Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Toledo, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

267,463

Median Agei

35.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

55.8%149,172

Black

27.7%73,960

Hispanic/Latino

9.1%24,330

Two or More

5.7%15,212

Asian

1.3%3,363

Other

0.5%1,269

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%115

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%42

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.4%9,676

High School Diploma

27.8%49,919

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%13,758

Some College (1+ yr)

15.9%28,643

Associate's Degree

10%17,951

Bachelor's Degree

14.4%25,868

Master's Degree

5.9%10,578

Professional Degree

0.8%1,521

Doctorate

0.8%1,401

HS or Higher

88.7%

BA or Higher

21.9%

Graduate+

7.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$114,500

Median Renti

$901

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

53.3%63,199

Renter-Occupied

46.7%55,463

Total Units

132,728

Homeownership

53.3%

Vacancy Rate

10.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

17.7%11,181

$50K–$100K

25.4%16,062

$100K–$150K

22.1%13,945

$150K–$200K

18.7%11,817

$200K–$300K

11.4%7,208

$300K–$500K

3.5%2,216

$500K–$1M

0.6%408

$1M+

0.6%362

Rent Distribution

Under $500

7,683

$500–$750

9,533

$750–$1,000

15,562

$1,000–$1,250

10,783

$1,250–$1,500

5,763

$1,500–$2,000

3,362

$2,000+

579

Year Built

2020 or later

0.3%346

2010–2019

2.3%3,108

2000–2009

3%4,028

1990–1999

4.8%6,313

1980–1989

5.8%7,674

1970–1979

13.2%17,575

1960–1969

12.3%16,267

1950–1959

17.9%23,697

1940–1949

9.4%12,519

1939 or earlier

31%41,201

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74%87,757

Electricity

23.7%28,078

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%1,503

No Fuel

0.4%504

Other

0.4%458

Fuel Oil

0.1%164

Wood

0.1%144

Coal

0%45

Solar

0%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$49,724

Mean Household Incomei

$63,489

Per Capita Incomei

$28,642

Poverty Ratei

23.8%

Unemploymenti

7.7%

Labor Forcei

131,963

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9.3%11,015

$10K–$15K

7.1%8,479

$15K–$20K

4.8%5,696

$20K–$25K

5.4%6,423

$25K–$30K

4.4%5,280

$30K–$35K

4.8%5,677

$35K–$40K

4.8%5,717

$40K–$45K

4.9%5,849

$45K–$50K

4.7%5,534

$50K–$60K

7.7%9,107

$60K–$75K

10.2%12,137

$75K–$100K

12.1%14,408

$100K–$125K

8.6%10,165

$125K–$150K

5.1%6,042

$150K–$200K

4%4,746

$200K+

2%2,387

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

10,346

Residentsi

20,933

Avg. Tenant Renti

$215/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

23 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing2,745 homes96% occupied$182/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers4,222 homes92% occupied$253/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Mod Rehab47 homes0% occupied

Rehabilitated buildings with project-based rental assistance

Section 8 NC/SR2,317 homes96% occupied$198/mo rent

Section 236176 homes86% occupied$98/mo rent

Privately owned housing with federally subsidized mortgage interest rates

Multi-Family Other839 homes96% occupied$202/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $49,724/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

81.3%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

15.8%

Who Receives This Housing

78.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

74.2% of subsidized households are minority

24.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

19.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

118,061

Avg. Commutei

19.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

121,652

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

12,245(5.9% of civilian adults)