Toledo, Illinois facts for kids
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Toledo, Illinois
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Location of Toledo in Cumberland County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Cumberland |
| Township | Sumpter |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| • Land | 0.89 sq mi (2.30 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 600 ft (200 m) |
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| • Total | 1,161 |
| • Density | 1,307.43/sq mi (504.70/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62468
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| Area code(s) | 217 |
| FIPS code | 17-75601 |
| GNIS ID | 2399991 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Toledo, Illinois |
Toledo is a small village located in Cumberland County, Illinois, in the United States. It's the main town, also known as the county seat, for Cumberland County. In 2020, about 1,161 people lived here. Toledo is also part of a larger area called the Charleston–Mattoon Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Exploring Toledo's Location
Toledo is right in the middle of Cumberland County. A road called Illinois Route 121 goes through the village. This road leads southeast about 5 miles (8 km) to Greenup. Another town, Neoga, is about 14 miles (23 km) to the west.
Land Area of Toledo
According to information from 2010, Toledo covers a total area of about 0.91 square miles (2.36 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the village limits.
People Living in Toledo
This section shares information about the people who live in Toledo. It includes details like the total number of residents and how many households there are.
Population Changes Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 676 | — | |
| 1900 | 818 | 21.0% | |
| 1910 | 900 | 10.0% | |
| 1920 | 787 | −12.6% | |
| 1930 | 733 | −6.9% | |
| 1940 | 852 | 16.2% | |
| 1950 | 905 | 6.2% | |
| 1960 | 998 | 10.3% | |
| 1970 | 1,068 | 7.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,284 | 20.2% | |
| 1990 | 1,199 | −6.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,166 | −2.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,238 | 6.2% | |
| 2020 | 1,161 | −6.2% | |
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The population of Toledo has changed over many years. In 1890, there were 676 people. The number grew to 1,238 in 2010 before decreasing slightly to 1,161 in 2020.
Who Lives in Toledo Today?
Based on the 2020 census, there were 1,161 people living in Toledo. These people lived in 472 households, and 284 of these were families. The village had about 1,307 people per square mile (505 per square kilometer).
Most of the people in Toledo are White (96.12%). A small number of residents are from other racial backgrounds, including African American, Native American, and Asian. About 1.12% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of the 472 households in Toledo, about 26.3% had children under 18 living with them. More than half (51.91%) were married couples living together. About 31.36% of all households were made up of people living alone. Also, 22.67% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household in Toledo had about 3.11 people. The average family size was 2.44 people.
Age Groups in Toledo
The people in Toledo belong to different age groups. About 21.3% of the population was under 18 years old. Young adults aged 18 to 24 made up 13.7%. People between 25 and 44 years old were 22.8% of the population. Those aged 45 to 64 were 27.1%, and 15.0% were 65 years or older. The average age in Toledo was 35.4 years.
Income and Economy
In Toledo, the average income for a household was $51,364. For families, the average income was higher, at $69,107. The average income per person in the village was $24,696. About 13.2% of all people in Toledo lived below the poverty line. This included 19.9% of children under 18 and 12.0% of people aged 65 or older.
Education in Toledo
Toledo is home to the Cumberland Community Unit School District 77. This school district includes the elementary, middle, and high schools, all located within the village of Toledo.
Famous People from Toledo
- Grover Baichley (1889–1956), a pitcher who played baseball for the St. Louis Browns.
See also
In Spanish: Toledo (Illinois) para niños
