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Caledonia

Illinois · 197 residents · 1.04 sq mi
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Caledonia is home to 197 people in Illinois. Owners hold 92% of the housing stock. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 28% national rate. 0% of locals were born outside the United States. Poverty is uncommon here, at 4.7% of locals. That is roughly 26% ahead of 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
Median age
38.8
+15%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Land area
1.04 sq mi
Population, 2000 – 2024
1501752002242492000201020202024Caledonia
2024226
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 57.1%(14)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 97.1%(14)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 144.6%(9)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 198.6%(17)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.6%(7)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3413.7%(27)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4415.7%(31)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5417.8%(35)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6411.7%(23)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 744.6%(9)
US avg: 7%
75 to 843%(6)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over2.5%(5)
US avg: 1.8%
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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
91.8%
+4.5 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%
Persons per household
3.26 people
US average: 2.60
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
+27%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(199)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(182)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino3%(6)
Asian3%(6)
Other2.8%(5)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German40.9%(88)
Irish26%(56)
Swedish20.9%(45)
Italian11.2%(24)
Norwegian7.4%(16)
Polish7.4%(16)
Dutch4.7%(10)
American4.2%(9)
English3.7%(8)
Scottish3.7%(8)
Hungarian2.8%(6)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
French2.3%(5)
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%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% 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%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married33%(38)
Married47.8%(55)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced19.1%(22)
Women 15+
Never married21.5%(17)
Married58.2%(46)
Widowed7.6%(6)
Divorced12.7%(10)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Showing 2024 (the nearest year with coverage data).

Uninsured
11.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2013
from 9.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
56.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
28.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 29.8% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
8.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
8.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 1.6% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
80.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 80.1% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
17.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)38.9%(7)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)61.1%(11)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 18 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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