Topeka, Indiana
Topeka: Human settlement in LaGrange County, Indiana, United States of America
About
Topeka is a city located in the county of LaGrange in the U.S. state of Indiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,153 and a population density of 268 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,244 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Topeka
| Population : | 1,244 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Indiana (United States) |
| County : | LaGrange County |
| Postal code : | 46571 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 260 |
| Area : | 4.31 km2 |
| Altitude : | 925 feet / 282 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Indiana/Indianapolis |
| Local time : | 00:56:03 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 289 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.32% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Topeka is located at 41°32'21"N 85°32'23"W (41.5392200, -85.5397100).
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- Official Website
Official website of Topeka
Demographics
The population of Topeka increased by 7.32% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,153 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,165 | 1.03% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,169 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,182 | 1.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,192 | 0.84% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,196 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,213 | 1.4% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,215 | 0.16% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,219 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,225 | 0.49% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,244 | 1.53% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 29,646 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 28,906 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 2.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 28,215 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 28,904 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 3.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 14.6% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 10.5% |
| Female persons, % : | 51.7% |
| White only, percent : | 79.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 8.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 5.7% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 78.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,174 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 7.8% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 39.0% |
Topeka zip code is 46571.
County name: LaGrange, County
fips: 18087
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 39.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $146,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,323 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $530 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $801 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 10,887 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.23 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 70.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 94.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 43.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.4% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 5.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.0% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.2% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 84,480 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 49,569 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 369,566 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 404,682 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,577 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $32,993 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,485 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 29.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,776 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 917 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 598 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 149 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,523 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 149 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,442 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,150.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 9.17 |
People born in Topeka (4)
People born in Topeka, including distance runner Amy Yoder Begley, journalist and government official Byron Price, former basketball player Gary Yoder, .
List
- Andrew Begley (American long-distance runner)
Schools in Topeka
College & universities near Topeka, IN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 150668 | Goshen College | Goshen (IN) | 46526-4794 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Topeka, IN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EKH | Elkhart station | 131 Tyler Avenue | RAIL |
| WTI | Waterloo | Lincoln and Center Street | RAIL |
| SOB | South Bend station | 2702 West Washington Avenue | RAIL |
| DOA | Dowagiac station | 200 Depot Drive | RAIL |
| NLS | Niles station | 598 Dey St. | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Topeka , Kansas capital of the state of Kansas, United States; county seat of Shawnee County with a population of 873 people.
- Topeka , Illinois town in Mason County, Illinois, United States with a population of 69 people.
Other cities in LaGrange County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in LaGrange County , IN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Stony Creek | 3,891 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Lagrange | 2,802 | Human settlement in LaGrange County, Indiana, United States of America |
| Scott | 823 | Unincorporated community in Indiana, United States |
| Shipshewana | 731 | Human settlement in LaGrange County, Indiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Topeka distances to largest Indiana cities
