Topeka, IN population by race
The table below shows Topeka's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 886 | 85.44% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 0.87% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 4 | 0.39% |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 138 | 13.31% |
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Topeka population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Topeka has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Topeka's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Topeka population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 85.44% are white, 0.87% are Black or African American, 0.39% are American Indian and Alaska Native and 13.31% are multiracial.
Topeka 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the town.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Topeka is White with a population of 886 (85.44% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 138 (13.31% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Topeka, IN
By ethnicity, 17 (1.64% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 1,020 (98.36% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Topeka, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 886 (86.86% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Topeka, IN Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Topeka's Non-Hispanic population.
Topeka Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 886 | 86.86% |
| Black or African American alone | 9 | 0.88% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1 | 0.10% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 124 | 12.16% |
Among the Hispanic population in Topeka, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 17 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
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Topeka, IN Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Topeka's Hispanic population.
Topeka Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 17 | 100.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Topeka, IN is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.64% of Topeka population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Topeka, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 17 (100% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Topeka, IN have?
Topeka, IN has 9 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.87% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Topeka is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Topeka, IN?
With 98.36% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Topeka.
That being said, with a 0.87% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Topeka.
What is the majority race in Topeka, IN?
With a population of 886 (85.44% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Topeka.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Topeka, with 0.87% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
