Caledonia, MS Demographics

A map of Caledonia's Population by Race

Caledonia, Mississippi has an estimated population of 1,414, a large increase from the 1,135 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 70.1% White, 12.7% Native American/Other, 11.0% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 2.3% Black, and 0.1% 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Mississippi 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 22.0% in 2020 and 47.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Caledonia is ranked the 162nd most populous place in Mississippi, out of 427 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 178th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Caledonia's White Population

991 residents of Caledonia, or 70.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Caledonia is considerably higher than in Mississippi overall, where 55.2% of the population is White. Caledonia ranks 55th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caledonia's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Caledonia's population has decreased from 88.1% to 70.1%.

Caledonia is more White than neighboring Columbus (29.7% White). Caledonia is less White than neighboring Hamilton (95.3% White), New Hamilton (78.8% White), Columbus AFB (73.2% White), and Gattman (100% White).

Caledonia's Black Population

33 residents of Caledonia, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Caledonia is significantly lower than in Mississippi overall, where 36.3% of the population is Black. Caledonia ranks 371st statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caledonia's Black population has declined by an estimated 26.7%. Black residents' share of Caledonia's population has decreased from 4.0% to 2.3%.

Caledonia is more Black than neighboring Columbus AFB (0.4% Black), and Gattman (0% Black). Caledonia is less Black than neighboring Hamilton (3.4% Black), New Hamilton (3.3% Black), and Columbus (64.4% Black).

Caledonia's Asian Population

1 residents of Caledonia, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Caledonia is comparable to the share in Mississippi overall, where 1% of the population is Asian. Caledonia ranks 72nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caledonia's Asian population has declined by an estimated 90.0%. Asian residents' share of Caledonia's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.1%.

Caledonia is more Asian than neighboring Hamilton (0% Asian), and Gattman (0% Asian). Caledonia is less Asian than neighboring New Hamilton (17.9% Asian), Columbus AFB (3.8% Asian), and Columbus (1.6% Asian).

Caledonia's Hispanic Population

155 residents of Caledonia, or 11.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Caledonia is higher than in Mississippi overall, where 3.7% of the population is Hispanic. Caledonia ranks 112th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caledonia's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 278.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Caledonia's population has increased from 3.6% to 11.0%.

Caledonia is more Hispanic than neighboring Hamilton (0% Hispanic), New Hamilton (0% Hispanic), Columbus (2% Hispanic), and Gattman (0% Hispanic). Caledonia is less Hispanic than neighboring Columbus AFB (12.6% Hispanic).

Caledonia's Native American/Other Population

179 residents of Caledonia, or 12.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Caledonia is considerably higher than in Mississippi overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Caledonia ranks 42nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caledonia's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1391.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Caledonia's population has increased from 1.1% to 12.7%.

Caledonia is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hamilton (0% Native American/Other), New Hamilton (0% Native American/Other), Columbus AFB (3.9% Native American/Other), Columbus (0.4% Native American/Other), and Gattman (0% Native American/Other).

Caledonia's Multiracial Population

55 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 Mississippi overall, where 3% of the population is Multiracial. Caledonia ranks 228th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 427 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Caledonia's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 103.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Caledonia's population has increased from 2.4% to 3.9%.

Caledonia is more Multiracial than neighboring Hamilton (1.3% Multiracial), New Hamilton (0% Multiracial), Columbus (2% Multiracial), and Gattman (0% Multiracial). Caledonia is less Multiracial than neighboring Columbus AFB (6.2% 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.