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Caledonia

Ohio · 560 residents · 0.242 sq mi
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Caledonia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,375. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $96,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
560
−3%since 2000
from 578 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
43.1
+15%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3864925987038091990201020202024Caledonia
2024421
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.2%(18)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.3%(41)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.3%(41)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.4%(36)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(32)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.2%(74)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.7%(60)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5414.1%(79)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.2%(74)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.8%(55)
US avg: 10%
75 to 846.6%(37)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over2.3%(13)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,375
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,804 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,234
+28%since 2000
from $17,423 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade18.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $74,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,009
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $518 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
21.7% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+3%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Caledonia on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(572)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(524)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(3)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Asian origin
Thai0.3%(2)
Filipino0.2%(1)
Ancestry
German22.3%(148)
Irish8.4%(56)
English7.7%(51)
American3.2%(21)
Scottish3%(20)
Scotch-Irish2.6%(17)
Dutch1.8%(12)
Welsh0.9%(6)
French0.8%(5)
Italian0.8%(5)
Norwegian0.5%(3)
+ 1 more ancestry group with data
Swedish0.3%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+134%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.9%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married29.4%(47)
Married60.6%(97)
Widowed3.8%(6)
Divorced6.3%(10)
Women 15+
Never married22%(33)
Married59.3%(89)
Widowed3.3%(5)
Divorced15.3%(23)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caledonia, Ohio?

Caledonia, Ohio has about 560 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caledonia, Ohio?

The typical household in Caledonia, Ohio earns about $49,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caledonia, Ohio expensive?

In Caledonia, Ohio, the median home is worth about $96,000, and the typical rent is about $1,009 a month.

How educated are people in Caledonia, Ohio?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Caledonia, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caledonia, Ohio?

About 2.4% of people in Caledonia, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Caledonia, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Caledonia, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 88 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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