City of Toledo Consolidated Plan FY2010-2015 Community Profile This section summarizes the basic demographic and employment Townships. Three major industries rose to the forefront: glass characteristics of residents of the City of Toledo, drawing from statistics production, automobile production, and the refining industry. As is the provided by the U.S. Census and other governmental agencies. case in many midwestern cities, a gradual decline in manufacturing, coupled with a population shift away from the central city and towards Background and Trends the outlying areas, caused Toledo’s population to decline beginning in the 1970’s. Estimates indicate that Toledo lost nearly 25 percent of its The City is located in northwest Ohio in Lucas County as shown in population, or 72,000 people, between 1970 and 1998. Exhibit II-1. Strategically located in the heart of the Michigan-Ohio- Indiana tri-state region, Toledo is within 500 miles of large industrial cities A number of downtown and neighborhood revitalization efforts have including Detroit, Chicago, and Indianapolis. As a port city, Toledo has been completed including the development of Fifth Third Field and easy access to international markets via the Maumee River, Lake Erie Lucas County Arena. Efforts underway along the Maumee River include and St. Lawrence Seaway. Toledo is also a central rail hub for freight and a Metropark in the Middlegrounds, the Marina District, and a Penn passenger rail. Situated at the crossroads of major interstate highways National Gaming, Inc. Casino. Elsewhere, the Former Southwyck Mall I-80/90, running from the east to the west coast, and I-75, traveling north is cleared for redevelopment. Residential investment has occurred to Canada and south to Florida, provides the City with excellent access in historic districts such as Westmoreland and the Old West End to the surrounding region. Encompassing approximately 84.36 square where the City has taken advantage of the existing historic building miles, Toledo is the largest city in Lucas County in terms of geography stock. The University of Toledo, Mercy College, Owens Community and population. Toledo is comprised of a variety of neighborhoods College, Lourdes College, and nearby Bowling Green State University that reflect the diverse character of the City. Exhibit II-2 displays these provide diversity and remain important resources for the City. A strong Toledo’s Neighborhood Districts. commitment to economic development positions Toledo for continued success into the future. (Historic information was provided by Tana History. Toledo, originally known as the Great Black Swamp, was once Mosier Porter, Toledo Profile, A Sesquicentennial History and the home to Indian settlers who realized the value of an area rich in natural Toledo 2005-2010 Consolidated Plan.) resources for expansion of the fur trade. In 1833, the towns of Port Lawrence and Vistula united to form the City, whose name was derived Transportation. Toledo and Lucas County enjoy easy access to from the ancient City of Toledo, Spain. Following rapid development, distant markets through an extensive transportation system that the City of Toledo, Ohio was incorporated on January 7, 1837. In the includes federal and state highways, a thriving port, and rail and jet beginning, Toledo was known for its shipping prowess that was quickly service. The City is located at the intersection of two major interstate displaced by the advent of the railroad that by the 1850’s had been highway systems, both capable of supporting comprehensive interstate extended from the City to Chicago and Cleveland. commerce activity. The Toledo Seaport is the second busiest deep- water port on the Great Lakes and ships more than 12 million tons of The discovery of natural gas in Findlay, Ohio spurred a shift in the goods per year. Toledo is home to the nation’s third largest railroad industrialization of Toledo and, by 1893; the Libbey Glass Company had center and includes a Conrail state-of-the-art track/trail intermodal established the glass industry in Toledo. Soon thereafter, the advent of terminal. Air travelers are served by the full-service Toledo Express the electric motor car welcomed tycoon John Willys, who by 1915 had Airport and nearby Metcalf Field, which provides general aviation started the Willys-Overland Company, which, became the second largest service to business travelers. Toledo Area Regional Transit Authority automobile manufacturer in the U.S. The company eventually became (TARTA) has provided bus service to the City since 1971 and currently known for production of Toledo’s trademark, the Jeep. By 