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Population

Topeka MSA (five counties): 229,619

City of Topeka: 122,113  (2006)

Shawnee County: 174,709 (2008)

State of Kansas: 2,802,134 (2008)
Source: Census Bureau, 2008 Census Quick Facts


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Topeka/Shawnee County MSA Population by Age Group

In June 2003, the Topeka MSA was expanded by the US Census Bureau to include a five county area. The change was based on number of people "commuting to work" in Shawnee County.

Age Shawnee Jackson Jefferson Osage Wabaunsee Totals
Under 5 years 12,249 874 1,178 1,082 428 15,811
5 to 9 years 11,569 937 1,329 1,211 461 15,507
10 to 14 years 11,376 1,093 1,544 1,389 571 15,973
15 to 19 years 11,214 990 1,498 1,211 543 15,456
20 to 24 years 11,214 538 779 703 263 13,497
25 to 34 years 22,093 1,427 1,997 1,722 697 27,936
35 to 44 years 23,291 1,953 3,155 2,786 1,141 32,326
45 to 54 years 25,746 1,741 2,708 2,262 996 33,453
55 to 59 years 11,396 658 1,027 895 388 14,364
60 to 64 years 8,473 557 853 803 324 11,010
65 to 74 years 11,944 939 1,224 1,304 576 15,987
75 to 84 years 8,484 646 811 918 363 11,222
85 years & older 3,480 304 323 426 134 4,667
  172,529 12,657 18,426 16,712 6,885 227,209
Median Age 38.0 37.4 38.0 38.9 39.5  

Source: 2000 US Census Bureau, American Factfinder; Shawnee County Data is from 2005-2007 Census Data (estimates)

 

Topeka MSA Age Distribution

 

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  0-10, 13.8%
  10-14, 6.6%
  15-24, 13%
  25-34, 12.8%
  35-44, 13.5%
  45-54, 14.9%
  55-64, 11.6%
  65+, 13.8%

Source: 2000 US Census Bureau, American Factfinder; Shawnee County Data is from 2005-2007 Census Data (estimates)


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Effective Buying Income In Shawnee County

Effective Buying Income (EBI) is defined as money less personal tax payments, a number often refered to as "disposable" or "after-tax" income.

Source: Survey of Buying Power, Sales & Marketing Management 2005

% of Population in Shawnee County*
Effective Buying Income (EBI) in Shawnee County
  20-24 6.5%      
  25-34 12.8% $20,000-$34,999   23.9%
  35-44 12.6% $35,000-$49,999   21.1%
  45-54 14.9%      
  55+ 25.3% $50,000+   33.6%

* Source: American Fact Finder, US Census, 2007

Shawnee County
Total housing units in Shawnee County (2008): 78,709
Total households in Shawnee County: 68,920
Total population in Shawnee County: 174,709
Total EBI in Shawnee County: $3,244,518
Median Household Income in Shawnee County (2007): $46,696
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Topeka MSA (five county area)
Total housing units in Topeka MSA (2000 & 2007): 103,055
Total households in Topeka MSA : 89,600
Total Topeka MSA population: 229,619
Total EBI in Topeka MSA: $4,152,242
Median Houshold IncomeI in Topeka MSA (2007): $48,050
.Per Capita Personal Income in Topeka MSA (2008): $34,748 **
Source: American Fact Finder, US Census.  Includes data for Shawnee County (2007) and Jackson (2000), Jefferson (2000), Osage (2000) and Wabaunsee (2000) Counties.

 **Bureau of Economic Analysis, US Department of Commerce, 2008


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Racial Distribution in Shawnee County

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  White, 85.5%
  Asian, 1.4%
  Black or African American, 9.2%
  2 or more races, 2.5%
  American Indian, 1.4%

Note: Hispanic or Latino origin represents 9.1% of the population which is included in each of the above racial distributions.

Source: 2008 American Community Survey, US Census Bureau.
 
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