Unified School District · KS
Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501
Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501 is a unified school district in Kansas with a community population of 92,750. The median household income is $52,460 and the median age is 36.7.
92,750
Population
2607
People / sq mi
$52,460
Median Income
36.7
Median Age
Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501 covers 36 sq mi of land at 2606.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 66.4% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 40.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$52,460
Median Household Income
$30,001
Per Capita Income
13.0%
Poverty Rate
3.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$120,300
Median Home Value
$928
Median Rent
54.1%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
89.9%
High School+
25.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501 serves a community with a population of 92,750 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Kansas.
The median household income in Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501 is $52,460, with a per capita income of $30,001. The poverty rate is 13.0%.
Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501 is 66.4% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 40.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501, 89.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 25.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501 is $120,300, with a median rent of $928. The homeownership rate is 54.1%.
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Data for Topeka Public Schools Unified School District 501 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 2012260).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.