Township · Michigan
Caledonia Township, Kent County, Michigan
Caledonia Township, Kent County, township, in Kent County, Michigan. Caledonia Township, Kent County had 17,171 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 15,811 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 16,485 (±34). GEOID 2608112500.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
17,171
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,811 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,485 ±34
Median household income
$111,365
±$15,573 (90% margin)
Michigan: $72,875
Median home value
$382,600
±$25,340 (90% margin)
Michigan: $231,600
Median gross rent
$960
±$585 (90% margin)
Michigan: $1,129
Where is Caledonia Township, Kent County and what county is it in?
Caledonia Township, Kent County is a township in Kent County, Michigan. It covers 34.9 square miles of land, 453 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Caledonia Township (Kent County): Caledonia (village, 1,622 in 2020).
Caledonia Township, Kent County is in the Grand Rapids-Wyoming-Kentwood, MI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 5 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Caledonia Township, Kent County, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 17,171 people lived in Caledonia Township, Kent County on July 1, 2025, up 8.6% since 2020, faster than Michigan (+0.5%). The 2020 Census counted 15,811 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 16,485 (±34).
| Measure | Caledonia Township, Kent County | Kent County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,485±34 | 663,150 | +2,068 |
| Households | 5,714±316 | 256,648 | +816 |
| Average household size | 2.76±0.15 | 2.54 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,939±280 | 269,136 | +868 |
Caledonia Township, Kent County's population since 2000
From 8,964 in 2000 to 17,171 in 2025: up 91.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Caledonia Township, Kent County as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Caledonia Township, Kent County?
The median resident of Caledonia Township, Kent County is 39.2 years old; 24.0% are under 18 and 17.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 87.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.2%. 3.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Caledonia Township, Kent County | Kent County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.2±2.0 | 35.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.0%±3.6 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.7%±4.3 pts | 14.9% | – |
| Male | 49.4%±2.0 pts | 49.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.0%±1.6 pts | 11.7% | +1.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 87.7%±3.1 pts | 70.4% | −6.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.0%±1.9 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±1.2 pts | 3.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.2%±1.5 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.3%±1.1 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.7%±2.4 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.0%±1.4 pts | 4.9% | – |
| With a disability | 9.4%±2.1 pts | 11.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.9%±1.5 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.3%±0.8 pts | 92.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 53.4%±5.4 pts | 40.8% | +8.7 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 20.4%±5.1 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.2%±3.4 pts | 87.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.4%±0.9 pts | 1.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Caledonia Township, Kent County earn?
Half of Caledonia Township, Kent County's 5,714 households earn less than $111,365 a year (±$15,573), against $82,631 in Kent County and $72,875 in Michigan. In 2015-2019 it was $114,703 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Caledonia Township, Kent County | Kent County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $111,365±$15,573 | $82,631 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $143,801±$13,306 | $109,612 | – |
| Per capita income | $50,645±$3,978 | $42,992 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 3.9%±2.1 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.7%±3.4 pts | 13.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 1.9%±1.0 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.8%±1.3 pts | 95.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 96.7%±1.8 pts | 92.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Caledonia Township, Kent County?
Owners occupy 90.1% of Caledonia Township, Kent County's occupied homes and renters 9.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $382,600 by its owner (±$25,340). The median renter pays $960 a month including utilities, and 24.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Caledonia Township, Kent County | Kent County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $382,600±$25,340 | $289,900 | +$58,435 |
| Median gross rent | $960±$585 | $1,243 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.7%±13.2 pts | 39.9% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,976±$207 | $1,603 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90.1%±3.8 pts | 70.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 9.9%±3.8 pts | 29.7% | – |
| Housing units | 5,939±280 | 269,136 | +868 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±5.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.6%±4.1 pts | 64.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.6%±2.6 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.4%±2.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 17.2%±3.5 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 8.4%±5.1 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.5%±0.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Caledonia Township, Kent County building?
Builders took permits for 212 new housing units in Caledonia Township, Kent County in 2025 (212 in single-family houses), 12.3 per 1,000 residents against 2.3 across Michigan.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Caledonia Township, Kent County work and get to work?
72.8% of Caledonia Township, Kent County's workers drive alone and 18.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | Caledonia Township, Kent County | Kent County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.9%±3.1 pts | 68.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2%±1.7 pts | 4.2% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.8%±4.0 pts | 73.2% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.6%±3.5 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Walked | 1.7%±1.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 18.1%±4.1 pts | 14.3% | +12.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.8 min±2.4 | 21.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Caledonia Township, Kent County?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Caledonia Township, Kent County (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $82,308 (Tract 148.11) to $148,547 (Tract 148.06).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 148.06Kent County | 6,657 | $148,547 |
| Tract 148.10Kent County | 5,928 | $112,977 |
| Tract 148.11Kent County | 3,900 | $82,308 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Caledonia Township, Kent County) · Census block assignment files
How does Caledonia Township, Kent County compare with other places in Michigan?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Caledonia Township, Kent County is the 713th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 61st-most populous of 1,240 in Michigan.
Caledonia Township, Kent County ranks 83rd of 1,354 places in Michigan with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 61st | 1,240 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 20th | 1,281 |
| Residents per square mile | 481st | 1,356 |
| Median household income | 83rd | 1,354 |
| Per capita income | 168th | 1,355 |
| Median home value | 93rd | 1,354 |
| Median gross rent | 632nd | 1,212 |
| Poverty rate | 1,137th | 1,213 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 75th | 1,350 |
| Median age | 1,011th | 1,356 |
| Owner-occupied share | 461st | 1,356 |
| Work from home | 131st | 1,062 |
| Travel time to work | 883rd | 1,356 |
Caledonia Township, Kent County's figures with every place in Michigan (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Caledonia Township, Kent County?
9 of the 57 figures for Caledonia Township, Kent County on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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