Caledonia, MS

Caledonia, Mississippi

Caledonia, Mississippi, in Lowndes county, is 54 miles NW of Tuscaloosa, Alabama (center to center) and 141 miles SE of Memphis, Tennessee. The town is home to some 1,015 residents.

The People and Families of Caledonia

In Caledonia, about 65% of adults are married. A large portion of people in Caledonia are married. At the risk of over-generalizing, you could say that the town tends toward large families and full houses.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Caledonia had a median family income of $50,625. More so than most places, the people in Caledonia generally have good jobs with good salaries. The large segment of the population in the town with spending money keeps the town vital. Fewer people in Caledonia are poor than in most places in Mississippi. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in the town.

Caledonia Housing

According to the 2000 census, 77% of the housing in Caledonia was owner-occupied. On average, homes in the town have gone up relatively recently.

Commuting

In Caledonia, 99% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Caledonia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 4%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 5%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 5%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 6%
Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers)	Top 14%

Comparative Profile of Caledonia, MS

Comparing Caledonia to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Children Under 5 Years Old
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Working at Home

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents

Caledonia Almanac

Caledonia Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Caledonia Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Caledonia, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Caledonia High Schools (2004)

CALEDONIA HIGH SCHOOL
111 CONFEDERATE DRIVE
662-356-2001
Serves 468 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15

Caledonia Colleges

(List of All Mississippi Colleges)

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