Topeka City PUMA, KS

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2020 Population

100,070

0.232% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

37.1

0.269% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

15.4%

4.97% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$46,328

5.51% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$89,600

2.4% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

45,769

1.62% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Topeka City PUMA, KS had a population of 100k people with a median age of 37.1 and a median household income of $46,328. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Topeka City PUMA, KS declined from 100,303 to 100,070, a −0.232% decrease and its median household income grew from $43,907 to $46,328, a 5.51% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Topeka City PUMA, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.6%), White (Hispanic) (11.7%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (11.5%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (4.02%), and Other (Hispanic) (3.32%).

11% of the households in Topeka City PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.6% of the residents in Topeka City PUMA, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Shawnee County (Central)--Topeka City PUMA, KS are Washburn University (1,553 degrees awarded in 2021), Washburn Institute of Technology (901 degrees), and Rasmussen University-Kansas (317 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Topeka City PUMA, KS was $89,600, and the homeownership rate was 55.2%.

Most people in Topeka City PUMA, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Topeka City PUMA, KS was 2 cars per household.

Topeka City PUMA, KS borders Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS and Shawnee (Outside Topeka City), Osage, Jackson, Brown & Wabaunsee Counties PUMA, KS.

United States Kansas

Population & Diversity

Topeka City PUMA, KS is home to a population of 100k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 5.01% of Topeka City PUMA, KS residents were born outside of the country (5.02k people).

In 2018, there were 5.59 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (65.8k people) in Topeka City PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.8k White (Hispanic) and 11.6k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Topeka City PUMA, KS are Spanish (8,720 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (392 households), and German (209 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

51,975

Women

51.9%

48,130

Men

48.1%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 100,105 inhabitants, with 48.1% men, and 51.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

96.6%

2020 Citizenship

96.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 96.6% of Topeka City PUMA, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Topeka City PUMA, KS was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Topeka City PUMA, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Topeka City PUMA, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
65.8k ± 913
White (Hispanic)
11.8k ± 1.04k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
11.6k ± 732

16.9%

Hispanic Population

17k people

16.9% of the people in Topeka City PUMA, KS are hispanic (17k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Topeka City PUMA, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,670 ± 1,460 people
China
385 ± 481 people
India
288 ± 416 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Topeka City PUMA, KS was Mexico, the natal country of 3,670 Topeka City PUMA, KS residents, followed by China with 385 and India with 288.

Foreign-Born Population

5.01%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.02k people

4.91%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

4.93k people

As of 2020, 5.01% of Topeka City PUMA, KS residents (5.02k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Topeka City PUMA, KS was 4.91%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Topeka City PUMA, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
8,720 households (9.33%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
392 households (0.419%)
German
209 households (0.224%)

11% of the households in Topeka City PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Topeka City PUMA, KS was Spanish. 9.33% of the households in Topeka City PUMA, KS reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
2,396 ± 293
Gulf War (2001-)
1,129 ± 300
Gulf War (1990s)
881 ± 179

Topeka City PUMA, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.12 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Topeka City PUMA, KS employs 45.8k people. The largest industries in Topeka City PUMA, KS are Restaurants & Food Services (2,774 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,666 people), and Construction (2,497 people), and the highest paying industries are Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($82,764), Rail transportation ($78,348), and Legal services ($75,635).

Males in Topeka City PUMA, KS have an average income that is 1.2 times higher than the average income of females, which is $40,430. The income inequality in Topeka City PUMA, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.389, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

23,098

Women

50.5%

22,671

Men

49.5%

The workforce of Topeka City PUMA, KS in 2020 was 45,769 people, with 50.5% woman, and 49.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Topeka City PUMA, KS.

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Occupations

45.8k

2020 Value

−1.62%

1 Year decline

± −1.62%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Topeka City PUMA, KS declined at a rate of −1.62%, from 46.5k employees to 45.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Topeka City PUMA, KS, are Cashiers (1,531 people), Customer service representatives (1,195 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,159 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Topeka City PUMA, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

45.8k

2020 Value

−1.62%

1 Year decline

± −1.62%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Topeka City PUMA, KS declined at a rate of −1.62%, from 46.5k employees to 45.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Topeka City PUMA, KS, are Restaurants & Food Services (2,774 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,666 people), and Construction (2,497 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Topeka City PUMA, KS, though some of these residents may live in Topeka City PUMA, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,323

Median earning men ± $1,728

$29,147

Median earning women ± $1,018

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Public Administration ($54,556), Wholesale Trade ($50,125), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,583).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,694), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($43,218), and Public Administration ($42,231).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $21B, followed by Meat/seafood ($17B) and Cereal grains ($14B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Kansas.

