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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Caledonia

Minnesota · 2,965 residents · 2.824 sq mi
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Caledonia has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,455. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $71,200. Households here earn about 31% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,965
+4%since 1990
from 2,846 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.1
+8%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Caledonia
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 55.4%(160)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 96.6%(197)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 148.3%(246)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 197.5%(221)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.2%(153)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3411.1%(329)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4413.5%(399)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5411.7%(348)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 648.9%(263)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 749.1%(271)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 848.4%(248)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over4.4%(130)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,455
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,207 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,953
+68%since 1990
from $10,118 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
8.7%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,200
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$315
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $228 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
74.3%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 76.1% in 1990
25.7% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(2,806)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.2%(35)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,903)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(16)
Asian0.3%(9)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Honduran0.1%(4)
Ancestry
German39.4%(1,111)
Norwegian16.2%(457)
American9.3%(261)
Irish8.7%(246)
English7.2%(204)
Swedish3.7%(105)
French1.8%(52)
Italian1.8%(50)
Polish1.8%(50)
Swiss1.3%(37)
Danish1.1%(32)
Czech0.9%(26)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.7%(19)
Romanian0.4%(10)
Welsh0.4%(10)
Austrian0.2%(7)
Belgian0.2%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+5.2 ptssince 1990
from 10.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.2%
+16.5 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
−14%since 1990
from 16.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married27.3%(301)
Married60.9%(670)
Widowed5.5%(61)
Divorced6.3%(69)
Women 15+
Never married19.3%(245)
Married52.5%(665)
Widowed18.5%(235)
Divorced9.6%(122)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caledonia, Minnesota?

Caledonia, Minnesota has about 2,965 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Caledonia, Minnesota?

The typical household in Caledonia, Minnesota earns about $32,455 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caledonia, Minnesota expensive?

In Caledonia, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $71,200, and the typical rent is about $315 a month.

How educated are people in Caledonia, Minnesota?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Caledonia, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caledonia, Minnesota?

About 8.7% of people in Caledonia, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caledonia, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Caledonia, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 119 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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