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Caledonia, MS
Town in Lowndes County, Mississippi.
Population
1,414
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
501
ZIP codes
0
Caledonia and its ZIP codes
Caledonia at a glance
- Caledonia is about 8 times as dense as Mississippi as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $82,806 a year, 47% more than the Mississippi figure of $56,447.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,300 (20% above Mississippi) and median rent is $1,042 a month.
Local data for Caledonia, MS
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Caledonia, MS, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$82,806
Poverty rate
10.2%
Median home value
$203,300
Median rent
$1,042/mo
Homeownership
63.1%
Bachelor's or higher
30.1%
Median age
33.9
Average commute
22.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (320), German Americans (141), Mexican Americans (123).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lowndes County. PPP loans are for Caledonia.
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,265
26,162 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,109
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$572M
FY 2026, $9,718 per person
How people get to work
Caledonia, MS, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.3%
- Carpooled4.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 22.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Caledonia, MS, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
600
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
594
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 33°F
58.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Caledonia, MS, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.8%
U.S. 33.3% -2.5 pts
Diabetes
10.2%
U.S. 12.1% -1.9 pts
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Caledonia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HamiltonCensus-designated place | 6.2 mi | 3.2 |
| New HamiltonCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 3.6 |
| Columbus AFBCensus-designated place | 7.8 mi | 1.5 |
| ColumbusCity | 12 mi | 25.1 |
| Vernon, ALTown | 14 mi | 5.9 |
| GattmanVillage | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| New HopeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5 |
| AberdeenCity | 16 mi | 12.1 |
| Millport, ALTown | 17 mi | 5.5 |
| Sulligent, ALTown | 18 mi | 7.8 |
| Ethelsville, ALTown | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Macedonia, ALCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 3.9 |
| West PointCity | 20 mi | 20.9 |
| HatleyTown | 21 mi | 1.4 |
| Kennedy, ALTown | 21 mi | 3.2 |
| AmoryCity | 22 mi | 12.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Caledonia, MS in?
- Caledonia is in Lowndes County, Mississippi.
- What is the population of Caledonia, MS?
- About 1,414 people live in Caledonia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Caledonia?
- Nearby places include Hamilton (6.2 mi), New Hamilton (7.5 mi), Columbus AFB (7.8 mi), Columbus (12 mi), Vernon, AL (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023