City · Iowa
Toledo, Iowa
Toledo, city, in Tama County, Iowa. Toledo had 2,384 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,369 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,966 (±265). GEOID 1978510.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,384
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,369 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,966 ±265
Median household income
$53,333
±$9,028 (90% margin)
Iowa: $75,059
Median home value
$118,400
±$18,393 (90% margin)
Iowa: $208,000
Median gross rent
$887
±$187 (90% margin)
Iowa: $972
Where is Toledo and what county is it in?
Toledo is a city in Tama County, Iowa. It covers 2.3 square miles of land, 1,032 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Toledo, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,384 people lived in Toledo on July 1, 2025, up 0.6% since 2020, slower than Iowa (+1.5%). The 2020 Census counted 2,369 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,966 (±265).
| Measure | Toledo | Tama County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,966 ±265 | 16,868 | no clear change |
| Households | 850 ±124 | 6,720 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.12 ±0.23 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,044 ±125 | 7,595 | no clear change |
Toledo's population since 2000
From 2,539 in 2000 to 2,384 in 2025: down 6.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Toledo as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Toledo?
The median resident of Toledo is 40.8 years old; 18.9% are under 18 and 20.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 77.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 17.6%.
| Measure | Toledo | Tama County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 ±9.1 | 41.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.9% ±3.5 pts | 23.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.0% ±4.4 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Male | 45.3% ±3.5 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 17.6% ±5.1 pts | 11.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 77.2% ±5.6 pts | 78.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±1.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±0.8 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.3 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.9% ±1.8 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.4% ±4.7 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 10.5% ±3.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 11.4% ±3.6 pts | 11.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.2% ±4.4 pts | 6.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.4% ±2.8 pts | 91.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.2% ±6.8 pts | 20.5% | +8.2 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 3.7% ±3.1 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.7% ±5.9 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.4% ±1.6 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Toledo earn?
Half of Toledo's 850 households earn less than $53,333 a year (±$9,028), against $70,781 in Tama County and $75,059 in Iowa. In 2015-2019 it was $48,941 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Toledo | Tama County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $53,333 ±$9,028 | $70,781 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $66,455 ±$9,049 | $83,931 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,696 ±$4,671 | $34,186 | +$5,818 |
| People below the poverty line | 22.2% ±8.0 pts | 14.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.8% ±16.7 pts | 23.2% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.9% ±8.3 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% ±5.3 pts | 94.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 86.4% ±6.2 pts | 87.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Toledo?
Owners occupy 60.5% of Toledo's occupied homes and renters 39.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $118,400 by its owner (±$18,393). The median renter pays $887 a month including utilities, and 41.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Toledo | Tama County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $118,400 ±$18,393 | $148,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $887 ±$187 | $872 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.0% ±23.5 pts | 33.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,127 ±$166 | $1,324 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.5% ±9.2 pts | 76.0% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.5% ±9.2 pts | 24.0% | – |
| Housing units | 1,044 ±125 | 7,595 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 4.0% ±3.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 19.4% ±14.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.2% ±8.0 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.9% ±5.8 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.9% ±1.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 0.8% ±1.0 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 33.9% ±9.0 pts | 38.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.2% ±1.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Toledo building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Toledo in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 4.2 across Iowa.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Toledo work and get to work?
85.6% of Toledo's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 21.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.7%.
| Measure | Toledo | Tama County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.4% ±5.0 pts | 61.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.7% ±3.8 pts | 3.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 85.6% ±7.3 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.6% ±7.1 pts | 10.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.7% ±2.5 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.1% ±0.9 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.5 min ±3.7 | 22.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Toledo?
1 census tract lies mostly in Toledo, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2904Tama County | 2,836 | $66,563 |
| Tract 2905Tama County | 3,393 | $60,795 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Toledo) · Census block assignment files
How does Toledo compare with other places in Iowa?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Toledo is the 7,058th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 146th-most populous of 939 in Iowa.
Toledo ranks 258th of 279 places in Iowa with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 146th | 939 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 105th | 275 |
| Residents per square mile | 152nd | 279 |
| Median household income | 258th | 279 |
| Per capita income | 237th | 279 |
| Median home value | 234th | 279 |
| Median gross rent | 108th | 266 |
| Poverty rate | 11th | 232 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 199th | 279 |
| Median age | 117th | 279 |
| Owner-occupied share | 263rd | 279 |
| Travel time to work | 113th | 279 |
Toledo's figures with every place in Iowa (CSV)
Every place in Iowa, sortable · Compare Toledo with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Toledo?
16 of the 57 figures for Toledo on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Toledo are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Toledo.