Topeka is a city in Kansas state in USA with a population of 125819 residents.. The poverty rate of Topeka is 13.9%, which is 1% lower than national average. The typical household in Topeka earns $49647 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 50.4% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Topeka, only 91% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Topeka remained 4.9%, which is 4% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Topeka, only 29% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 29% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Topeka is 81, which is 19% lower than national average. Median home value in Topeka is $105700 , which is 54% lower than national average. While median income in Topeka remained $49647, which is 26% lower than national average.