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Caledonia

Illinois · 197 residents · 1.035 sq mi
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Caledonia is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $157,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.7% of residents. Households here earn about 26% more than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
197
−1%since 2000
from 199 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
190 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+15%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1501752002242492000201020202024Caledonia
2024226
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,653
+34%since 2000
from $19,134 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
47.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.311
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade23%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$157,100
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
71.2%
−16.1 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
8.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.2
+17%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(182)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3%(6)
Asian3%(6)
Other2.8%(5)
Diversity Score22.7%(45)
Diversity Score
23
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
96.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.8 min
+39%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
96.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 95.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.2%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.2%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caledonia, Illinois?

Caledonia, Illinois has about 197 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caledonia, Illinois?

The typical household in Caledonia, Illinois earns about $70,000 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 $157,100.

How educated are people in Caledonia, Illinois?

About 13.9% 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 4.7% of people in Caledonia, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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