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Caledonia

Minnesota · 2,868 residents · 2.824 sq mi
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Caledonia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,478. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $113,700. Households here earn about 40% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,868
−3%since 2000
from 2,965 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,016 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,050 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.5
+1%since 2000
from 40.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Caledonia
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,478
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,455 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,641
+22%since 2000
from $16,953 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$329
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $315 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.5%
−33.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
27.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+50%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(2,903)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(16)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.1%(92)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(2,762)
Black1.3%(38)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(16)
Asian0.7%(19)
Other6.9%(198)
Diversity Score20.8%(595)
Diversity Score
21
+566%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+13%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
8.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
52.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caledonia, Minnesota?

Caledonia, Minnesota has about 2,868 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caledonia, Minnesota?

The typical household in Caledonia, Minnesota earns about $34,478 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 $113,700, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Caledonia, Minnesota?

About 18.8% 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 19.4% 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 22 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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