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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Caledonia, MS

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men910
Well-Paid Single Women810
Children Under 5 Years Old86
Male Share of the Population89
Racial Diversity72
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population36
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size98
Portion of People Married910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income810
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better710
People Above Poverty710

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times32
Working at Home12

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built99
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Rents31
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