Economy & Jobs — Topeka, Kansas
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $56,956 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$63,700 |
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| Per Capita Income | $33,290 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.9% |
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| In Labor Force | 62,868 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 24.5% |
| Public Admin | 10.0% |
| Manufacturing | 9.5% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 134 |
| Insurance Agencies | 117 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 100 |
| Law Offices | 98 |
| Real Estate Offices | 70 |
| Commercial Banks | 58 |
| Gas Stations | 57 |
| Dental Offices | 55 |
| Physician Offices | 52 |
| Auto Repair | 50 |
| Child Day Care | 39 |
| Hotels Motels | 38 |
| Coffee Shops | 37 |
| Liquor Stores | 35 |
| Beauty Salons | 34 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
