Topeka, KS Demographics

A map of Topeka's Population by Race

Topeka, Kansas had a population of 126,587 in 2020. It was 64.2% White, 9.9% Black, 1.6% Asian, 16.4% Hispanic, 1.4% Native American/Other, and 6.5% 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 740 places in Kansas, Topeka is the 5th 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

81,243 residents of Topeka identify as White, or 64.2%. This makes the White share of the population of Topeka slightly less than the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Topeka is ranked #696 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Topeka is less White than neighboring Tecumseh (84.5% White), Grantville (83% White), Wakarusa (87.2% White), Silver Lake (91.1% White), and Auburn (87% White).

Topeka's Black Population

12,574 residents of Topeka identify as Black, or 9.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Topeka roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Topeka is ranked #12 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Topeka is more Black than neighboring Tecumseh (0.7% Black), Grantville (0% Black), Wakarusa (0.4% Black), Silver Lake (0.1% Black), and Auburn (1.5% Black).

Topeka's Asian Population

2,043 residents of Topeka identify as Asian, or 1.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Topeka roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Topeka is ranked #61 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Topeka is more Asian than neighboring Tecumseh (0% Asian), Grantville (0.5% Asian), Wakarusa (0% Asian), Silver Lake (0.1% Asian), and Auburn (0.3% Asian).

Topeka's Hispanic Population

20,749 residents of Topeka identify as Hispanic, or 16.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Topeka roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Topeka is ranked #60 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Topeka is more Hispanic than neighboring Tecumseh (9.9% Hispanic), Grantville (8.8% Hispanic), Wakarusa (5.8% Hispanic), Silver Lake (3.3% Hispanic), and Auburn (4.8% Hispanic).

Topeka's Native American/Other Population

1,762 residents of Topeka identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Topeka roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Topeka is ranked #183 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Topeka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Tecumseh (1.1% Native American/Other), Silver Lake (0.8% Native American/Other), and Auburn (0.5% Native American/Other). Topeka is less Native American/Other than neighboring Grantville (3.8% Native American/Other), and Wakarusa (1.7% Native American/Other).

Topeka's Multiracial Population

8,216 residents of Topeka identify as Multiracial, or 6.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Topeka roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 740 places in Kansas, Topeka is ranked #160 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Topeka is more Multiracial than neighboring Tecumseh (3.7% Multiracial), Grantville (3.8% Multiracial), Wakarusa (5% Multiracial), Silver Lake (4.5% Multiracial), and Auburn (5.9% Multiracial).

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