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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Topeka

Indiana · 912 residents · 1.614 sq mi
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Topeka has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,187. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 247 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $49,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

912
−21%vs 2000
vs 1,159 in 2000
1990 – 2025
565 / sq mi
−21%vs 2000
vs 718 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.2
+2%vs 2000
vs 28.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8729931K1K1K1990201020202024Topeka
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,187
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,105 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,334
−34%vs 2000
vs $17,269 in 2000
US average: $14,340
5.7%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$49,000
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $75,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$347
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $391 in 2000
US average: $450
73.9%
+9.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.3% in 2000
26.1% rent
1.9
−8%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(1,090)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(31)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.4%(97)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(906)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.6%(15)
2
−81%vs 2000
vs 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.2%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.9%
+5.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 64.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.8%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
+48%vs 2000
vs 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Topeka, Indiana?

Topeka, Indiana has about 912 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Topeka, Indiana?

The typical household in Topeka, Indiana earns about $26,187 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Topeka, Indiana expensive?

In Topeka, Indiana, the median home is worth about $49,000, and the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in Topeka, Indiana?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Topeka, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Topeka, Indiana?

About 5.7% of people in Topeka, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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