Topeka, IL Demographics

A map of Topeka's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	44	53	93.6%	88.3%
Multiracial	3	3	6.4%	5.0%
Black	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Asian	0	0	0.0%	0.0%
Hispanic	0	3	0.0%	5.0%
Native American/Other	0	1	0.0%	1.7%

Topeka, Illinois has an estimated population of 47, a large decrease from the 60 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.6% White, 6.4% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, 0.0% Hispanic, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Topeka, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Topeka has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Illinois overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Topeka, that probability was 21.4% in 2020 and 11.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Topeka is ranked the 1404th most populous place in Illinois, out of 1,461 places. 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 was ranked the 1418th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Topeka's White Population

44 residents of Topeka, or 93.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Topeka is significantly higher than in Illinois overall, where 58.1% of the population is White. Topeka ranks 877th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topeka's White population has declined by an estimated 17.0%. White residents' share of Topeka's population has increased from 88.3% to 93.6%.

Topeka is more White than neighboring Forest City (90.1% White), and Havana (88.8% White). Topeka is less White than neighboring Goofy Ridge (98.4% White), Liverpool (95.7% White), and Easton (94.7% White).

Topeka's Black Population

0 residents of Topeka, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Topeka is considerably lower than in Illinois overall, where 13.3% of the population is Black. Topeka ranks 1104th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topeka's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of Topeka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Topeka is less Black than neighboring Havana (1.1% Black).

Topeka's Asian Population

0 residents of Topeka, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Topeka is lower than in Illinois overall, where 5.9% of the population is Asian. Topeka ranks 1029th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topeka's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of Topeka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Topeka is less Asian than neighboring Havana (0.9% Asian).

Topeka's Hispanic Population

0 residents of Topeka, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Topeka is significantly lower than in Illinois overall, where 18.8% of the population is Hispanic. Topeka ranks 497th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topeka's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Hispanic residents' share of Topeka's population has decreased from 5.0% to 0.0%.

Topeka is less Hispanic than neighboring Liverpool (2.9% Hispanic), Forest City (1.8% Hispanic), Havana (1.4% Hispanic), and Easton (4.6% Hispanic).

Topeka's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Topeka, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Topeka is comparable to the share in Illinois overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Topeka ranks 40th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topeka's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Topeka's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.

Topeka is less Native American/Other than neighboring Havana (0.2% Native American/Other).

Topeka's Multiracial Population

3 residents of Topeka, or 6.4% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Topeka is slightly higher than in Illinois overall, where 3.4% of the population is Multiracial. Topeka ranks 257th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,461 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topeka's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Topeka's population has increased from 5.0% to 6.4%.

Topeka is more Multiracial than neighboring Goofy Ridge (1.6% Multiracial), Liverpool (1.4% Multiracial), and Easton (0.7% Multiracial). Topeka is less Multiracial than neighboring Forest City (8.1% Multiracial), and Havana (7.7% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.