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Lowndes County

Population in July 2007: 963. Population change since 2000: -4.8%
 

Males: 475  (49.4%)
Females: 488  (50.6%)

Median resident age:  34.0 years
Mississippi median age:  33.8 years

Zip codes: 39740.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $49,559 (it was $41,071 in 2000)
Caledonia:  $49,559
Mississippi:  $36,338

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $108,962 (it was $72,600 in 2000)
Caledonia:  $108,962
Mississippi:  $96,000

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $116,758; Detached houses: $123,365; Townhouses or other attached units: $148,764; Mobile homes: $28,214

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Races in Caledonia:

  • White Non-Hispanic (93.4%)
  • Black (3.9%)
  • Hispanic (1.2%)
  • American Indian (1.0%)
  • Two or more races (1.0%)

2008 cost of living index in Caledonia: 81.1 (low, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: United States (21.3%), English (12.2%), German (8.5%), Irish (8.4%), Scotch-Irish (2.6%), Scottish (2.1%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 339 feet

Land area: 2.82 square miles.

Population density: 342 people per square mile 
 
 (very low).




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For population 25 years and over in Caledonia

  • High school or higher: 79.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.1%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 3.0%
  • Unemployed: 2.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 28.1 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Caledonia town

  • Never married: 18.4%
  • Now married: 61.3%
  • Separated: 2.4%
  • Widowed: 8.0%
  • Divorced: 9.9%

17 residents are foreign born

This town:  1.7%
Mississippi:  1.4%



According to our research there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Caledonia, Mississippi in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Caledonia to the number of sex offenders is 241 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Caledonia:  0.5% ($344)
Mississippi:  0.7% ($425)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Tuscaloosa, AL (56.4 miles , pop. 77,906).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Birmingham, AL (87.9 miles , pop. 242,820).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Dallas, TX (493.1 miles , pop. 1,188,580).

Nearest cities: Columbus AFB, MS (2.8 miles ), Vernon, AL (3.7 miles ), Columbus, MS (3.7 miles ), Gattman, MS (3.9 miles) , Aberdeen, MS (4.0 miles ), New Hope, MS (4.1 miles ), Millport, AL (4.1 miles ), Sulligent, AL (4.3 miles ).

Latitude: 33.68 N, Longitude: 88.33 W

Area code: 662

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Population change in the 1990s: +214 (+26.7%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (18%)
  • Public administration (9%)
  • Metal and metal products (8%)
  • Paper (7%)
  • Motor vehicle and parts dealers (7%)
  • Chemicals (3%)
  • Educational services (3%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Educational services (14%)
  • Health care (14%)
  • Accommodation and food services (11%)
  • Finance and insurance (9%)
  • Food and beverage stores (8%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (5%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (9%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (8%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (6%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Retail sales workers except cashiers (5%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Cashiers (9%)
  • Registered nurses (7%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (6%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (5%)



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Average climate in Caledonia, Mississippi

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Caledonia-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Mississippi state average. It is 183% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/3/1974, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 15.1 miles away from the Caledonia town center killed 28 people and injured 272 people.

On 4/3/1974, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.6 miles away from the town center killed 3 people and injured 178 people and caused between $5,000,000 and $50,000,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Caledonia:
  • BAPTIST MEM HOSP/GOLDEN TRIANGLE INC (about 14 miles; COLUMBUS, MS)
  • PIONEER COMMUNITY HOSPITAL OF ABERDEEN (about 16 miles; ABERDEEN, MS)
  • GILMORE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 19 miles; AMORY, MS)

Political contributions by individuals in Caledonia, MS

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Caledonia:
  • MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN (about 14 miles; COLUMBUS, MS; Full-time enrollment: 2,115)
  • MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY (about 32 miles; MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS; FT enrollment: 14,613)
  • ITAWAMBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 41 miles; FULTON, MS; FT enrollment: 2,673)
  • UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA (about 51 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; FT enrollment: 17,453)
  • SHELTON STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 60 miles; TUSCALOOSA, AL; FT enrollment: 3,635)
  • NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 69 miles; BOONEVILLE, MS; FT enrollment: 2,628)
  • BEVILL STATE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 74 miles; SUMITON, AL; FT enrollment: 2,670)
Public high schools in Caledonia:
Public elementary/middle school in Caledonia:
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Church in Caledonia: Brown Lee Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemetery: Unity Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: BACK40 Petting Farm (Amusement & Theme Parks; 14748 Highway 12 East).

