Topeka is a very small town located in the state of Indiana. With a population of 1,226 people and two associated neighborhoods, Topeka is the 301st largest community in Indiana.
Topeka real estate is some of the most expensive in Indiana, although Topeka house values don't compare to the most expensive real estate in the U.S.
Overall, Topeka’s crime rate is one of the lowest in the nation, which makes a great place to live if safety is an important concern.
The citizens of Topeka have a very low rate of college education: just 6.04% of people over 25 have a bachelor's degree or advanced degree, compared to a national average of 21.84% for all cities.
The per capita income in Topeka in 2022 was $26,307, which is low income relative to Indiana and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $105,228 for a family of four. However, Topeka contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
Topeka is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Topeka home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Topeka residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Topeka include German, English, European, Irish, and Other Arab.
The most common language spoken in Topeka is English. Other important languages spoken here include German/Yiddish and West Germanic languages.