Callaway County, MO population by race
The table below shows Callaway County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40,216 | 90.34% |
| Black or African American | 1,898 | 4.26% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 168 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 97 | 0.22% |
| Some other race | 220 | 0.49% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,861 | 4.18% |
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Callaway County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Callaway County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Callaway County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Callaway County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 90.34% are white, 4.26% are Black or African American, 0.38% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.13% are Asian, 0.22% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 0.49% are some other race and 4.18% are multiracial.
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Callaway County, MO population by race.
The largest racial group in Callaway County is White with a population of 40,216 (90.34% of the total population).
Callaway County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Callaway County is White with a population of 40,216 (90.34% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 1,861 (4.18% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Callaway County, MO
By ethnicity, 990 (2.22% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 43,527 (97.78% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Callaway County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 39,598 (90.97% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Callaway County, MO Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Callaway County's Non-Hispanic population.
Callaway County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 39,598 | 90.97% |
| Black or African American alone | 1,889 | 4.34% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 148 | 0.34% |
| Asian alone | 57 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 97 | 0.22% |
| Some other race alone | 147 | 0.34% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1,591 | 3.66% |
Among the Hispanic population in Callaway County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 583 (58.89% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Callaway County, MO Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Callaway County's Hispanic population.
Callaway County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 583 | 58.89% |
| Puerto Rican | 45 | 4.55% |
| Cuban | 24 | 2.42% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 338 | 34.14% |
Things to know
What percentage of Callaway County, MO is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 2.22% of Callaway County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Callaway County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 583 (58.89% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Callaway County, MO have?
Callaway County, MO has 1,898 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 4.26% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Callaway County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Callaway County, MO?
With 97.78% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Callaway County.
That being said, with a 4.26% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Callaway County.
What is the majority race in Callaway County, MO?
With a population of 40,216 (90.34% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Callaway County.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Callaway County, with 4.26% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