 

Average household size:
This town:  2.8 people
Mississippi:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  78.9%
Whole state:  71.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  3.3%
Whole state:  4.5%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  8.0%
Whole state:  19.9%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  2.0%
Whole state:  9.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Caledonia, MS



Caledonia compared to Mississippi state average:

Caledonia, Mississippi environmental map by EPA

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  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • House age significantly above state average.


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Educational Attainment




School Enrollment by Level of School



Caledonia travel time to work


Caledonia mode of transportation to work chart



Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Electricity (51%)
  • Utility gas (37%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (12%)


Religon statistics for Caledonia

Adherents


NameSouthern Baptist ConventionUnited Methodist ChurchChurches of ChristAssemblies of GodCatholic Church
Adherents59.5%15.3%4.8%3.7%3.0%
Congregations29.2%18.0%11.2%5.6%1.1%
NameEpiscopal ChurchBaptist Missionary Association of AmericaCumberland Presbyterian ChurchPresbyterian Church in AmericaOther religions
Adherents2.0%1.6%1.5%1.0%7.6%
Congregations2.2%2.2%4.5%1.1%24.7%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 4$2,200
Sewerage 4$11,400$34,2000$0
Totals for Government 4$11,400$34,2004$2,200



Caledonia government finances in 2002:
  • Current Operations - Financial Administration: $58,000
    Police Protection: $16,000
    Parks & Recreation: $7,000
    Fire Protection: $2,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $8,000
  • Tax - Other Selective Sales: $40,000
    Property: $25,000
    Public Utilities: $16,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $0
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $41,000

7.66% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($37,897 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.66%
Mississippi average:  7.82%

0.24% of residents moved from foreign countries ($1,368 average AGI)
Lowndes County:  0.24%
Mississippi average:  0.09%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Oktibbeha County, MS  0.44% ($30,709 average AGI)
from Clay County, MS  0.35% ($26,771)
from Monroe County, MS  0.30% ($35,517)


8.23% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($38,166 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  8.23%
Mississippi average:  8.35%

0.28% of residents moved to foreign countries ($1,302 average AGI)
Lowndes County:  0.28%
Mississippi average:  0.08%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Oktibbeha County, MS  0.43% ($35,259 average AGI)
to Monroe County, MS  0.28% ($26,782)
to Clay County, MS  0.28% ($32,600)


Strongest AM radio stations in Caledonia:
  • WCPC (940 AM; 50 kW; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: WCPC BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WVSA (1380 AM; 5 kW; VERNON, AL; Owner: LAMAR CTY. B/CING. CO., INC.)
  • WJOX (690 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WAPI (1070 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WDJC (850 AM; 50 kW; BIRMINGHAM, AL; Owner: KIMTRON, INC.)
  • WACR (1050 AM; 1 kW; COLUMBUS, MS)
  • WCRV (640 AM; 50 kW; COLLIERVILLE, TN; Owner: BOTT BROADCASTING COMPANY/TENNESSEE)
  • WERH (970 AM; 5 kW; HAMILTON, AL; Owner: KATE F. FITE)
  • WJWF (1400 AM; 1 kW; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WWZQ (1240 AM; 1 kW; ABERDEEN, MS; Owner: STANFORD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WKXM (1300 AM; 5 kW; WINFIELD, AL; Owner: AD-MEDIA MANAGEMENT CORP.)
  • WNSI (810 AM; 50 kW; JACKSONVILLE, AL; Owner: UNITED BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • WSJC (810 AM; 50 kW; MAGEE, MS; Owner: FAMILY TALK RADIO)

