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Toulon

Illinois · 1,193 residents · 1.017 sq mi
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Toulon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,509. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $80,700. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,193
−15%since 2000
from 1,400 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,173 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1,377 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.7
+3%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Toulon
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,509
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,220
+49%since 2000
from $16,219 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$667
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $358 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
29.9% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+13%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(1,113)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(31)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other4.8%(57)
Diversity Score18.4%(219)
Diversity Score
18
+926%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+23%since 2000
from 18.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.1%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
53.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Toulon, Illinois?

Toulon, Illinois has about 1,193 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Toulon, Illinois?

The typical household in Toulon, Illinois earns about $39,509 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 $80,700, and the typical rent is about $667 a month.

How educated are people in Toulon, Illinois?

About 17.5% 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 21.4% of people in Toulon, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Toulon, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Toulon, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 135 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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