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Toledo

Ohio · 270,871 residents · 80.488 sq mi
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Toledo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,155. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $83,600. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Ohio median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
270,871
−14%since 2000
from 313,619 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,365 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 3,896 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.3
+9%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
261K281K300K320K339K1990201020202024Toledo
2024267K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,155
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,546 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,659
+30%since 2000
from $17,388 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,600
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$737
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $469 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
49.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
−6%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.8%(212,658)
Black23.3%(73,134)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(17,141)
Asian1%(3,197)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.1%(179,203)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(150,202)
Black28.2%(76,401)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(24,136)
Asian1.2%(3,133)
Other4.9%(13,352)
Diversity Score73.9%(200,285)
Diversity Score
74
+29%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+60%since 2000
from 12.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 16.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.3%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−77.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Neighborhoods in Toledo

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Toledo, Ohio?

Toledo, Ohio has about 270,871 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Toledo, Ohio?

The typical household in Toledo, Ohio earns about $39,155 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Toledo, Ohio expensive?

In Toledo, Ohio, the median home is worth about $83,600, and the typical rent is about $737 a month.

How educated are people in Toledo, Ohio?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Toledo, Ohio hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Toledo, Ohio?

About 25.6% of people in Toledo, Ohio live below the federal poverty line.

Has Toledo, Ohio grown since 1990?

Yes, Toledo, Ohio has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 62,072 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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