Topeka, Indiana

Topeka, Indiana
Town

Location of Topeka in the state of Indiana
Coordinates: 41°32′20″N 85°32′24″W / 41.53889°N 85.54000°W / 41.53889; -85.54000Coordinates: 41°32′20″N 85°32′24″W / 41.53889°N 85.54000°W / 41.53889; -85.54000
Country United States
State Indiana
County LaGrange
Township Clearspring, Eden
Area[1]
 • Total 1.74 sq mi (4.51 km2)
 • Land 1.74 sq mi (4.51 km2)
 • Water 0 sq mi (0 km2)
Elevation 925 ft (282 m)
Population (2010)[2]
 • Total 1,153
 • Estimate (2012[3]) 1,161
 • Density 662.6/sq mi (255.8/km2)
Time zone Eastern (EST) (UTC-5)
 • Summer (DST) EDT (UTC-4)
ZIP code 46571
Area code(s) 260
FIPS code 18-76184[4]
GNIS feature ID 0444816[5]
Website http://www.topekain.net/

Topeka is a town in Clearspring and Eden townships, LaGrange County, Indiana, United States. The population was 1,153 at the 2010 census. Topeka is located approximately 11 miles south of Shipshewana, Indiana.

Topeka is home to Faron Yoder, the star of the Rumspringa documentary made in 2002 entitled "Devil's Playground".

Topeka was likely so named because the landscape reminded settlers of Topeka, Kansas.[6]

Geography

Topeka is located at 41°32′20″N 85°32′24″W / 41.53889°N 85.54000°W / 41.53889; -85.54000 (41.538876, -85.540063).[7]

According to the 2010 census, Topeka has a total area of 1.74 square miles (4.51 km2), all land.[1]

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1920512—
1930489−4.5%
19404961.4%
195055712.3%
19606007.7%
197067712.8%
198087629.4%
19909124.1%
20001,15927.1%
20101,153−0.5%
Est. 20151,200[8]4.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]

2010 census

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 1,153 people, 421 households, and 291 families residing in the town. The population density was 662.6 inhabitants per square mile (255.8/km2). There were 456 housing units at an average density of 262.1 per square mile (101.2/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 94.4% White, 0.3% African American, 1.0% Asian, 1.6% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.6% of the population.

There were 421 households of which 43.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.6% were married couples living together, 12.8% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.7% had a male householder with no wife present, and 30.9% were non-families. 26.8% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.34.

The median age in the town was 29.6 years. 33.9% of residents were under the age of 18; 8.7% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 28.2% were from 25 to 44; 21% were from 45 to 64; and 8.2% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

2000 census

As of the census[4] of 2000, there were 1,159 people, 448 households, and 310 families residing in the town. The population density was 841.2 people per square mile (324.3/km²). There were 482 housing units at an average density of 349.8 per square mile (134.9/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 95.34% White, 0.69% Asian, 1.38% from other races, and 2.59% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.67% of the population.

There were 448 households out of which 37.7% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.8% were married couples living together, 12.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 30.6% were non-families. 26.6% of all households were made up of individuals and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.59 and the average family size was 3.10.

In the town the population was spread out with 31.1% under the age of 18, 11.4% from 18 to 24, 30.5% from 25 to 44, 17.1% from 45 to 64, and 9.9% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 29 years. For every 100 females there were 95.8 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.1 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $37,105, and the median income for a family was $42,232. Males had a median income of $32,356 versus $23,542 for females. The per capita income for the town was $17,269. About 7.3% of families and 9.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.7% of those under age 18 and 10.1% of those age 65 or over.

References

  1. 1 2 "G001 - Geographic Identifiers - 2010 Census Summary File 1". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2015-07-25.
  2. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-12-11.
  3. ↑ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2013-06-25.
  4. 1 2 "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ↑ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  6. ↑ Baker, Ronald L. (October 1995). From Needmore to Prosperity: Hoosier Place Names in Folklore and History. Indiana University Press. p. 326. ISBN 978-0-253-32866-3. ...the surrounding country resembled Topeka, Kansas.
  7. ↑ "US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990". United States Census Bureau. 2011-02-12. Retrieved 2011-04-23.
  8. ↑ "Annual Estimates of the Resident Population for Incorporated Places: April 1, 2010 to July 1, 2015". Retrieved July 2, 2016.
  9. ↑ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
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