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Caledonia, Mississippi
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Location of Caledonia, Mississippi
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 Caledonia, Mississippi
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Mississippi |
| County | Lowndes |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.83 sq mi (7.32 km2) |
| • Land | 2.83 sq mi (7.32 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,135 |
| • Density | 401.77/sq mi (155.13/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| FIPS code | 28-10460 |
| GNIS feature ID | 667916 |
Caledonia is a small town located in Lowndes County, Mississippi, in the United States. It's found northeast of a larger city called Columbus. In 2020, about 1,135 people lived there.
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History of Caledonia
Caledonia was first settled in the 1820s. People came from states like Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Many of these early settlers were Scots-Irish. This is why the town was probably named after Caledonia, which is an old name for Scotland.
A post office opened in Caledonia in December 1836. It was first called Ridgeway. By 1840, the community had a bank and even a hat factory. In 1900, the town's population was 201 people.
Geography and Climate
Where is Caledonia Located?
Caledonia covers a total area of about 2.8 square miles (7.3 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small amount of water.
Caledonia's Weather
Caledonia has a climate with warm summers and mild winters. The hottest month is usually July, and the coldest is January. The area can experience a wide range of temperatures throughout the year.
| Climate data for Caledonia, Mississippi | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 81 (27) |
88 (31) |
91 (33) |
93 (34) |
97 (36) |
104 (40) |
105 (41) |
105 (41) |
102 (39) |
93 (34) |
86 (30) |
82 (28) |
105 (41) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 53 (12) |
59 (15) |
67 (19) |
76 (24) |
82 (28) |
89 (32) |
91 (33) |
91 (33) |
85 (29) |
76 (24) |
66 (19) |
56 (13) |
74 (23) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 34 (1) |
38 (3) |
45 (7) |
53 (12) |
61 (16) |
68 (20) |
71 (22) |
70 (21) |
64 (18) |
52 (11) |
43 (6) |
37 (3) |
53 (12) |
| Record low °F (°C) | −1 (−18) |
5 (−15) |
14 (−10) |
28 (−2) |
39 (4) |
43 (6) |
55 (13) |
51 (11) |
37 (3) |
28 (−2) |
15 (−9) |
−1 (−18) |
−1 (−18) |
| Source: The Weather Channel | |||||||||||||
People of Caledonia
Population Changes Over Time
The number of people living in Caledonia has changed quite a bit over the years.
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 145 | — | |
| 1910 | 137 | — | |
| 1920 | 139 | 1.5% | |
| 1930 | 169 | 21.6% | |
| 1940 | 240 | 42.0% | |
| 1950 | 252 | 5.0% | |
| 1960 | 289 | 14.7% | |
| 1970 | 245 | −15.2% | |
| 1980 | 497 | 102.9% | |
| 1990 | 821 | 65.2% | |
| 2000 | 1,015 | 23.6% | |
| 2010 | 1,041 | 2.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,135 | 9.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2010, there were 1,041 people living in Caledonia. Most residents were White (92.7%). A smaller number were African American (4.0%). Other groups included Native American, Asian, and people of two or more races. About 2.4% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
In 2000, there were 365 households in Caledonia. About 41.9% of these households had children under 18 living with them. Many families were married couples living together (62.7%). The average household had about 2.78 people.
Schools in Caledonia
The schools in Caledonia are part of the Lowndes County School District. The town has three main schools that are all called Caledonia School:
- Caledonia Elementary School (grades K-5)
- Caledonia Middle School (grades 6-8)
- Caledonia High School (grades 9-12)
The current high school building opened in August 1986. It replaced an older auditorium that had burned down. Caledonia Elementary is known as a "level 5" school, which is the highest rating in the district. The school's sports teams are called the Cavaliers, and their colors are cardinal red and white. Caledonia schools are considered among the best in North Mississippi. They offer more advanced classes than some nearby schools.
On January 10, 2009, a tornado caused damage to the high school. The damaged parts of the school have since been rebuilt. The school also got a new vocational-technical center and a new gym for the middle school.
Notable Person
- Derek Sherrod – A former professional football player who played as an offensive tackle in the National Football League.
See also
In Spanish: Caledonia (Misisipi) para niños
