Toledo, Ohio Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Toledo, Ohio is 268,461 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 84th-largest city in the United States and the 4th-largest in Ohio. The median household income is $47,532, the median home value is $107,000, and the median age is 35.7.

The population has declined 7.5% since 2010 (287,065 → 265,638).

268,461

Population

3335

People / sq mi

$47,532

Median Income

$107,000

Median Home Value

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Toledo covers 80.5 sq mi of land at 3335 people per square mile.

About Toledo, OH

In Toledo, home values do the distinguishing — a median of $107,000. Toledo is a city in Ohio with a population of 268,461. It is the #4-largest of all cities in Ohio nationally.

Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $47,532, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US cities: 19.1%, above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $107,000, with typical rent around $880.

College attainment is 21.0%, below the national 35.0%. Most workers commute: only 5.7% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.

Toledo city Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Toledo city had a population of 287,065 in 2010 and 265,638 in 2024, a -7.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 287,065 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.55%.

Toledo city population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

265,638

Population (2024)

287,065

Population (2010)

287,065

Peak (2010)

-0.55%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	287,065	-	-	estimate
2011	285,425	-1,640	-0.57%	estimate
2012	283,185	-2,240	-0.78%	estimate
2013	282,352	-833	-0.29%	estimate
2014	280,712	-1,640	-0.58%	estimate
2015	279,898	-814	-0.29%	estimate
2016	278,897	-1,001	-0.36%	estimate
2017	276,688	-2,209	-0.79%	estimate
2018	274,864	-1,824	-0.66%	estimate
2019	272,779	-2,085	-0.76%	estimate
2020	270,285	-2,494	-0.91%	estimate
2021	268,860	-1,425	-0.53%	estimate
2022	266,637	-2,223	-0.83%	estimate
2023	265,798	-839	-0.31%	estimate
2024	265,638	-160	-0.06%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	58.7%
Black or African American	28.7%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Economy & Income

$47,532

Median Household Income

$27,407

Per Capita Income

19.1%

Poverty Rate

5.2%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$107,000

Median Home Value

$880

Median Rent

52.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

88.0%

High School+

21.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.4%

Drive Alone

77.9%

Public Transit

5.7%

Work From Home

19.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

19.7%

Foreign Born

93.7%

Non-English at Home

6.1%

Veterans

17.3%

With Disability

93.6%

Health Insurance

92.5%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management	23.7%
Manufacturing	15.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services	10.7%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate	9.1%
Retail Trade	6.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services	4.9%
Construction	4.3%
Information	3.5%
Public Administration	3.2%
Transportation & Warehousing	1.4%
Agriculture & Mining	0.3%

Largest cities in Ohio

Columbus (906,480)Cleveland (367,523)Cincinnati (309,595)Akron (189,526)Dayton (136,741)Parma (80,131)Canton (70,105)Lorain (65,207)Hamilton (63,124)Youngstown (59,605)View all Ohio cities →

Largest counties in Ohio

Franklin County (1,321,635)Cuyahoga County (1,249,418)Hamilton County (827,878)Summit County (538,087)Montgomery County (535,528)

Part of Ohio

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Metro areas in Ohio

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Frequently Asked Questions

Toledo, Ohio has a population of 268,461 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 84th-largest city in the United States and the 4th-largest in Ohio.

The median household income in Toledo, Ohio is $47,532, with 19.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Toledo, Ohio is $107,000, with median monthly rent at $880 and a homeownership rate of 52.7%.

The median age in Toledo, Ohio is 35.7 years. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

The population has declined 7.5% since 2010 (287,065 → 265,638).

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Sources: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.