Census ACS · #206 MSA
Topeka Metro Area
The Topeka, Ks Metropolitan Statistical Area has 232,724 residents. The median household income is $68,160 and the median home value is $172,200.
232,724
Population
72
People / sq mi
$68,160
Median Income
$172,200
Median Home Value
The Topeka CBSA covers 3,233 sq mi of land at 72.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 79.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.1% |
Economy & Income
$68,160
Median Household Income
$36,763
Per Capita Income
7.9%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment
Cost of Living
The Topeka metro's price level is 88.8 on the BEA Regional Price Parity index (US average = 100), meaning prices are 11.2% lower the US average. The local median income of $68,160 has the buying power of $76,739 in average-priced US metros.
88.8
Price Level (US = 100)
$76,739
COL-Adjusted Median Income
$68,160
Nominal Median Income
Housing
$172,200
Median Home Value
$947
Median Rent
70.2%
Homeownership
Education
93.6%
High School+
30.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
9.7%
Work From Home
20.4 min
Avg Commute
23.8%
Foreign Born
Topeka spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Topeka, Ks Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 232,724 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #206 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Topeka metro area is $68,160, with a per capita income of $36,763.
The Topeka, Ks CBSA spans the state of Kansas.
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Data for the Topeka, Ks CBSA (45820) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Topeka is defined demographically by education — 30.1% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national average. With 232,724 residents, Topeka is a metro area in KS.
Median household income is $68,160, below the US median of $78,538. About 7.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Homes carry a median value of $172,200, with typical rent around $947.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US metro areas: 30.1% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%.
The education numbers are the throughline: a college-heavy population in Topeka usually coincides with higher incomes and a workforce concentrated in professional and information industries.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.