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Caledonia

Michigan · 1,622 residents · 1.341 sq mi
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Caledonia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,938. Population has grown 47% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $222,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. Households here earn about 37% more than the Michigan median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,622
+47%since 2000
from 1,102 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,210 / sq mi
+47%since 2000
from 822 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
+7%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7801K1K2K2K1990201020202024Caledonia
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,938
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,724 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,567
+59%since 2000
from $22,386 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
+14.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$222,500
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $120,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$912
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $501 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+16%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90%(1,460)
Black1.5%(25)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(58)
Asian1%(17)
Other1.5%(25)
Diversity Score18.7%(303)
Diversity Score
19
+276%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.5%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.7%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+60%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 78.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.5%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.2%
−87.9 ptssince 2013
from 92.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caledonia, Michigan?

Caledonia, Michigan has about 1,622 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caledonia, Michigan?

The typical household in Caledonia, Michigan earns about $80,938 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 $222,500, and the typical rent is about $912 a month.

How educated are people in Caledonia, Michigan?

About 42.3% 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 4.0% 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 737 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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