Caledonia, Michigan

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Caledonia, Michigan
Village of Caledonia
Looking west along Main Street
Looking west along Main Street
Location within Kent County
Location within Kent County
Caledonia is located in Michigan
Caledonia
Caledonia
Location within the state of Michigan
Caledonia is located in the United States
Caledonia
Caledonia
Location within the United States
Coordinates: 42°47′23″N 85°30′50″W / 42.78972°N 85.51389°W / 42.78972; -85.51389Coordinates: 42°47′23″N 85°30′50″W / 42.78972°N 85.51389°W / 42.78972; -85.51389
CountryUnited States
StateMichigan
CountyKent
TownshipCaledonia
Settled1838
Incorporated1888
Government
 • TypeVillage council
 • PresidentJennifer Lindsey
 • ClerkJeff Thornton
Area
 • Total1.42 sq mi (3.68 km2)
 • Land1.34 sq mi (3.47 km2)
 • Water0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2)
Elevation
810 ft (247 m)
Population
 • Total1,511
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
1,636
 • Density1,219.99/sq mi (470.93/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (EDT)
ZIP code(s)
49316
Area code(s)616
FIPS code26-12480[4]
GNIS feature ID0622452[5]
WebsiteOfficial website

Caledonia is a village in Kent County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 1,511 at the 2010 census[2] The village is located within Caledonia Township about 15 miles (24.1 km) southeast of the city of Grand Rapids.

History[edit]

Caledonia was incorporated as a village in 1888.[6]

Geography[edit]

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 1.42 square miles (3.68 km2), of which 1.34 square miles (3.47 km2) is land and 0.08 square miles (0.21 km2) (5.63%) is water.[1]

Major highways[edit]

  • M-37 (Cherry Valley Avenue) forms the eastern boundary of the village.

Climate[edit]

This climatic region is typified by large seasonal temperature differences, with warm to hot (and often humid) summers and cold (sometimes severely cold) winters. According to the Köppen Climate Classification system, Caledonia has a humid continental climate, abbreviated "Dfb" on climate maps.[7]

Education[edit]

The village of Caledonia is served by Caledonia Community Schools, which also serves a larger area that includes portions of several townships and a small portion of the city of Kentwood.[8] The district contains nine schools, of which three of them—Emmons Lake Elementary School, Kraft Meadows Intermediate School, and Duncan Lake Middle School—are located within the village.[9]

The Caledonia Township Branch of the Kent District Library is located within the village.

Demographics[edit]

Historical population
Census Pop.
1880340
189043828.8%
1900427−2.5%
1910422−1.2%
19204322.4%
19304698.6%
1940467−0.4%
195061932.5%
196073919.4%
1970716−3.1%
19807220.8%
199088522.6%
20001,10224.5%
20101,51137.1%
2019 (est.)1,636[3]8.3%
U.S. Decennial Census[10]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[11] of 2010, there were 1,511 people, 529 households, and 392 families residing in the village. The population density was 1,136.1 inhabitants per square mile (438.7/km2). There were 549 housing units at an average density of 412.8 per square mile (159.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 96.8% White, 0.7% African American, 0.1% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.6% from other races, and 1.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.7% of the population.

There were 529 households, of which 50.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.4% were married couples living together, 14.2% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.5% had a male householder with no wife present, and 25.9% were non-families. 21.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.86 and the average family size was 3.36.

The median age in the village was 30.7 years. 34.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.6% were from 25 to 44; 21.4% were from 45 to 64; and 5.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 49.5% male and 50.5% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census[12] of 2000, there were 1,102 people, 430 households, and 304 families residing in the village. The population density was 816.3 per square mile (315.2/km2). There were 449 housing units at an average density of 332.6 per square mile (128.4/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 97.91% White, 0.27% African American, 0.09% Native American, 0.54% Asian, 0.09% Pacific Islander, 0.36% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.18% of the population.

There were 430 households, out of which 42.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.6% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, and 29.1% were non-families. 25.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.56 and the average family size was 3.08.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 31.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 34.1% from 25 to 44, 17.6% from 45 to 64, and 10.1% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 90.7 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $50,724, and the median income for a family was $56,429. Males had a median income of $45,804 versus $33,750 for females. The per capita income for the village was $22,386. About 4.7% of families and 3.7% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.5% of those under age 18 and 5.5% of those age 65 or over.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 25, 2020.
  2. ^ a b ."Michigan: 2010 Population and Housing Unit Counts 2010 Census of Population and Housing" (PDF). 2010 United States Census. United States Census Bureau. September 2012. p. 28 Michigan. Retrieved October 1, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ "Geographic Identifiers: 2010 Census Summary File 1 (G001), Caledonia village, Michigan". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2019.
  5. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ^ Romig, Walter (1986) [1973]. Michigan Place Names. Detroit, Michigan: Wayne State University Press. p. 93. ISBN 0-8143-1838-X.
  7. ^ Climate Summary for Caledonia, Michigan
  8. ^ Michigan Geographic Framework (15 November 2013). "Kent County School Districts" (PDF). Retrieved September 28, 2021.
  9. ^ Caledonia Community Schools (2021). "Caledonia Community Schools: Schools". Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  10. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  11. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-25.
  12. ^ "Profile of General Demographic Characteristics: Census 2000 Summary File 1 (SF 1) 100-Percent Data (DP-1): Caledonia village, Michigan". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Archived from the original on February 13, 2020. Retrieved March 15, 2019.

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