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Toronto, Ohio
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Toronto World War I memorial
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| Nickname(s):
The Gem City, T-Town
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Location of Toronto in Jefferson County and in the state of Ohio
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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
(2020)
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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, located along the Ohio River 6 miles (9.7 km) northeast of Steubenville. The population was 5,303 at the time of the 2020 census, making it the second-largest city in Jefferson County. It is part of the Weirton–Steubenville metropolitan area.
History
The area was first settled in the 19th century, when it was known as Newburg's Landing. When the railway was built, however, the area's name was changed to Sloanes Station. In 1881, after a vote, the town was incorporated under its present name inspired by Toronto, Canada, which civic leader Thomas M. Daniels felt was a place worth emulating. Along with its Canadian counterpart, it is one of only two incorporated cities in the world named Toronto.
In the 20th century, the town became a center of heavy industry with a number of large factories in and around the town. In the 1980s and 1990s the city, along with the rest of the region, declined sharply as manufacturing jobs left. Titanium Metals Corporation, the world's largest supplier of titanium metals, is the major employer in the city.
Geography
Toronto is located at 40°27′44″N 80°36′16″W / 40.46222°N 80.60444°W (40.462266, -80.604443), and is about 45 minutes from Pittsburgh. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 2.14 square miles (5.54 km2), of which 1.86 square miles (4.82 km2) is land and 0.28 square miles (0.73 km2) is water.
Demographics
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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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2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 5,091 people, 2,278 households, and 1,395 families living in the city. The population density was 2,737.1 inhabitants per square mile (1,056.8/km2). There were 2,516 housing units at an average density of 1,352.7 per square mile (522.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.1% White, 1.1% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.3% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.
There were 2,278 households, of which 26.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 42.5% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 38.8% were non-families. 34.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.23 and the average family size was 2.84.
The median age in the city was 44 years. 20.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.5% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.1% were from 25 to 44; 30.5% were from 45 to 64; and 18.1% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 46.9% male and 53.1% female.
Education
Public education in the city is provided by the Toronto City School District. The current schools serving the Toronto include:
- Karaffa Elementary School – grades PK-5
- Toronto High School – grades 6–12
Toronto has a public library, a branch of the Public Library of Steubenville and Jefferson County.
Notable people
- John Comer, football player for the Canton Bulldogs
- Clarke Hinkle, football player for the Green Bay Packers; Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee
- Gary A. Myers, member of the U.S. House of Representatives for Pennsylvania's 25th congressional district
- Bill Peterson, head football coach for Florida State Seminoles, Rice Owls, and the Houston Oilers
- Robert Urich, actor most known for the television shows Vega$ and Spenser: For Hire
- Bob Vogel, football player for the Baltimore Colts
See also
In Spanish: Toronto (Ohio) para niños
