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Caledonia

Illinois · 183 residents · 1.035 sq mi
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Caledonia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,958. Population has declined 8% since 2000. Median home value is $135,400. Poverty is rare here, at 1.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
183
−8%since 2000
from 199 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
177 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 192 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.6
+26%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1501752002242492000201020202024Caledonia
2024226
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,958
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,208
+115%since 2000
from $19,134 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$135,400
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $97,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,313
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $675 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.3% in 2000
14.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(173)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(6)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other9.2%(17)
Diversity Score27.5%(50)
Diversity Score
27
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.6%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
20.7%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+71%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 95.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 75.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
41.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.4%
−80.7 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caledonia, Illinois?

Caledonia, Illinois has about 183 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caledonia, Illinois?

The typical household in Caledonia, Illinois earns about $73,958 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 $135,400, and the typical rent is about $1,313 a month.

How educated are people in Caledonia, Illinois?

About 33.6% 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 1.5% of people in Caledonia, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

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