Topeka Population

2010–2026

1,232

2026 projection

2.2% since 2020 (increase)

02004006008001K1.2K1.4K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Topeka. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20261,232+30.24%
20251,229+60.49%
20241,223+20.16%
20231,221+40.33%
20221,217+70.58%
20211,210+40.33%
20201,206+30.25%
20191,203+100.84%
20181,193+30.25%
20171,190-10.08%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Topeka is growing slower than LaGrange County, Indiana, and the U.S.

  • United States+3.1%
  • Indiana+2.7%
  • LaGrange County+1.9%
  • Topeka+1.6%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Topeka Demographics

32.1median age

Median age

Female35.4 yrs
Male22.9 yrs

Adults

800
102 seniors (65+) · 13% of adults698 other adults

Sex

Female 47.7% · 542Male 52.3% · 595

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 11 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Topeka Income

$62,875median household income

Median household income

$62,875

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$41,979

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

7.9%

About 1 in 13 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Topeka Marital Status

37% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married37%39%34%
Never married46%47%45%
Divorced9%9%9%
Widowed4%1%6%
Separated5%4%6%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201