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Callaway
Country  United States of America
State  Maryland
County St. Mary's
Area
 • Total 4.77 sq mi (12.36 km2)
 • Land 4.76 sq mi (12.34 km2)
 • Water 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,779
 • Density 373.43/sq mi (144.19/km2)
Time zone UTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-4 (EDT)
FIPS code 24-12175

Callaway is a community located in St. Mary's County, Maryland, in the United States. It is known as a census designated place. This means it's an area that the government counts for gathering information, even though it doesn't have its own local government like a city or town. The land here is about 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level.

About Callaway

Callaway is part of the beautiful state of Maryland. It's a place where people live and work, and it's counted by the United States Census Bureau to help understand how many people live in different areas. The total area of Callaway is about 4.77 square miles (12.36 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.

Who Lives in Callaway?

According to the 2020 Census, 1,779 people lived in Callaway. The census helps us learn about the people who make up a community.

Most people living in Callaway are White, making up about 74% of the population. About 11% of the people are Black or African American. There are also smaller groups of people who are Asian, Native American, Pacific Islander, or from other races. About 6% of the people are of mixed races.

It's important to know that people who are Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. In Callaway, about 4% of the population identifies as Hispanic or Latino.

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