Toronto, Kansas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 260, Toronto's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Toronto is a small community located in Kansas, within Woodson County. The total population is 260. It ranks as the 389th most populous out of 721 Census-designated places in Kansas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Toronto is 60.9 years. This is 63% higher than the state median of 37.4 years. Only 5.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 15.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Toronto is $32,067. This is 57% lower than the state median of $74,275. It is also 60% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 25.8%. This is 128% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.3%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 3.3%. This is 16% lower than the state rate of 3.9%. The median home value is $33,400. Housing costs are 85% lower than the state median of $217,200. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.0x, Toronto is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 93.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 39% higher than the state average of 67.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Toronto is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 1.1%. The Black or African American population (1.1%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

3.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 92% lower than the state rate of 35.6%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 66.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Toronto, Kansas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Kansas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 721 Census-designated places in Kansas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.