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Caledonia

Wisconsin · 25,229 residents (2025 est.) · 45.198 sq mi
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Caledonia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,152. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $303,400. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,257
Unchangedsince 2023
from 25,292 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
559 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 560 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
−2%since 2023
from 44.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:25,229 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
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202425K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,152
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $91,053 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,626
+2%since 2023
from $45,675 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 58.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.389
−2%since 2023
from 0.397 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade22.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$303,400
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $279,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,141
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,080 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 81.8% in 2023
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+6%since 2023
from 3.1 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(20,132)
Black3%(754)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(2,838)
Asian2%(495)
Other4.2%(1,073)
Diversity Score43.8%(11,089)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(19,722)
Black2.4%(607)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(3,077)
Asian1.4%(359)
Other5.9%(1,492)
Diversity Score46.4%(11,718)
Diversity Score
46
+6%since 2023
from 44 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 92.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.8 min
−1%since 2023
from 26.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 82.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.9% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 62.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 40.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
Female
50.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
Foreign born
5.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 92.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caledonia, Wisconsin?

Caledonia, Wisconsin has about 25,257 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caledonia, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Caledonia, Wisconsin earns about $93,152 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Caledonia, Wisconsin expensive?

In Caledonia, Wisconsin, the median home is worth about $303,400, and the typical rent is about $1,141 a month.

How educated are people in Caledonia, Wisconsin?

About 32.2% of adults age 25 and over in Caledonia, Wisconsin hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Caledonia, Wisconsin?

About 4.5% of people in Caledonia, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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

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