Caledonia, MI Demographics

A map of Caledonia's Population by Race

Caledonia, Michigan has an estimated population of 1,671, an increase from the 1,622 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.4% White, 4.5% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 3.3% Asian, 0.8% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Caledonia, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Caledonia has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Michigan overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Caledonia, that probability was 18.7% in 2020 and 23.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Caledonia is ranked the 339th most populous place in Michigan, out of 745 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Caledonia was ranked the 342nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Caledonia's White Population

1,461 residents of Caledonia, or 87.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Caledonia is considerably higher than in Michigan overall, where 72.4% of the population is White. Caledonia ranks 347th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caledonia's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Caledonia's population has decreased from 90.0% to 87.4%.

Caledonia is more White than neighboring Middleville (84% White), Kentwood (52.3% White), Cutlerville (59.8% White), and Forest Hills (87% White). Caledonia is less White than neighboring Wayland (88.8% White).

Caledonia's Black Population

14 residents of Caledonia, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Caledonia is considerably lower than in Michigan overall, where 13.1% of the population is Black. Caledonia ranks 207th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caledonia's Black population has declined by an estimated 44.0%. Black residents' share of Caledonia's population has decreased from 1.5% to 0.8%.

Caledonia is more Black than neighboring Forest Hills (0.3% Black). Caledonia is less Black than neighboring Middleville (1.7% Black), Kentwood (21.5% Black), Cutlerville (11.5% Black), and Wayland (2.5% Black).

Caledonia's Asian Population

55 residents of Caledonia, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Caledonia is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 3.4% of the population is Asian. Caledonia ranks 163rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caledonia's Asian population has grown by an estimated 223.5%. Asian residents' share of Caledonia's population has increased from 1.0% to 3.3%.

Caledonia is more Asian than neighboring Middleville (0.3% Asian), and Wayland (1.4% Asian). Caledonia is less Asian than neighboring Kentwood (9.9% Asian), Cutlerville (6.9% Asian), and Forest Hills (5% Asian).

Caledonia's Hispanic Population

75 residents of Caledonia, or 4.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Caledonia is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 5.9% of the population is Hispanic. Caledonia ranks 329th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caledonia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 29.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Caledonia's population has increased from 3.6% to 4.5%.

Caledonia is more Hispanic than neighboring Forest Hills (3.3% Hispanic). Caledonia is less Hispanic than neighboring Middleville (7% Hispanic), Kentwood (10.3% Hispanic), Cutlerville (15.5% Hispanic), and Wayland (5.4% Hispanic).

Caledonia's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Caledonia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Caledonia is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Caledonia ranks 641st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caledonia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Caledonia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Caledonia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Middleville (0.4% Native American/Other), Kentwood (0.6% Native American/Other), Cutlerville (0.5% Native American/Other), and Forest Hills (0.7% Native American/Other).

Caledonia's Multiracial Population

66 residents of Caledonia, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Caledonia is comparable to the share in Michigan overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Caledonia ranks 518th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 745 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caledonia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Caledonia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Caledonia is more Multiracial than neighboring Forest Hills (3.7% Multiracial), and Wayland (1.9% Multiracial). Caledonia is less Multiracial than neighboring Middleville (6.6% Multiracial), Kentwood (5.4% Multiracial), and Cutlerville (5.8% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.