Topeka is a town located in LaGrange County Indiana. Topeka has a 2024 population of 1,226. Topeka is currently growing at a rate of 0.25% annually and its population has increased by 0.99% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,214 in 2020.
The average household income in Topeka is $83,142 with a poverty rate of 7.71%. The median age in Topeka is 30 years: 26.4 years for males, and 33.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Topeka was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 886 | 85.44% |
| Two or more races | 138 | 13.31% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 4 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 348 | 2.98 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Married | 140 | 4.3 | 75 | 25 |
| Non Family | 111 | 1.17 | 55 | 45 |
| Female | 86 | 2.95 | 64 | 36 |
| Male | 11 | 4.64 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
3.69
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
65.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 82 | 13.76% |
| Associates Degree | 30 | 5.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 26 | 4.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 9 | 1.51% |
| High School Graduate | 227 | 38.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 166 | 27.85% |
| Some College | 56 | 9.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 521 | 289 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 71 | 55 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 6.72%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $42,109 | $50,833 | $31,313 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,214 | $50,833 | $21,364 |
| Overall | $42,316 | $58,333 | $30,509 |
| Some College | $47,917 | $0 | $40,962 |
$42,316
Average Earnings
$58,333
Average Male
$30,509
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
65.89% of Topeka residents speak only English, while 34.11% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 19.39% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 886 | 76 | 8.58% |
| Multiple | 138 | 4 | 2.9% |
7.71%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.97%
Male Poverty Rate
12.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Topeka is White, with 8.58% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Topeka is Multiple, with 2.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.15%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 17.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.29% |
| High School | 8.81% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 7.14% |
| Female Employed | 3.17% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $64,205 | $94,984 |
| Households | $62,857 | $83,142 |
| Married Families | $83,462 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,917 | $49,432 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
40.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
42
Number of Veterans
42
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 11 |
| First Gulf War | 9 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 16 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 8 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 35 | 5.88% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 3.7% |
| Native American | 3 | 75% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 42.86% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
71.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.6%
Labor Force Participation
60.4%
Employment Rate
11.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
69.53%
Born in Topeka
90.26%
Native Born
9.74%
Foreign Born
4.24%
Non Citizen
5.5%
Naturalized
90.26% of Topeka residents were born in the United States, with 69.53% having been born in Indiana. 4.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,241 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2028 | 1,238 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2027 | 1,235 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2026 | 1,232 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2025 | 1,229 | 3 | 0.24% |
| 2024 | 1,226 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2023 | 1,223 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 2022 | 1,222 | 8 | 0.66% |
| 2021 | 1,214 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 1,214 | -21 | -1.7% |
| 2019 | 1,235 | 13 | 1.06% |
| 2018 | 1,222 | 7 | 0.58% |
| 2017 | 1,215 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2016 | 1,213 | 14 | 1.17% |
| 2015 | 1,199 | 7 | 0.59% |
| 2014 | 1,192 | 8 | 0.68% |
| 2013 | 1,184 | 12 | 1.02% |
| 2012 | 1,172 | 7 | 0.6% |
| 2011 | 1,165 | 10 | 0.87% |
| 2010 | 1,155 | 0 | 0% |