$221B

2020 Value in Kansas

$406B

Projected 2050 Value in Kansas

83.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 83.5% to $406B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Missouri
$18.5B
Texas
$14.8B
Nebraska
$13.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $18.5B, followed by Texas with $14.8B and Nebraska and $13.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Topeka City PUMA, KS. Showing the available data for Kansas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.2%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.23%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Topeka City PUMA, KS awarded 2,781 degrees. The student population of Topeka City PUMA, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 5,844 male students and 9,400 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Topeka City PUMA, KS are White (1,735 and 63.7%), followed by Unknown (313 and 11.5%), Hispanic or Latino (294 and 10.8%), and Black or African American (167 and 6.14%).

The largest universities in Topeka City PUMA, KS by number of degrees awarded are Washburn University (1,553 and 55.8%), Washburn Institute of Technology (901 and 32.4%), and Rasmussen University-Kansas (317 and 11.4%).

The most popular majors in Shawnee County (Central)--Topeka City PUMA, KS are Registered Nursing (354 and 12.7%), Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (185 and 6.65%), and Home Health Aide (151 and 5.43%).

The median tuition cost in Shawnee County (Central)--Topeka City PUMA, KS for a public four year colleges is $8,762 for in-state students and $19,766 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

Measure

In 2021 in Topeka City PUMA, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 43.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 83%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 15,244 (38.3% men and 61.7% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 15,244 students enrolled in Topeka City PUMA, KS, 38.3% men and 61.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 7,562 records, of which 63.1% were women and 36.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
50 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
200 degree-majors awarded
Other Health & Medical Administrative Services
52 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Shawnee County (Central)--Topeka City PUMA, KS was General Psychology with 50 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Shawnee County (Central)--Topeka City PUMA, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Washburn University
1,553 degrees awarded
Washburn Institute of Technology
901 degrees awarded
Rasmussen University-Kansas
317 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Washburn University with 1,553 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 962 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Topeka City PUMA, KS, which is 0.529 times less than the 1,819 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,735 degrees mean that there were 5.54 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 313 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($11,654) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,985) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, less-than 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.85% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.49% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Topeka City PUMA, KS in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (27.9k), Some college (19.5k), and Bachelors Degree (12.1k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Topeka City PUMA, KS was $89,600 in 2020, which is 0.39 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $87,500 to $89,600, a 2.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Topeka City PUMA, KS is 55.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Topeka City PUMA, KS have an average commute time of 16.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Topeka City PUMA, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Topeka City PUMA, KS is $46,328. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Topeka City PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $115,815, followed by Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS and Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $92,093 and $90,916.

Housing

Property

$89,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$2,680

$23,755

Median Property Taxes

±$1,214

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Topeka City PUMA, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Topeka City PUMA, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55.2%

Homeownership

2020

61.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 55.2% of the housing units in Topeka City PUMA, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Topeka City PUMA, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Topeka City PUMA, KS was Blue Valley Region PUMA, KS with a value of $115,815, followed by Olathe, Gardner, Spring Hill & Edgerton Cities PUMA, KS and Shawnee, Lenexa & De Soto Cities PUMA, KS, with respective values of $92,093 and $90,916.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Topeka City PUMA, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$46,328

Median Household Income

± $2,245

43k

Number of Households

± 1,693

In 2020, the median household income of the 43k households in Topeka City PUMA, KS grew to $46,328 from the previous year's value of $43,907.

The following chart displays the households in Topeka City PUMA, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.389

2020 Wage GINI in Topeka City PUMA, KS

0.385

2019 Wage GINI in Topeka City PUMA, KS

In 2020, the income inequality in Topeka City PUMA, KS was 0.389 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.987% growth from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Topeka City PUMA, KS was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Topeka City PUMA, KS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Topeka City PUMA, KS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (79.3%)
Carpooled (10.8%)
Worked At Home (4.51%)

In 2020, 79.3% of workers in Topeka City PUMA, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.8%) and those who worked at home (4.51%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Topeka City PUMA, KS have a shorter commute time (16.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.674% of the workforce in Topeka City PUMA, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Topeka City PUMA, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Topeka City PUMA, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Topeka City PUMA, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Topeka City PUMA, KS (14.8k out of 96.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Topeka City PUMA, KS is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

90% of the population of Topeka City PUMA, KS has health coverage, with 45.9% on employee plans, 15.8% on Medicaid, 12.4% on Medicare, 13.9% on non-group plans, and 1.87% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Kansas was $7,651 in 2014. This is a 2.99% increase from the previous year ($7,429).

Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1271 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.548% decrease from the previous year (1278 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1630 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 467 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

1,271 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,271 patients per year. This represents a 0.548% decrease from the previous year (1,278 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Kansas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.3% under 18 years, 22.6% between 18 and 34 years, 35.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10%

Uninsured

45.9%

Employer Coverage

15.8%

Medicaid

12.4%

Medicare

13.9%

Non-Group

1.87%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Topeka City PUMA, KS grew by 6.64% from 9.42% to 10%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Topeka City PUMA, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.