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Toledo

Illinois · 1,161 residents · 0.888 sq mi
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Toledo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,364. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,161
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,166 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,307 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,313 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+5%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Toledo
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,364
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,094 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,696
+73%since 2000
from $14,246 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,100
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$553
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $379 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−25%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(1,110)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(13)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other6.4%(75)
Diversity Score17.7%(206)
Diversity Score
18
+1538%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+28%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.7%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2011
from 55.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.9%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.1%
−77.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Toledo, Illinois?

Toledo, Illinois has about 1,161 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Toledo, Illinois?

The typical household in Toledo, Illinois earns about $51,364 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 $80,100, and the typical rent is about $553 a month.

How educated are people in Toledo, Illinois?

About 15.3% 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 13.2% of people in Toledo, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Toledo, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Toledo, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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