Caledonia, Michigan facts for kids
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Caledonia, Michigan
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Village
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Looking west along Main Street
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Location within Kent County
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 Caledonia, Michigan
Location in Michigan
Caledonia, Michigan
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Michigan |
| County | Kent |
| Township | Caledonia |
| Settled | 1838 |
| Incorporated | 1888 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Village council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.42 sq mi (3.68 km2) |
| • Land | 1.34 sq mi (3.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.08 sq mi (0.21 km2) |
| Elevation | 810 ft (247 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,622 |
| • Density | 1,209.55/sq mi (466.90/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code(s) |
49316
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| Area code(s) | 616 |
| FIPS code | 26-12480 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0622452 |
Caledonia is a small village in Kent County, located in the state of Michigan in the United States. In 2020, about 1,622 people lived there. The village is part of Caledonia Township. It is about 15 miles (24 km) southeast of downtown Grand Rapids.
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History of Caledonia
Caledonia became an official village in 1888. This means it got its own local government at that time.
Geography and Location
Caledonia covers a total area of about 1.42 square miles (3.68 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, which is about 1.34 square miles (3.47 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.08 square miles (0.21 square kilometers), is water.
Main Roads in Caledonia
M-37 is a major road that runs along the eastern edge of the village. It is also known as Cherry Valley Avenue in this area.
Caledonia's Climate
Caledonia has a type of weather called a humid continental climate. This means the village experiences big changes in temperature throughout the year. Summers are usually warm or hot and can be humid. Winters are cold, and sometimes very cold.
Education in Caledonia
The village of Caledonia is served by the Caledonia Community Schools district. This school district also includes parts of other nearby townships and a small piece of the city of Kentwood.
Schools in the Village
Within Caledonia village itself, there are three schools:
- Emmons Lake Elementary School
- Kraft Meadows Intermediate School
- Duncan Lake Middle School
Other Schools in the District
The school district has five other schools located outside the village:
- Caledonia High School
- Kettle Lake Elementary School
- Paris Ridge Elementary School
- Caledonia Elementary School
- Dutton Lake Elementary School
Local Library
The Caledonia Township Branch of the Kent District Library is also found within the village. It provides books and resources for the community.
Population and People
The number of people living in Caledonia has grown over the years. Here's how the population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 340 | — | |
| 1890 | 438 | 28.8% | |
| 1900 | 427 | −2.5% | |
| 1910 | 422 | −1.2% | |
| 1920 | 432 | 2.4% | |
| 1930 | 469 | 8.6% | |
| 1940 | 467 | −0.4% | |
| 1950 | 619 | 32.5% | |
| 1960 | 739 | 19.4% | |
| 1970 | 716 | −3.1% | |
| 1980 | 722 | 0.8% | |
| 1990 | 885 | 22.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,102 | 24.5% | |
| 2010 | 1,511 | 37.1% | |
| 2020 | 1,622 | 7.3% | |
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Caledonia in 2010
According to the 2010 census, there were 1,511 people living in Caledonia. The village had 529 households, which are groups of people living together. The average household had about 2.86 people.
The average age of people in the village was 30.7 years old. About 34.9% of the residents were under 18 years old.
