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Toledo, IA


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Toledo, Iowa

Toledo, Iowa, in Tama county, is 36 miles S of Waterloo, Iowa (center to center) and 181 miles E of Omaha, Nebraska. As of the year 2000 census, 2,539 people lived in Toledo.

The People and Families of Toledo

In Toledo, about 52% of adults are married.

In Toledo, females are somewhat more common than males.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Toledo had a median family income of $40,833.

Political Inclinations

Toledo residents donated more money ($500) to George W. Bush than to the other candidates in the 2004 Presidential race. Across all electoral races, the Republican party attracted the most donations from the city.

Toledo Housing

An estimated 65% of living spaces in Toledo are occupied by their owners, not by renters. Living alone is quite feasible in the city, with the choice of small rental properties there.

Commuting

In Toledo, 93% of commuters drive to work. You might spend less time in the car if you live in Toledo; people report shorter commutes than most.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Toledo Short Commute Times
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 13%Toledo Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Toledo, IA

Comparing Toledo to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population99
Senior Citizens86
Well-Paid Single Women87
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Racial Diversity79
Well-Paid Single Men64
Age of the Population54
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size46
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better63
People Above Poverty53
Median Family Income53
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times109
Walking and Biking to Work75
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home54

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents75
Affordability of Property Taxes54
Housing Recently Built35
Seasonal and Vacation Housing24

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