Topeka, IN Demographics

A map of Topeka's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	941	1,106	82.8%	91.7%
Multiracial	159	30	14.0%	2.5%
Hispanic	20	49	1.8%	4.1%
Black	16	4	1.4%	0.3%
Native American/Other	1	2	0.1%	0.2%
Asian	0	15	0.0%	1.2%

Topeka, Indiana has an estimated population of 1,137, a decrease from the 1,206 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 82.8% White, 14.0% Multiracial, 1.8% Hispanic, 1.4% Black, 0.1% Native American/Other, and 0.0% Asian. 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 more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Indiana 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 15.7% in 2020 and 29.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Topeka is ranked the 328th most populous place in Indiana, out of 976 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 304th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Topeka's White Population

941 residents of Topeka, or 82.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Topeka is higher than in Indiana overall, where 75.4% of the population is White. Topeka ranks 354th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topeka's White population has declined by an estimated 14.9%. White residents' share of Topeka's population has decreased from 91.7% to 82.8%.

Topeka is more White than neighboring Ligonier (38.2% White), Kimmell (67.7% White), Millersburg (76.9% White), and Cromwell (52.9% White). Topeka is less White than neighboring Shipshewana (83.6% White).

Topeka's Black Population

16 residents of Topeka, or 1.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Topeka is lower than in Indiana overall, where 9.1% of the population is Black. Topeka ranks 428th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topeka's Black population has grown by an estimated 300.0%. Black residents' share of Topeka's population has increased from 0.3% to 1.4%.

Topeka is more Black than neighboring Ligonier (0.6% Black), Kimmell (0% Black), Millersburg (1.2% Black), and Cromwell (0% Black). Topeka is less Black than neighboring Shipshewana (1.8% 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 slightly lower than in Indiana overall, where 2.6% of the population is Asian. Topeka ranks 92nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topeka's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Topeka's population has decreased from 1.2% to 0.0%.

Topeka is less Asian than neighboring Millersburg (2.1% Asian).

Topeka's Hispanic Population

20 residents of Topeka, or 1.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Topeka is lower than in Indiana overall, where 8.6% of the population is Hispanic. Topeka ranks 224th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topeka's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 59.2%. Hispanic residents' share of Topeka's population has decreased from 4.1% to 1.8%.

Topeka is less Hispanic than neighboring Ligonier (59.6% Hispanic), Shipshewana (5.1% Hispanic), Kimmell (32.3% Hispanic), Millersburg (18.2% Hispanic), and Cromwell (46.6% Hispanic).

Topeka's Native American/Other Population

1 residents of Topeka, or 0.1% 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 Indiana overall, where 0.5% of the population is Native American/Other. Topeka ranks 524th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topeka's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 50.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Topeka's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Topeka is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shipshewana (0% Native American/Other), Kimmell (0% Native American/Other), Millersburg (0% Native American/Other), and Cromwell (0% Native American/Other).

Topeka's Multiracial Population

159 residents of Topeka, or 14.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Topeka is considerably higher than in Indiana overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Topeka ranks 521st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 976 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Topeka's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 430.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Topeka's population has increased from 2.5% to 14.0%.

Topeka is more Multiracial than neighboring Ligonier (1.5% Multiracial), Shipshewana (9.5% Multiracial), Kimmell (0% Multiracial), Millersburg (1.6% Multiracial), and Cromwell (0.5% 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.