Toledo, Washington
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Toledo is a city located in Lewis County, Washington. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 653.
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History
Toledo was officially incorporated on October 10, 1892.
Geography
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Location of Toledo, Washington
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²). 0.9 km² (0.3 mi²) of it is land and none of the area is covered with water.
Demographics
As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there are 653 people, 265 households, and 182 families residing in the city. The population density is 741.5/km² (1,947.3/mi²). There are 283 housing units at an average density of 321.4/km² (843.9/mi²). The racial makeup of the city is 93.26% White, 0.61% African American, 2.30% Native American, 0.31% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 1.53% from other races, and 1.99% from two or more races. 4.90% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 265 households out of which 32.8% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.3% are married couples living together, 12.8% have a female householder with no husband present, and 31.3% are non-families. 28.7% of all households are made up of individuals and 16.2% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.46 and the average family size is 2.95.
In the city the population is spread out with 25.7% under the age of 18, 10.7% from 18 to 24, 24.3% from 25 to 44, 22.1% from 45 to 64, and 17.2% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 37 years. For every 100 females there are 85.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 83.7 males.
The median income for a household in the city is $29,271, and the median income for a family is $31,833. Males have a median income of $28,750 versus $19,271 for females. The per capita income for the city is $14,483. 14.7% of the population and 9.3% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 21.6% of those under the age of 18 and 3.8% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Politics
Toledo is a fairly Republican area, although less so than most of Lewis County; nearby "twin city" Vader voted for Democrat John F. Kerry. The results for the 2004 U.S. Presidential Election were as follows:
- George W. Bush (Republican) - 155 (58.27%)
- John F. Kerry (Democrat) - 107 (40.23%)
- Ralph Nader (Independent) - 3 (1.13%)
- Michael Peroutka (Constitution) - 1 (0.38%)