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Callaway, FL
City in Bay County, Florida.
Population
13,496
Land area
9.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,434
ZIP codes
0
Callaway and its ZIP codes
Callaway at a glance
- Callaway is about 3.4 times as dense as Florida as a whole.
- The median household income is $65,609, 12% below the Florida median of $74,568.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $250,300 (30% below Florida) and median rent is $1,322 a month.
Local data for Callaway, FL
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Callaway, FL, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$65,609
Poverty rate
9.6%
Median home value
$250,300
Median rent
$1,322/mo
Homeownership
58.7%
Bachelor's or higher
24.6%
Median age
35.2
Average commute
23.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (932), German Americans (927), Puerto Ricans (700).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bay County. PPP loans are for Callaway.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,560
83,251 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,101
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$2.3B
FY 2026, $13,269 per person
How people get to work
Callaway, FL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 23.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Callaway, FL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
802
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
13,382
17.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 45°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Callaway, FL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.3%
U.S. 33.3% +1.0 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
Cities near Callaway
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ParkerCity | 1.7 mi | 1.9 |
| SpringfieldCity | 2.4 mi | 4.8 |
| Cedar GroveCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 3.8 |
| Tyndall AFBCensus-designated place | 4.2 mi | 14.5 |
| Panama CityCity | 6.4 mi | 35.5 |
| Lynn HavenCity | 6.8 mi | 10.5 |
| Pretty BayouCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 1.5 |
| Lower Grand LagoonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| SouthportCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.6 |
| Upper Grand LagoonCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 8.1 |
| Mexico BeachCity | 17 mi | 2.4 |
| Panama City BeachCity | 19 mi | 19.3 |
| WewahitchkaCity | 23 mi | 6.7 |
| Port St. JoeCity | 24 mi | 9.4 |
| Laguna BeachCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 2.5 |
| EbroTown | 27 mi | 4.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Callaway, FL in?
- Callaway is in Bay County, Florida.
- What is the population of Callaway, FL?
- About 13,496 people live in Callaway, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Callaway?
- Nearby places include Parker (1.7 mi), Springfield (2.4 mi), Cedar Grove (3.8 mi), Tyndall AFB (4.2 mi), Panama City (6.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023