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Toulon

Illinois · 1,172 residents (2025 est.) · 1.017 sq mi
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Toulon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,167. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,500. Households here earn about 29% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,485
+6%since 2000
from 1,400 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,460 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 1,377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+1%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,172 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Toulon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,167
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,792 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,976
+97%since 2000
from $16,219 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+3%since 2010
from 0.426 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance12.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
26.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
−11%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(1,377)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(25)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(1,341)
Black1.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.2%(107)
Diversity Score22.4%(332)
Diversity Score
22
+1148%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.4%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+60%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.2%
−27.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.2%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
−78.9 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+19.4 ptssince 2017
from 67.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Toulon, Illinois?

Toulon, Illinois has about 1,485 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Toulon, Illinois?

The typical household in Toulon, Illinois earns about $59,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Toulon, Illinois expensive?

In Toulon, Illinois, the median home is worth about $95,500, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Toulon, Illinois?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Toulon, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Toulon, Illinois?

About 11.3% of people in Toulon, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Toulon, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Toulon, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 157 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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