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%.
265,638
Population (2024)
287,065
Population (2010)
287,065
Peak (2010)
-0.55%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 287,065 |
| 2011 | 285,425 |
| 2012 | 283,185 |
| 2013 | 282,352 |
| 2014 | 280,712 |
| 2015 | 279,898 |
| 2016 | 278,897 |
| 2017 | 276,688 |
| 2018 | 274,864 |
| 2019 | 272,779 |
| 2020 | 270,285 |
| 2021 | 268,860 |
| 2022 | 266,637 |
| 2023 | 265,798 |
| 2024 | 265,638 |
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% |
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Common questions about Toledo, OH
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).
Toledo city, OH Climate
Toledo city, OH has an average annual temperature of 10.1°C (50°F) and receives about 855 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
10.1°C
Avg Temp
855
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | -4° / 24° | 45 mm |
| February | -3° / 27° | 43 mm |
| March | 3° / 37° | 65 mm |
| April | 9° / 49° | 79 mm |
| May | 16° / 60° | 83 mm |
| June | 21° / 70° | 94 mm |
| July | 24° / 74° | 86 mm |
| August | 22° / 72° | 85 mm |
| September | 18° / 65° | 78 mm |
| October | 11° / 53° | 59 mm |
| November | 5° / 41° | 71 mm |
| December | -1° / 30° | 67 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Toledo city, OH
The most comfortable months to visit Toledo city, OH are typically June, August and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 30°C high). The coldest is January (near -8°C low). June is usually the wettest month.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.