Editing Caledonia, Missouri

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'''Caledonia''' is a village in southern [[Washington County, Missouri|Washington County]], [[Missouri]], United States. The population was 131 at the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]. Caledonia is located {{convert|4|mi}} east of [[Belgrade, Missouri|Belgrade]].

==History==
Caledonia was laid out in 1819.<ref>{{cite web | url =http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_washington.html | archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160624071506/http://shsmo.org/manuscripts/ramsay/ramsay_washington.html | archivedate = June 24, 2016 | url-status = live | title=Washington County Place Names, 1928–1945 | publisher=The State Historical Society of Missouri| accessdate= December 30, 2016}}</ref>  The village is named after the Roman Empire's [[Latin]] name for [[Scotland]].<ref>{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=RfAuAAAAYAAJ&pg=PA370 | title=How Missouri Counties, Towns and Streams Were Named | publisher=The State Historical Society of Missouri | author=Eaton, David Wolfe | year=1918 | pages=370}}</ref> A post office has been in operation at Caledonia since 1819.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.postalhistory.com/postoffices.asp?task=display&state=MO&county=Washington | title=Post Offices| publisher=Jim Forte Postal History | accessdate=December 30, 2016}}</ref>

The [[Caledonia Historic District]], Land Archeological Site, Lost Creek Pictograph Archeological Site, and [[Harrison Queen House]] are listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].<ref name="nris">{{NRISref|version=2010a}}</ref>

==Geography==
Caledonia is located at the intersection of [[Missouri Route 32]] and [[Missouri Route 21]]. [[Goose Creek (Cedar Creek)|Goose Creek]] flows through the community and Spring Glen Lake is approximately one mile to the northeast along Goose Creek.<ref>''Belgrade, MO,'' 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1958 (1986 rev.)</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the village has a total area of {{convert|0.16|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=July 8, 2012 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=July 2, 2012 }}</ref>

==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1880= 236
|1900= 166
|1910= 128
|1920= 133
|1930= 143
|1940= 139
|1950= 143
|1960= 119
|1970= 113
|1980= 162
|1990= 142
|2000= 158
|2010= 130
|2020= 131
|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=July 8, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 130 people, 58 households, and 39 families living in the village. The [[population density]] was {{convert|812.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 76 housing units at an average density of {{convert|475.0|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the village was 100.0% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]]. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.8% of the population.

There were 58 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 55.2% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 3.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 8.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.8% were non-families. 31.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.72.

The median age in the village was 46 years. 17.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 6.1% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 24.6% were from 25 to 44; 30% were from 45 to 64; and 21.5% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the village was 53.1% male and 46.9% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2" /> of 2000, there were 158 people, 66 households, and 40 families living in the village. The population density was {{convert|1,133.9|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 79 housing units at an average density of {{convert|567.0|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 100.00% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]].

There were 66 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 12.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.9% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.00.

In the village, the population was spread out, with 25.3% under the age of 18, 13.9% from 18 to 24, 27.2% from 25 to 44, 20.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females, there were 100.0 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $24,833, and the median income for a family was $28,125. Males had a median income of $20,179 versus $15,625 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $10,685. About 19.1% of families and 29.3% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 40.0% of those under the age of 18 and 6.7% of those 65 or over.

== Schools ==
Valley R-VI is the local school, whose mascot is the Viking. There are two sets of buildings for the elementary (K-6) and the junior high & high school (7-12). The elementary buildings have a distinctive dome shape. The reason for the unconventional structures are because of their ability to withstand severe weather. “They are tornado proof – hurricane proof – fire proof and so our kids are very safe,“ stated Brad Crocker, who was Valley's superintendent at the time.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.monolithic.org/in-the-media/kmov-of-st-louis-news-article-features-valley-r-6-school-district-s-domes|title=KMOV of St. Louis news article features Valley R-6 School District's domes|last1=June 7|first1=Kelly Lewis • Published|last2=Media|first2=2013 4:06pm • In The|website=Monolithic Dome Institute|language=en|access-date=February 9, 2019}}</ref>

== Nearest airport ==
Washington County Airport, Airport Road, Mineral Point, Missouri 63660

==References==
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{{Washington County, Missouri}}

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[[Category:Villages in Washington County, Missouri]]
[[Category:Villages in Missouri]]
[[Category:Pre-statehood history of Missouri]]