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Topeka, KS is the capital of Kansas and has a population of 126,802. With a population density of 2,027 people per square mile, Topeka is a great place for those looking to experience city life. With many local businesses, such as The Loose Moose Craft Beer & Music Hall, Great Life Golf & Fitness, and Cozy Cafe Restaurant & Bar, there are plenty of spots to enjoy yourself in Topeka. Year-round outdoor activities include exploring Gage Park or Lake Shawnee for fishing and biking opportunities. There are also many organizations that call Topeka home such as Washburn University and Stormont Vail Health. If you're looking for some action-packed entertainment, the Topeka Pilots hockey team offers regular games at Kansas Expo Centre for fans of all ages.

The population in Topeka is 126,802. There are 2,064 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Topeka is 38.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Topeka is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.

Family in Topeka
- 44.8% are married
- 15.8% are divorced
- 27.3% are married with children
- 22.5% have children, but are single
Race in Topeka

- 68.9% are White
- 10.0% are Black
- 1.4% are Asian
- 0.6% are Native American
- 0.2% claim Other
- 14.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 4.5% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander

   Estimated Total Population by Age

  PeopleTopeka, KansasUnited States
  126,802.0329,725,481.0
  51.8%50.5%
  48.2%49.5%
  38.138.4
 
  125,819.0326,569,308.0
  127,918.0309,327,143.0
  122,377.0285,036,114.0
  119,883.0251,960,433.0
  1.8%15.6%
  3.9%30.8%
 
  2063.893.4
  61.4423531905.423
  1.313264836.791
 
  67.0%59.4%
  10.1%12.2%
  1.6%5.6%
  0.7%0.6%
  0.0%0.2%
  0.4%0.4%
  4.4%3.2%
  15.8%18.4%
 
  44.8%49.8%
  43.3%48.0%
  1.5%1.8%
  55.2%50.2%
  32.3%33.8%
  15.4%10.8%
  7.5%5.6%
 
  2.262.6
  54,257.0124,010,992.0
  29,608.080,755,759.0
  28.6%30.5%
  39.7%42.9%
  24,649.043,255,233.0
  20.2%15.8%
  11.5%10.8%
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Loretta Lynn says that in  More

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I live in Topeka this town is awful A lot of crime has been happening here. I don't suggest moving here. This town is also dying out it's mostly old people, meth  More

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Over 6 years ago

I lived in Topeka most of my life until moving to Katy, Texas...which is a premiere suburb of Houston. Topeka is genuinely missed as it is a superb community to raise a  More

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