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Caledonia

Mississippi · 1,041 residents · 2.825 sq mi
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Caledonia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,900. Households here earn about 53% more than the Mississippi median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
1,041
+3%since 2000
from 1,015 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
368 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 359 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.4
+1%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7589841K1K2K1990201020202024Caledonia
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,125
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,071 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,199
+32%since 2000
from $16,798 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.277
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,900
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.5%
−27.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
29.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+13%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(948)
Black3.8%(39)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(12)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(135)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(944)
Black3.9%(41)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(25)
Asian0.9%(9)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score17.4%(182)
Diversity Score
17
+31%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+29%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.5%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
44.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.2%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caledonia, Mississippi?

Caledonia, Mississippi has about 1,041 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caledonia, Mississippi?

The typical household in Caledonia, Mississippi earns about $58,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caledonia, Mississippi expensive?

In Caledonia, Mississippi, the median home is worth about $115,900, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Caledonia, Mississippi?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Caledonia, Mississippi hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caledonia, Mississippi?

About 7.5% of people in Caledonia, Mississippi live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caledonia, Mississippi grown since 1990?

Yes, Caledonia, Mississippi has grown since 1990. The population has added about 208 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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