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Topeka, Illinois
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Location in Mason County, Illinois
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 Topeka, Illinois
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Mason |
| Township | Quiver |
| Incorporated | April 10, 1869 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Land | 0.14 sq mi (0.35 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 476 ft (145 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 60 |
| • Density | 437.96/sq mi (169.33/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
61567
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-75757 |
| GNIS ID | 2399995 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Topeka, Illinois |
Topeka is a small village located in Mason County, Illinois, United States. It was officially recognized as a village on April 10, 1869. According to the 2020 census, about 60 people live in Topeka.
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Exploring Topeka's Location
Topeka is found in the northern part of Mason County. It is about 9 miles (14 kilometers) northeast of Havana, which is the main town and county seat. The village is also about 7 miles (11 kilometers) southwest of Forest City.
Land and Water Around Topeka
The U.S. Census Bureau says that Topeka covers a total area of about 0.14 square miles (0.35 square kilometers). All of this area is land. Mason Creek, a small stream that flows west into the Illinois River, passes just south of the village.
Topeka's Population Over Time
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 98 | — | |
| 1890 | 141 | 43.9% | |
| 1900 | 160 | 13.5% | |
| 1910 | 130 | −18.7% | |
| 1920 | 109 | −16.2% | |
| 1930 | 81 | −25.7% | |
| 1940 | 82 | 1.2% | |
| 1950 | 72 | −12.2% | |
| 1960 | 77 | 6.9% | |
| 1970 | 74 | −3.9% | |
| 1980 | 140 | 89.2% | |
| 1990 | 93 | −33.6% | |
| 2000 | 90 | −3.2% | |
| 2010 | 76 | −15.6% | |
| 2020 | 60 | −21.1% | |
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The number of people living in Topeka has changed over many years. In 1880, there were 98 residents. The population grew to 160 by 1900, but then slowly decreased. By 2020, the population was 60 people.
A Look at Topeka's Community in 2000
In the year 2000, there were 90 people living in Topeka. These people lived in 36 different homes. Most of these homes (28) were families. The village had about 648 people per square mile.
Many types of families lived in Topeka. About 30.6% of homes had children under 18. Most homes (58.3%) were married couples living together. Some homes (13.9%) had a female head of household without a husband. About 16.7% of homes were single people, and 5.6% of these were people aged 65 or older living alone.
The average age of people in Topeka in 2000 was 36 years old. About 25.6% of the population was under 18. About 32.2% were between 25 and 44 years old.
Income in Topeka
In 2000, the average income for a household in Topeka was $41,750 per year. For families, the average income was $46,875. The average income for each person in the village was $39,651. No families or people were living below the poverty line at that time.
See also
- In Spanish: Topeka (Illinois) para niños
