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Toledo

Illinois · 1,238 residents · 0.888 sq mi
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Toledo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,648. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,500. Households here earn about 43% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,238
+6%since 2000
from 1,166 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,394 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,313 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+1%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Toledo
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,648
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,094 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,625
+17%since 2000
from $14,246 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade17.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.1%
−31.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−7%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,147)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.1%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,216)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(11)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.3%(3)
Diversity Score4.1%(51)
Diversity Score
4
+279%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
−2%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.4%
−46.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
55.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Toledo, Illinois?

Toledo, Illinois has about 1,238 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Toledo, Illinois?

The typical household in Toledo, Illinois earns about $31,648 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Toledo, Illinois expensive?

In Toledo, Illinois, the median home is worth about $61,500, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Toledo, Illinois?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Toledo, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Toledo, Illinois?

About 18.3% of people in Toledo, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Toledo, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Toledo, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 70 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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