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Caledonia

Michigan · 1,778 residents (2025 est.) · 1.341 sq mi
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Caledonia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,250. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 52% since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $339,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,671
+52%since 2000
from 1,102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,246 / sq mi
+52%since 2000
from 822 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.0
+17%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,778 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7801K1K2K2K1990201020202024Caledonia
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,250
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,724 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,421
+116%since 2000
from $22,386 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.2%
+26.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−2%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade21.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information9.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$339,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,128
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
1.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
7.3%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.3%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+34%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
81
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(1,071)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(13)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(55)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(1,461)
Black0.8%(14)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(75)
Asian3.3%(55)
Other3.9%(66)
Diversity Score28.9%(482)
Diversity Score
29
+482%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
54.4%
+24.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+63%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
14.6%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
3.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 78.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.9%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 6.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−89.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.7%
+12.8 ptssince 2017
from 82.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caledonia, Michigan?

Caledonia, Michigan has about 1,671 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caledonia, Michigan?

The typical household in Caledonia, Michigan earns about $106,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caledonia, Michigan expensive?

In Caledonia, Michigan, the median home is worth about $339,000, and the typical rent is about $1,128 a month.

How educated are people in Caledonia, Michigan?

About 54.4% of adults age 25 and over in Caledonia, Michigan hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caledonia, Michigan?

About 3.7% of people in Caledonia, Michigan live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caledonia, Michigan grown since 1990?

Yes, Caledonia, Michigan has grown since 1990. The population has added about 786 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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