Toronto, Ohio facts for kids
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Toronto, Ohio
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Toronto World War I memorial
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The Gem City, T-Town
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Location of Toronto in Jefferson County, Ohio
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 Toronto, Ohio
Location in Ohio
Toronto, Ohio
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Ohio |
| County | Jefferson |
| Townships | Island Creek, Knox |
| Named for | Toronto, Canada |
| Area | |
| • Total | 2.44 sq mi (6.33 km2) |
| • Land | 2.09 sq mi (5.40 km2) |
| • Water | 0.36 sq mi (0.93 km2) |
| Elevation | 738 ft (225 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 5,303 |
| • Density | 2,542.19/sq mi (981.58/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
43964
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| Area code | 740 |
| FIPS code | 39-77112 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2397037 |
| Website | https://torontocity.weebly.com/ |
Toronto is a city in eastern Jefferson County, Ohio. It is located along the Ohio River, about 6 miles (9.7 km) northeast of Steubenville. In 2020, 5,303 people lived there. This makes it the second-largest city in Jefferson County. Toronto is part of the larger Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.
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History of Toronto, Ohio
The area where Toronto now stands was first settled in the 1800s. Back then, it was called Newburg's Landing. When a railway was built through the area, its name changed to Sloanes Station.
In 1881, the town officially became a city. People voted to name it Toronto. This name was inspired by Toronto, Canada. A local leader, Thomas M. Daniels, thought Toronto, Canada, was a great place to copy. Toronto, Ohio, is one of only two cities in the world named Toronto.
In the 1900s, Toronto became a place with many large factories. These factories were important for making things. However, in the 1980s and 1990s, many factory jobs left the city. This caused the city to become smaller. Today, Titanium Metals Corporation is a major employer in Toronto. This company is the world's largest supplier of titanium metals.
Geography of Toronto
Toronto is located at 40°27′44″N 80°36′16″W. It is about 45 minutes away from Pittsburgh. The city covers a total area of about 2.14 square miles (5.54 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, and a small part is water.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1890 | 2,536 | — | |
| 1900 | 3,526 | 39.0% | |
| 1910 | 4,271 | 21.1% | |
| 1920 | 4,684 | 9.7% | |
| 1930 | 7,044 | 50.4% | |
| 1940 | 7,426 | 5.4% | |
| 1950 | 7,253 | −2.3% | |
| 1960 | 7,780 | 7.3% | |
| 1970 | 7,705 | −1.0% | |
| 1980 | 6,934 | −10.0% | |
| 1990 | 6,127 | −11.6% | |
| 2000 | 5,676 | −7.4% | |
| 2010 | 5,091 | −10.3% | |
| 2020 | 5,303 | 4.2% | |
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In 2010, there were 5,091 people living in Toronto. Most of the people were White (97.1%). About 1.1% were African American. A small number of people were Native American or Asian. About 0.8% of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
The average age in the city was 44 years old. About 20.7% of the people were under 18 years old.
Education in Toronto
The Toronto City School District provides public education for students in Toronto. The schools that serve the city are:
- Karaffa Elementary School – for students in grades Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade.
- Toronto High School – for students in grades 6th through 12th grade.
Toronto also has a public library. It is a part of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County.
Famous People from Toronto
Many interesting people have come from Toronto, Ohio. Here are a few:
- John Comer – a football player for the Canton Bulldogs.
- Clarke Hinkle – a football player for the Green Bay Packers. He is in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
- Gary A. Myers – a member of the U.S. House of Representatives. He represented Pennsylvania's 25th congressional district.
- Bill Peterson – a head football coach for teams like the Florida State Seminoles and the Houston Oilers.
- Robert Urich – an actor famous for TV shows like Vega$ and Spenser: For Hire.
- Bob Vogel – a football player for the Baltimore Colts.
See also
In Spanish: Toronto (Ohio) para niños
