Demographics in Topeka, KS

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is Topeka?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

126,103

Male

60,352

47.9%

Female

65,751

52.1%

Median Age

38.2

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

71.0%

Black

9.7%

Hispanic

16.9%

Asian

1.8%

Two or More

10.6%

Other

6.1%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

19.6%

High School or Higher

41.1%

Foreign Born

5.3%

Veterans

6.0%

Married

34.7%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Topeka, KS has a population of 126,103 with a median age of 38.2. The racial makeup is 71.0% White, 16.9% Hispanic, 9.7% Black, 1.8% Asian. About 19.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 5.3%.