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Topeka

Illinois · 60 residents · 0.137 sq mi
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Topeka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,500. Population has fallen 33% since 2000, a loss of 30 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,000. With a median age of 57.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 42% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60
−33%since 2000
from 90 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
438 / sq mi
−33%since 2000
from 657 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.0
+56%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
204469941181990201020202024Topeka
202447
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,500
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,334
−34%since 2000
from $39,651 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade22.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.9%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
12.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+87%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(86)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(53)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.7%(8)
Diversity Score
13
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.4%
+26.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
58.5%
−30.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.9%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.5 min
+153%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
21.4%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 29.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 40.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−50.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.9%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
37.1%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−73.2 ptssince 2013
from 73.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Topeka, Illinois?

Topeka, Illinois has about 60 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Topeka, Illinois?

The typical household in Topeka, Illinois earns about $39,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Topeka, Illinois expensive?

In Topeka, Illinois, the median home is worth about $75,000.

How educated are people in Topeka, Illinois?

About 26.4% of adults age 25 and over in Topeka, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Topeka, Illinois?

About 0.0% of people in Topeka, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Topeka, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Topeka, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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