1918, the has over 30 routes in the Toledo metropolitan area, serving nine company employed 15,000 people, while Toledo’s population steadily communities and almost five million passengers annually. increased to 290,718 by 1930. Like the rest of the nation, Toledo’s economy bore the brunt of the Great Depression and over 50 percent of the workforce was unemployed by 1931. It wasn’t until the start of WWII that Toledo’s economy began to recover. Toledo prospered during the 1950’s and 1960’s with the population reaching its peak of 383,105 in 1969. It was during this time, that the automobile reigned supreme and the Interstate Highway System and Ohio Turnpike were started and finished. During this period of exceptional growth, the City expanded its territory with the annexation of all of Adams Township, and portions of Sylvania and Washington Section II Page 1 SECTION II Community Profile Exhibit II-1 Lucas County Jurisdictional Map Source: 2000 Census Section II Page 2 City of Toledo Consolidated Plan FY2010-2015 Exhibit II-2 Toledo’s Neighborhood Districts Map Source: 2000 Census Section II Page 3 SECTION II Community Profile Demographic Profile Age Characteristics. Toledo mirrors the rest of the country in that the Middle Age (Baby Boomers) cohort reflects the aging of the The following sections describe the demographic characteristics of the City. Particular emphasis is given to the descriptions relevant to community. From 1990 to 2000, Toledo’s resident population aged the Consolidated Plan programs, such as low and moderate-income 45 to 64 grew by 8.6 percent, while the other age cohorts declined households, poverty status, etc. Unless indicated otherwise, the over the same time period. More than 41,200 persons, or 13% of the information presented below is taken from the decennial census. population in Toledo, were 65 years or older in 2000. Over the last decade Toledo’s senior population has declined by approximately 9 Population. The population trend for the City, from 1990 to 2008 is percent. While the overall number of persons age 65+ decreased from depicted in Exhibit II-3 below. The population decreased approximately 1990 to 2000, their proportion of the population remained relatively 12 percent from 1990 to 2008. The City of Toledo successfully challenged stable, mirroring the overall decline in Toledo’s population during this the US Census Bureau’s 2007 City of Toledo Population Estimate, raising period. Young adults (ages 25-44) constituted the largest age group it from 295,029 to 316,851. This resulted in a 1 percent increase in in both 2000 and 1990, with 30 and 31 percent of the total population population from 2000 suggesting an undercount. The stagnant growth respectively. Exhibit II-4 compares Toledo’s 2000 and 1990 population in Toledo’s population is partially explained by the loss of residents to the by age group. suburbs and the decline in manufacturing jobs in the region, which will be described in more detail later. Race. The two largest racial groups in Toledo, according to the 2000 Census, were White and African- American, representing 70 percent Exhibit II-3 Population, 2008 and 2000 and 23 percent of Toledo’s population, respectively. The data reveals 2008 2000 1990 1990-2008 in Exhibit II-5 that the percentage of Whites within the City has declined Estimate % Change significantly more than the City as a whole over the past decade. The Toledo 293,201* 313,619 332,943 -11.9% overall African-American population has increased since 1990. The Hispanic population has also increased significantly, by 30 percent. Lucas County 440,456 455,054 462,361 -4.7% However, Hispanics account for only 5 percent of Toledo’s population. State of Ohio 11,485,910 11,353,140 10,847,115 5.9% Many of the agencies and neighborhood groups that serve members of *Census adjusted estimate for 2007 is 316,851. US Census Bureau states that this community believe that the number of Hispanics will increase over the 2007 adjustment was too late in the year to use for the 2008 estimate. the coming years. Source: 2000 Census and Population Estimate Division, U.S. Census Bureau Exhibit II-4 Cohorts, Toledo, 1990 and 2000 2000 2000 1990 1990 Percentage Population % of Total Population % of Total Change Population Population 1990-2000 Preschool (Ages 0-4) 22,849 7.29% 27,159 8.16% -15.87% School Age (5-17) 59,282 18.90% 60,044 18.03% -1.27% College Age (18-24) 34,654 11.05% 39,327 11.81% -11.88% Young Adults (25-44) 93,396 29.78% 103,894 31.20% -10.10% Middle Age (45-64) 62,238 19.85% 57,318 17.22% 8.58% Senior Adults (65+) 41,200 13.14%
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