Caledonia, MN Demographics

A map of Caledonia's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,764	2,681	98.0%	94.2%
Multiracial	44	69	1.6%	2.4%
Native American/Other	5	8	0.2%	0.3%
Hispanic	4	45	0.1%	1.6%
Black	3	32	0.1%	1.1%
Asian	0	12	0.0%	0.4%

Caledonia, Minnesota has an estimated population of 2,820, a less than 1% change from the 2,847 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 98.0% White, 1.6% Multiracial, 0.2% Native American/Other, 0.1% Black, 0.1% Hispanic, and 0.0% Asian. 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 considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota 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 11.2% in 2020 and 3.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Caledonia is ranked the 218th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 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 214th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Caledonia's White Population

2,764 residents of Caledonia, or 98.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Caledonia is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Caledonia ranks 166th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caledonia's White population has grown by an estimated 3.1%. White residents' share of Caledonia's population has increased from 94.2% to 98.0%.

Caledonia is more White than neighboring Eitzen (90.4% White), Houston (87.6% White), Spring Grove (92.6% White), Hokah (91.5% White), and Brownsville (87.5% White).

Caledonia's Black Population

3 residents of Caledonia, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Caledonia is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Caledonia ranks 236th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caledonia's Black population has declined by an estimated 90.6%. Black residents' share of Caledonia's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.1%.

Caledonia is more Black than neighboring Eitzen (0% Black), Hokah (0% Black), and Brownsville (0% Black). Caledonia is less Black than neighboring Houston (1.2% Black), and Spring Grove (0.7% Black).

Caledonia's Asian Population

0 residents of Caledonia, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Caledonia is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Caledonia ranks 433rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

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

Caledonia is less Asian than neighboring Eitzen (0.4% Asian), Spring Grove (0.3% Asian), and Brownsville (1% Asian).

Caledonia's Hispanic Population

4 residents of Caledonia, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Caledonia is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Caledonia ranks 674th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caledonia's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 91.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Caledonia's population has decreased from 1.6% to 0.1%.

Caledonia is more Hispanic than neighboring Eitzen (0% Hispanic). Caledonia is less Hispanic than neighboring Houston (1.4% Hispanic), Spring Grove (4.4% Hispanic), Hokah (5.8% Hispanic), and Brownsville (1.5% Hispanic).

Caledonia's Native American/Other Population

5 residents of Caledonia, or 0.2% 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 Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Caledonia ranks 668th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caledonia's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 37.5%. Native American/Other residents' share of Caledonia's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Caledonia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Eitzen (0% Native American/Other), and Hokah (0.1% Native American/Other). Caledonia is less Native American/Other than neighboring Spring Grove (0.7% Native American/Other), and Brownsville (0.3% Native American/Other).

Caledonia's Multiracial Population

44 residents of Caledonia, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Caledonia is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Caledonia ranks 661st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caledonia's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 36.2%. Multiracial residents' share of Caledonia's population has decreased from 2.4% to 1.6%.

Caledonia is more Multiracial than neighboring Spring Grove (1.3% Multiracial). Caledonia is less Multiracial than neighboring Eitzen (9.3% Multiracial), Houston (9.6% Multiracial), Hokah (2.5% Multiracial), and Brownsville (9.7% 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.