Toledo, OH Demographics

A map of Toledo's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	149,172	150,202	55.8%	55.5%
Black	73,960	76,401	27.7%	28.2%
Hispanic	24,330	24,136	9.1%	8.9%
Multiracial	15,212	14,894	5.7%	5.5%
Asian	3,363	3,133	1.3%	1.2%
Native American/Other	1,426	2,105	0.5%	0.8%

Toledo, Ohio has an estimated population of 267,463, a slight decrease from the 270,871 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 55.8% White, 27.7% Black, 9.1% Hispanic, 5.7% Multiracial, 1.3% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Toledo, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Toledo is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Ohio overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Toledo, that probability was 60.2% in 2020 and 60.1% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Toledo is ranked the 4th most populous place in Ohio, out of 1,265 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Toledo was ranked the 4th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Toledo's White Population

149,172 residents of Toledo, or 55.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Toledo is significantly lower than in Ohio overall, where 75.8% of the population is White. Toledo ranks 1212th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Toledo's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Toledo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 55.8%.

Toledo is less White than neighboring Ottawa Hills (81.9% White), Rossford (91.1% White), Lambertville (84.8% White), Temperance (89.5% White), and Northwood (78.2% White).

Toledo's Black Population

73,960 residents of Toledo, or 27.7% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Toledo is significantly higher than in Ohio overall, where 12% of the population is Black. Toledo ranks 49th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Toledo's Black population has declined by an estimated 3.2%. Black residents' share of Toledo's population has decreased from 28.2% to 27.7%.

Toledo is more Black than neighboring Ottawa Hills (3% Black), Rossford (0.3% Black), Lambertville (1.5% Black), Temperance (0.3% Black), and Northwood (0% Black).

Toledo's Asian Population

3,363 residents of Toledo, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Toledo is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 2.5% of the population is Asian. Toledo ranks 267th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Toledo's Asian population has grown by an estimated 7.3%. Asian residents' share of Toledo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Toledo is more Asian than neighboring Rossford (0.3% Asian), and Temperance (0% Asian). Toledo is less Asian than neighboring Ottawa Hills (6.1% Asian), Lambertville (2.2% Asian), and Northwood (2.3% Asian).

Toledo's Hispanic Population

24,330 residents of Toledo, or 9.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Toledo is slightly higher than in Ohio overall, where 4.8% of the population is Hispanic. Toledo ranks 66th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Toledo's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Toledo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 9.1%.

Toledo is more Hispanic than neighboring Ottawa Hills (2.3% Hispanic), Rossford (5.4% Hispanic), Lambertville (3.6% Hispanic), and Temperance (6.2% Hispanic). Toledo is less Hispanic than neighboring Northwood (15.6% Hispanic).

Toledo's Native American/Other Population

1,426 residents of Toledo, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Toledo is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Toledo ranks 258th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Toledo's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 32.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of Toledo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Toledo is more Native American/Other than neighboring Rossford (0.1% Native American/Other), Lambertville (0% Native American/Other), Temperance (0% Native American/Other), and Northwood (0% Native American/Other). Toledo is less Native American/Other than neighboring Ottawa Hills (2.5% Native American/Other).

Toledo's Multiracial Population

15,212 residents of Toledo, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Toledo is comparable to the share in Ohio overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Toledo ranks 196th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,265 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Toledo's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Toledo's population has remained roughly unchanged at 5.7%.

Toledo is more Multiracial than neighboring Ottawa Hills (4.3% Multiracial), Rossford (2.8% Multiracial), Temperance (4% Multiracial), and Northwood (3.9% Multiracial). Toledo is less Multiracial than neighboring Lambertville (7.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.