About Topeka
Topeka is located in Shawnee county Kansas with a geographic area of 61.4 square miles. The total population in Topeka is 125,819 with 47.7% male and 52.3% female. Children under age 5 represent 6.4% of the population, under age 18 equal 22.9% of the population and over age 65 is 18.1% of the population. The median household income is $49,647, per capita income is $28,420. There are a total of 54,092 housing units with 58.6% owner occupied. Education includes 30.8% of residents that are high school graduates and 30.4% with a bachelor's degree or higher. The average temperature in Topeka in the summer is 76 degrees, and in the winter 32 degrees.