Strongest FM radio stations in Caledonia:
  • WWKZ (105.3 FM; ABERDEEN, MS; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSYE (93.3 FM; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: JMD, INC.)
  • WMBC (103.1 FM; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WKOR-FM (94.9 FM; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WDXB (102.5 FM; JASPER, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WZBQ (94.1 FM; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAJV (98.9 FM; BROOKSVILLE, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WACR-FM (103.9 FM; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: T & W COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WTXT (98.1 FM; FAYETTE, AL; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WSMS (99.9 FM; ARTESIA, MS; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP)
  • WAJS (91.7 FM; TUPELO, MS; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WBEI (101.7 FM; REFORM, AL; Owner: APEX BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WKBB (100.9 FM; WEST POINT, MS; Owner: BOB MCRANEY ENTERPRISES, INC.)
  • WALN (89.3 FM; CARROLLTON, AL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WJEC (106.5 FM; VERNON, AL; Owner: LAMAR COUNTY BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
  • WMSU (92.1 FM; STARKVILLE, MS; Owner: URBAN RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WMSV (91.1 FM; STARKVILLE, MS; Owner: MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY)
  • WAFM (95.3 FM; AMORY, MS; Owner: STANFORD COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Caledonia:
  • W25AD (Channel 25; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WCBI-TV (Channel 4; COLUMBUS, MS; Owner: COLUMBUS TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WTVA (Channel 9; TUPELO, MS; Owner: WTVA, INC.)
  • WCFT-TV (Channel 33; TUSCALOOSA, AL; Owner: TV ALABAMA, INCORPORATED)
  • WDBB (Channel 17; BESSEMER, AL; Owner: WDBB-TV, INC.)
  • WKDH (Channel 45; HOUSTON, MS; Owner: SOUTHERN BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WLOV-TV (Channel 27; WEST POINT, MS; Owner: LINGARD BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • W39CD (Channel 38; FULTON, MS; Owner: UNITY BROADCASTING, INC.)


Caledonia fatal accident list:
Mar 24, 1993 03:10 AM, Koloasprin, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 1, Fatalities: 1, Drunken drivers: 1


FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 2
  • Caledonia Cell Site 665 North Wolf Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 97.5 m, Overall height: 106.4 m, Call Sign: KNKN559
    Assigned Frequencies : 869.040 MHz, 824.040 MHz, 890.010 MHz, 845.010 MHz, 834.390 MHz, 879.390 MHz
    Grant Date: 09/05/2001, Expiration Date: 10/01/2011
    Registrant: Verizon Wireless, 1120 Sanctuary Pkwy, #150 Gasa5reg, Alpharetta, GA 30009-7630, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Fax: (770) 797-1036, Email:
  • 0.8 Km Southeast Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.8 m, Overall height: 60.9 m, Call Sign: KNKQ257
    880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 880.020 MHz, 835.020 MHz, 891.510 MHz, 846.510 MHz... (+8 more)
    Grant Date: 09/06/2000, Expiration Date: 10/01/2010, Certifier: Victor H Meena
    Registrant: Lukas, Nace, Gutierrez & Sachs, Chtd., 1650 Tysons Blvd., Suite 1500, Mclean, VA 22102, Phone: (703) 584-8661, Fax: (703) 584-8695, Email:

FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 3
  • Del Slone, 0.8 Km Southeast Of The City Of, Type: Tower, Structure height: 54.8 m, Overall height: 60.9 m
    Registrant: Cellular South Real Estate, Inc., 1018 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ste 330, Ridgeland, MS 39157, Phone: (601) 974-7114, Email:
  • Edward G Roach, 313 Carson Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 48.7 m, Overall height: 53.3 m
  • Muayyad Mustafa, 255 Lone Oak Road, Type: Tower, Structure height: 83.8 m, Overall height: 85.3 m
    Registrant: At&t Mobility LLC, 5601 Legacy Drive, Ms: A-3, Plano, TX 75024, Phone: (469) 229-7422, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 4
  • 1.9 Mi Nw, Structure height: 18 m, Call Sign: WNQY731, Licensee ID: L00129429
    Assigned Frequencies : 452.325 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/24/1999, Expiration Date: 12/14/2004, Cancelation Date: 12/06/2002
    Registrant: Epec Communications Corporation, Houston, TX 77252, Phone: (713) 420-2191, Fax: (713) 420-5951
  • 2 Mi Ne, Structure height: 18 m, Call Sign: WNQY738, Licensee ID: L00129429
    Assigned Frequencies : 452.325 MHz
    Grant Date: 11/17/1999, Expiration Date: 12/14/2004, Cancelation Date: 12/06/2002
    Registrant: Epec Communications Corporation, Houston, TX 77252, Phone: (713) 420-2191, Fax: (713) 420-5951
  • 3 Mi N On Flint Hill Rd, Call Sign: KNIW783, Licensee ID: L00041104
    Assigned Frequencies : 153.035 MHz
    Grant Date: 01/20/1999, Expiration Date: 03/20/2004, Cancelation Date: 05/23/2004
    Registrant: Frank Brock, 1870 Ott Rd, Caledonia, MS 39740, Phone: (601) 356-6864
  • Lat: 33.639000 Lon: -88.313639, Call Sign: WQDH348
    Assigned Frequencies : 452.150 MHz
    Grant Date: 08/25/2005, Expiration Date: 08/25/2015, Certifier: Karol P Mack Esq
    Registrant: Keller And Heckman LLP, 1001 G Street, Nw, Suite 500 West, Washington, DC 20001, Phone: (202) 434-4130, Fax: (202) 434-4646, Email:

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 7
  • Call Sign: KB5RCH, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00496133
    Grant Date: 04/23/2002, Expiration Date: 04/21/2012
    Registrant: James H Wright Jr, 12180 Hwy 12 E, Caledonia, MS 39740
  • Call Sign: KC5DYN, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 10/26/1993, Expiration Date: 10/26/2003, Cancelation Date: 10/27/2005
    Registrant: Matt W Egger, 1440 Main St, Caledonia, MS 39740
  • Call Sign: N3GME, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L00163171
    Grant Date: 10/20/1999, Expiration Date: 10/20/2009
    Registrant: Daniel R Risacher, 1354 Jemison Road, Caledonia, MS 39740
  • Call Sign: AD5DO, Previous Call Sign: KC5MRS, Licensee ID: L00295887
    Grant Date: 11/30/2004, Expiration Date: 02/20/2015, Certifier: Kenneth N Campbell Jr
    Registrant: Kenneth N Campbell Jr, 222 Cedar Point Drive, Caledonia, MS 39740
  • Call Sign: KC5MRS, Previous Call Sign: KD5VBT, Licensee ID: L00632940
    Grant Date: 03/29/2005, Expiration Date: 03/29/2015, Certifier: Deborah J Campbell
    Registrant: Deborah J Campbell, 222 Cedar Point Drive, Caledonia, MS 39740
  • Call Sign: WB9BVW, Previous Call Sign: N9CFJ, Licensee ID: L01195098
    Grant Date: 10/11/2006, Expiration Date: 10/11/2016, Certifier: Steven P Pierce
    Registrant: Steven P Pierce, 1519 Wiley Road, Caledonia, MS 39740
  • Call Sign: KF5ADN, Previous Call Sign: , Licensee ID: L01477995
    Grant Date: 03/26/2009, Expiration Date: 03/26/2019, Certifier: Glenn A Kibe Sr
    Registrant: Glenn A Kibe Sr, 3950 North Wolfe Rd, Caledonia, MS 39740


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 1
  • Aircraft: BEECH V35B (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 150 mph), Engine: Reciprocating
    N-Number: 313DB , Serial Number: D-10014, Year manufactured: 1977, Airworthiness Date: 04/06/1977
    Registrant (Corporation): R And R Tractor Company, 131 North Smith Mill Rd, Caledonia, MS 39740


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 25
  • Hazardous Condition: 4
  • Good Intent Call: 3

Incident types - Caledonia


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