Demographics & People — Topeka, Kansas
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 126,103 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~125,100 |
| Median Age | 38.0 |
| Total Households | 54,303 |
| Family Households | 29,728 |
| Average Household Size | 2.23 |
| Diversity Index | 0.4511 (moderately diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89,488 |
| Black or African American | 12,199 |
| Asian | 2,294 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 21,313 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 35,384 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 30,792 |
| German | 25,962 |
| English | 22,889 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 20,694 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 17,725 |
| Irish | 11,665 |
| American | 5,136 |
| European | 2,784 |
| French (except Basque) | 2,466 |
Language
| English Only | 107,852 |
| Spanish | 8,261 |
| Population 5+ | 118,696 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 7,926 |
| Population 18+ | 97,821 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.7 minutes |
| Work from Home | 10.9% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Topeka, Kansas.