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Population Review

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

White79.6%
Black or African American6.0%
Asian0.0%
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.

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.