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Toulon, IL


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Toulon, Illinois

Toulon, Illinois, in Stark county, is 31 miles NW of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 126 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. As of the year 2000 census, 1,400 people lived in Toulon.

The People and Families of Toulon

In Toulon, about 55% of adults are married. Toulon is a place where you'll find a lot of people living alone in their apartments or homes. It's not a place just for families.

In the city, females are somewhat more common than males. If you spend a lot of time in Toulon, you'll notice that retired and elderly people are a common sight.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Toulon had a median family income of $40,078.

Political Inclinations

Across all electoral races, the Democratic party attracted the most donations from Toulon.

Toulon Housing

An estimated 73% of living spaces in Toulon are occupied by their owners, not by renters. The city housing isn't the newest - the average home age is greater here than you'll find elsewhere. In general, Toulon offers inexpensive rents.

Commuting

In Toulon, 91% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Toulon strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 13%Toulon Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Toulon, IL

Comparing Toulon to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens1010
Female Share of the Population1010
Age of the Population910
Well-Paid Single Women74
Well-Paid Single Men53
Children Under 5 Years Old32
Racial Diversity22
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married54
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty85
People in Middle Class or Better63
College Educated Adults55
Median Family Income53

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home44
Short Commute Times46
Public Transportation Use43

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone99
Affordability of Rents89
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing69
Affordability of Property Taxes47
Housing Recently Built21
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