Toluca, Illinois facts for kids
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Toluca, Illinois
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Location in Marshall County, Illinois
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 Toluca, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States | |
| State | Illinois | |
| County | Marshall | |
| Townships | Bennington, Evans | |
| Established | 1887 | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1.06 sq mi (2.75 km2) | |
| • Land | 1.06 sq mi (2.75 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) 0% | |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) | |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,340 | |
| • Density | 1,261.77/sq mi (487.13/km2) | |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) | |
| ZIP Code |
61369
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| FIPS code | 17-75653 | |
Toluca is a small city located in Marshall County, Illinois, in the United States. In 2020, about 1,340 people lived there. Toluca is part of the larger Peoria area.
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Exploring Toluca's Location
Toluca is found at a specific spot on the map: 41 degrees north and 89 degrees west. This helps us pinpoint its exact location in Illinois.
Land Area of Toluca
According to information from 2010, Toluca covers a total area of about 1.06 square miles (2.75 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within the city limits.
A Look at Toluca's Past
Toluca was started in 1887. It began as a stop along the Atchison, Topeka, and Santa Fe Railway. This railroad was built on land owned by William Twist, a local farmer from Marshall County, Illinois.
How Toluca Began
In 1887, farmers like William Twist asked the railroad to make Toluca a regular stop. The railroad agreed to their request. Soon after, a company from Chicago helped build a grain elevator. This elevator was managed by Thomas Colehower. He also built the very first house in the part of Toluca now called "Old Town."
The Coal Mining Boom
In 1892, the Devlin Coal Company started mining coal in Toluca. This brought many new people to the area. By 1894, Toluca's population had grown to 3,500 people, and it officially became a city.
Growth and Change
Toluca continued to grow, reaching about 6,000 people by 1907. Many immigrants from countries like Poland, Italy, and Lithuania came to Toluca to work in the coal mines. However, by 1924, the coal mines were no longer making money and had to close. This caused many people to leave, and the city's population became much smaller.
Who Lives in Toluca?
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 2,629 | — | |
| 1910 | 2,407 | −8.4% | |
| 1920 | 2,503 | 4.0% | |
| 1930 | 1,413 | −43.5% | |
| 1940 | 1,433 | 1.4% | |
| 1950 | 1,419 | −1.0% | |
| 1960 | 1,352 | −4.7% | |
| 1970 | 1,319 | −2.4% | |
| 1980 | 1,471 | 11.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,315 | −10.6% | |
| 2000 | 1,339 | 1.8% | |
| 2010 | 1,414 | 5.6% | |
| 2020 | 1,340 | −5.2% | |
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In 2000, there were 1,339 people living in Toluca. These people lived in 581 homes, and 343 of these were families. The city had about 1,261 people per square mile.
Homes and Families
Out of all the homes, about 25.6% had children under 18 living there. Nearly half, 48.7%, were married couples living together. About 7.7% of homes had a female head of household without a husband. Also, 40.8% of homes were not families.
Many people lived alone; 35.3% of all homes were individuals. About 19.6% of homes had someone living alone who was 65 years old or older. On average, there were 2.16 people in each home and 2.81 people in each family.
Age Groups in Toluca
The people in Toluca were spread across different age groups. About 20.9% were under 18 years old. The median age, which is the middle age of all residents, was 43 years.
Famous People from Toluca
- Ernani Bernardi: He was a big-band musician. He also served on the Los Angeles, California, City Council from 1961 to 1993.
See also
In Spanish: Toluca (Illinois) para niños
