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Caledonia

Wisconsin · 25,361 residents · 45.198 sq mi
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Caledonia is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,722. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $220,100. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents. Households here earn about 29% more than the Wisconsin median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,361
+1%since 2019
from 25,120 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
561 / sq mi
+1%since 2019
from 556 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+1%since 2019
from 46.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
25K25K25K25K26K200920202024Caledonia
202425K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,722
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $80,659 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,860
+4%since 2019
from $37,364 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
54.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 54.2% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.6%
US avg: 10%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$220,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $208,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$934
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $917 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 80.5% in 2019
18.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+4%since 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic82.8%(20,802)
Black4.5%(1,129)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(2,230)
Asian1.5%(382)
Other2.3%(577)
Diversity Score37.9%(9,532)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(20,671)
Black3.2%(816)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(2,198)
Asian1.7%(434)
Other2.9%(741)
Diversity Score37.3%(9,464)
Diversity Score
37
−2%since 2019
from 38 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 30.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2019
from 93.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 11.2% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
−2%since 2019
from 26.0 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 88.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 3.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 64.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 38.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 50.4% in 2019
Female
49.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 49.6% in 2019
Foreign born
4.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 3.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Caledonia, Wisconsin?

Caledonia, Wisconsin has about 25,361 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Caledonia, Wisconsin?

The typical household in Caledonia, Wisconsin earns about $81,722 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 $220,100, and the typical rent is about $934 a month.

How educated are people in Caledonia, Wisconsin?

About 31.4% 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 5.5% of people in Caledonia, Wisconsin live below the federal poverty line.

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