
from $16,566 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$141,200
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
35.8% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+26%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(31,688)
Black3.5%(1,200)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(473)
Asian1.3%(443)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(32,235)
Black3.5%(1,293)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(1,353)
Asian1.2%(433)
Other3.1%(1,161)
Segregation Score
29
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.9%(743)
Puerto Rican0.2%(78)
Dominican0.1%(51)
Guatemalan0.1%(32)
Honduran0.1%(30)
Colombian0%(14)
Cuban0%(12)
+ 1 more hispanic origin group with data
Asian origin
Chinese0.4%(154)
Cambodian0.3%(98)
Filipino0.2%(88)
Korean0.1%(45)
Asian Indian0.1%(42)
Thai0%(15)
Pacific Islander origin
Samoan0.1%(35)
Ancestry
English19.9%(7,761)
German11.7%(4,577)
American10.2%(3,969)
Irish9.3%(3,609)
Scottish2.5%(979)
French2.2%(869)
Scotch-Irish1.5%(596)
Italian1.5%(567)
Dutch1.1%(422)
Polish1%(393)
Welsh0.7%(265)
+ 26 more ancestry groups with data
Swedish0.6%(220)
British0.5%(199)
Norwegian0.5%(190)
Nigerian0.4%(151)
Arab0.4%(150)
Greek0.3%(108)
Czech0.2%(94)
Russian0.2%(83)
Iranian0.2%(59)
Lithuanian0.1%(52)
Portuguese0.1%(43)
West Indian0.1%(37)
Danish0.1%(36)
Swiss0.1%(35)
Austrian0%(16)
Ukrainian0%(14)
Romanian0%(10)
Israeli0%(9)
Turkish0%(3)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−80.4 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married40.3%(6,354)
Married46.9%(7,392)
Widowed2.8%(447)
Divorced9.9%(1,563)
Women 15+
Never married32%(5,344)
Married43.7%(7,285)
Widowed9.2%(1,541)
Divorced15%(2,505)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Calloway County, Kentucky?

Calloway County, Kentucky has about 37,103 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Calloway County, Kentucky?

The typical household in Calloway County, Kentucky earns about $41,841 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Calloway County, Kentucky expensive?

In Calloway County, Kentucky, the median home is worth about $141,200, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Calloway County, Kentucky?

About 32.0% of adults age 25 and over in Calloway County, Kentucky hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Calloway County, Kentucky?

About 20.3% of people in Calloway County, Kentucky live below the federal poverty line.

Has Calloway County, Kentucky grown since 1990?

Yes, Calloway County, Kentucky has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,368 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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