Poverty Rate in Topeka, Kansas
In Topeka, Kansas, an estimated 19,611 of 122,252 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Topeka, Kansas?
The poverty rate in Topeka, Kansas is 16.0%.
- How many people in Topeka, Kansas live in poverty?
In Topeka, Kansas, an estimated 19,611 of 122,252 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Topeka, Kansas compare to the average for Kansas?
The poverty rate in Topeka, Kansas is 33.33% higher than the Kansas average. In Topeka, Kansas, an estimated 16.0% of 122,252 people live in poverty. In Kansas, 12.0% of 2,852,901 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Topeka, Kansas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Topeka, Kansas is 26.98% higher than the US average. In Topeka, Kansas, an estimated 16.0% of 122,252 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.6% of 325,521,470 people live in poverty.
Some other race
23.6% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Topeka, Kansas
2022
23.6% of 9 thousand people
White
16.1% Poverty Rate for White people in Topeka, Kansas
2023
16.1% of 84 thousand people
Black or African American
16.8% Poverty Rate for Black People in Topeka, Kansas
2023
16.8% of 11 thousand people
Two or more races
17.1% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Topeka, Kansas
2023
17.1% of 20 thousand people
Hispanic
22.6% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Topeka, Kansas
2023
22.6% of 21 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
15% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Topeka, Kansas
2023
15% of 79 thousand people
Under 18 years
15.8% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2023
15.8% of 25 thousand people
Under 5 years
15.5% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2023
15.5% of 6 thousand people
5 to 17 years
15.9% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2023
15.9% of 19 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
15.3% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2023
15.3% of 25 thousand people
18 to 64 years
17.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2023
17.9% of 73 thousand people
18 to 34 years
17.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2023
17.9% of 28 thousand people
35 to 64 years
17.9% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2023
17.9% of 46 thousand people
60 years and over
15.2% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Topeka, Kansas
2023
15.2% of 32 thousand people
65 years and over
14.7% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Topeka, Kansas
2023
14.7% of 23 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
16.5% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Topeka, Kansas
2023
16.5% of 85 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
34.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Topeka, Kansas
2023
34.1% of 8 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
21.1% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Topeka, Kansas
2023
21.1% of 28 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
15% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Topeka, Kansas
2023
15% of 25 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Topeka, Kansas
2023
7.4% of 24 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
9% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2023
9% of 62 thousand people
Employed
7.8% Poverty Rate for employed people in Topeka, Kansas
2023
7.8% of 59 thousand people
Male
5.5% Poverty Rate for employed men in Topeka, Kansas
2023
5.5% of 29 thousand people
Female
10% Poverty Rate for employed women in Topeka, Kansas
2023
10% of 30 thousand people
Unemployed
37.7% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Topeka, Kansas
2023
37.7% of 2 thousand people
Male
39.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Topeka, Kansas
2023
39.6% of 2 thousand people
Female
33.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Topeka, Kansas
2023
33.9% of 785 people
Population 16 years and over
16.9% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Topeka, Kansas
2023
16.9% of 100 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
3% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Topeka, Kansas
2023
3% of 44 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
24.2% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Topeka, Kansas
2023
24.2% of 20 thousand people
Did not work
29.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Topeka, Kansas
2023
29.8% of 36 thousand people
SINGLE PEOPLE
26.9% Poverty Rate for single people in Topeka, Kansas
2023
26.9% of 36 thousand people
Male
27.9% Poverty Rate for single men in Topeka, Kansas
2023
27.9% of 17 thousand people
Female
26% Poverty Rate for single women in Topeka, Kansas
2023
26% of 19 thousand people
18 to 24 years
37.5% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2023
37.5% of 5 thousand people
25 to 34 years
21.8% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2023
21.8% of 7 thousand people
35 to 44 years
22% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2023
22% of 4 thousand people
45 to 54 years
41.4% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2023
41.4% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
29.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2023
29.9% of 7 thousand people
65 to 74 years
18.7% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2023
18.7% of 6 thousand people
75 years and over
17.6% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Topeka, Kansas
2023
17.6% of 4 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
1.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Topeka, Kansas
2023
1.8% of 15 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
44.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Topeka, Kansas
2023
44.8% of 8 thousand people
Did not work
43.8% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Topeka, Kansas
2023
43.8% of 14 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
16.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Topeka, Kansas
2023
16.3%
Poverty Rate by City around Shawnee County
- Auburn, Kansas 9.4% of 1,203 people.
- Rossville, Kansas 14.5% of 1,005 people.
- Silver Lake, Kansas 4.3% of 1,446 people.
- Tecumseh, Kansas 0% of 322 people.
- Wakarusa, Kansas 8.2% of 243 people.