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Caledonia

Illinois · 183 residents (2025 est.) · 1.035 sq mi
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Caledonia has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $88,571. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $163,200.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
226
+14%since 2000
from 199 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
218 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.0
+21%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:183 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
1501752002242492000201020202024Caledonia
2024226
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$88,571
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,911
+129%since 2000
from $19,134 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
+22%since 2010
from 0.311 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,200
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,711
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $675 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.9%
−19.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
−4%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
RELATED:See current rent listings in Caledonia on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(170)
Black1.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino8%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.5%(35)
Diversity Score50.5%(114)
Diversity Score
50
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.7%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 95.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2011
from 75.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.2%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
43.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2012
from 6.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
−79.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2017
from 92.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.1%
+12.1 ptssince 2016
from 86.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2016
from 10.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caledonia, Illinois?

Caledonia, Illinois has about 226 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caledonia, Illinois?

The typical household in Caledonia, Illinois earns about $88,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caledonia, Illinois expensive?

In Caledonia, Illinois, the median home is worth about $163,200, and the typical rent is about $1,711 a month.

How educated are people in Caledonia, Illinois?

About 31.7% of adults age 25 and over in Caledonia, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caledonia, Illinois?

About 8.4% of people in Caledonia, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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