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 36.75% higher than the Kansas average. In Topeka, Kansas, an estimated 16.0% of 122,252 people live in poverty. In Kansas, 11.7% of 2,854,624 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Topeka, Kansas compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Topeka, Kansas is 25.0% higher than the US average. In Topeka, Kansas, an estimated 16.0% of 122,252 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Two or more races
20.5% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Topeka, Kansas
2021
20.5% of 14 thousand people
- Default
Population
Poverty Rate in Topeka, Kansas
2022
17.7% of 122 thousand people
- Age
Under 18 years
19.4% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2022
19.4% of 27 thousand people
Under 5 years
24.3% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2022
24.3% of 8 thousand people
5 to 17 years
17.3% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2022
17.3% of 19 thousand people
Related children of householder under 18 years
18.9% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2022
18.9% of 27 thousand people
18 to 64 years
18.3% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2022
18.3% of 72 thousand people
18 to 34 years
22.9% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2022
22.9% of 28 thousand people
35 to 64 years
15.3% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2022
15.3% of 44 thousand people
60 years and over
15.6% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Topeka, Kansas
2022
15.6% of 31 thousand people
65 years and over
14.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Topeka, Kansas
2022
14.2% of 23 thousand people
- Gender
Male
17.7% Poverty Rate for men in Topeka, Kansas
2022
17.7% of 59 thousand people
Female
17.8% Poverty Rate for women in Topeka, Kansas
2022
17.8% of 62 thousand people
- Race
White
15.6% Poverty Rate for White people in Topeka, Kansas
2022
15.6% of 83 thousand people
Black or African American
34.1% Poverty Rate for Black People in Topeka, Kansas
2022
34.1% of 11 thousand people
Some other race
23.6% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Topeka, Kansas
2022
23.6% of 9 thousand people
Hispanic
22.7% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Topeka, Kansas
2022
22.7% of 20 thousand people
White, not Hispanic
14.5% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Topeka, Kansas
2022
14.5% of 78 thousand people
- Education level
Population 25 years and over
15.3% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Topeka, Kansas
2022
15.3% of 82 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
33% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Topeka, Kansas
2022
33% of 7 thousand people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
22.3% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Topeka, Kansas
2022
22.3% of 26 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
11.7% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Topeka, Kansas
2022
11.7% of 25 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Topeka, Kansas
2022
5.9% of 23 thousand people
- Employment status
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
11% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2022
11% of 59 thousand people
Employed
8.5% Poverty Rate for employed people in Topeka, Kansas
2022
8.5% of 56 thousand people
Male
8.3% Poverty Rate for employed men in Topeka, Kansas
2022
8.3% of 28 thousand people
Female
8.7% Poverty Rate for employed women in Topeka, Kansas
2022
8.7% of 27 thousand people
Unemployed
54.4% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Topeka, Kansas
2022
54.4% of 3 thousand people
Male
43.8% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Topeka, Kansas
2022
43.8% of 2 thousand people
Female
72.9% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Topeka, Kansas
2022
72.9% of 1 thousand people
- Work experience
Population 16 years and over
17.1% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Topeka, Kansas
2022
17.1% of 97 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
4.5% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Topeka, Kansas
2022
4.5% of 43 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
28.4% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Topeka, Kansas
2022
28.4% of 18 thousand people
Did not work
26.8% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Topeka, Kansas
2022
26.8% of 36 thousand people
- Single people
SINGLE PEOPLE
31.9% Poverty Rate for single people in Topeka, Kansas
2022
31.9% of 34 thousand people
Male
32.8% Poverty Rate for single men in Topeka, Kansas
2022
32.8% of 16 thousand people
Female
31.2% Poverty Rate for single women in Topeka, Kansas
2022
31.2% of 18 thousand people
18 to 24 years
51.5% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2022
51.5% of 6 thousand people
25 to 34 years
20.6% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2022
20.6% of 5 thousand people
35 to 44 years
34.3% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2022
34.3% of 4 thousand people
45 to 54 years
23.5% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2022
23.5% of 3 thousand people
55 to 64 years
32.8% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2022
32.8% of 7 thousand people
65 to 74 years
27.3% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Topeka, Kansas
2022
27.3% of 5 thousand people
75 years and over
21.9% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Topeka, Kansas
2022
21.9% of 4 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
5.7% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Topeka, Kansas
2022
5.7% of 14 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
60.8% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Topeka, Kansas
2022
60.8% of 5 thousand people
Did not work
47.3% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Topeka, Kansas
2022
47.3% of 14 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
17.3% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Topeka, Kansas
2022
17.3%