Topeka, IN Demographics

A map of Topeka's Population by Race

Topeka, Indiana had a population of 1,206 in 2020. It was 91.7% White, 0.3% Black, 1.2% Asian, 4.1% Hispanic, 0.2% Native American/Other, and 2.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Topeka, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 696 places in Indiana, Topeka is the 304th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Topeka's White Population

1,106 residents of Topeka identify as White, or 91.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Topeka larger than the White share of the population of Indiana (75.5% White). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Topeka is ranked #352 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Topeka is more White than neighboring Ligonier (38% White), Kimmell (76.9% White), Millersburg (86% White), and Cromwell (73.1% White). Topeka is less White than neighboring Shipshewana (92.8% White).

Topeka's Black Population

4 residents of Topeka identify as Black, or 0.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Topeka slightly less than the Black share of the population of Indiana (9.4% Black). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Topeka is ranked #422 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Topeka is more Black than neighboring Cromwell (0.2% Black). Topeka is less Black than neighboring Ligonier (0.5% Black), Shipshewana (0.4% Black), and Kimmell (0.5% Black).

Topeka's Asian Population

15 residents of Topeka identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Topeka roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Indiana (2.5% Asian). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Topeka is ranked #91 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Topeka is more Asian than neighboring Ligonier (0.7% Asian), Shipshewana (0.7% Asian), Millersburg (0.1% Asian), and Cromwell (1% Asian).

Topeka's Hispanic Population

49 residents of Topeka identify as Hispanic, or 4.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Topeka roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Indiana (8.2% Hispanic). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Topeka is ranked #222 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Topeka is more Hispanic than neighboring Shipshewana (3.9% Hispanic). Topeka is less Hispanic than neighboring Ligonier (58.9% Hispanic), Kimmell (20.1% Hispanic), Millersburg (9% Hispanic), and Cromwell (24.8% Hispanic).

Topeka's Native American/Other Population

2 residents of Topeka identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Topeka roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Indiana (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Topeka is ranked #476 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Topeka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ligonier (0.1% Native American/Other), Shipshewana (0% Native American/Other), and Cromwell (0% Native American/Other). Topeka is less Native American/Other than neighboring Millersburg (0.6% Native American/Other).

Topeka's Multiracial Population

30 residents of Topeka identify as Multiracial, or 2.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Topeka roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Indiana (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 696 places in Indiana, Topeka is ranked #517 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Topeka is more Multiracial than neighboring Ligonier (1.7% Multiracial), Shipshewana (2.1% Multiracial), Kimmell (1.2% Multiracial), and Cromwell (0.8% Multiracial). Topeka is less Multiracial than neighboring Millersburg (4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.