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Topeka
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Location of Topeka in Mason County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Mason |
| 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 | 473 ft (144 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(s) |
61567
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| Area code(s) | 309 |
| FIPS code | 17-75757 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Topeka, Illinois |
Topeka is an incorporated town in Mason County, Illinois, United States. The population was 90 at the 2000 census.
Geography
Topeka is located at 40°19′48″N 89°55′52″W / 40.33000°N 89.93111°W (40.329960, -89.931034).
According to the 2010 census, Topeka has a total area of 0.14 square miles (0.36 km2), all land.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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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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As of the census of 2000, there were 90 people, 36 households, and 28 families residing in the town. The population density was 648.0 people per square mile (248.2/km2). There were 36 housing units at an average density of 259.2 per square mile (99.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 95.56% White, and 4.44% from two or more races.
There were 36 households, out of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.3% were married couples living together, 13.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 22.2% were non-families. 16.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 5.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.50 and the average family size was 2.79.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 25.6% under the age of 18, 5.6% from 18 to 24, 32.2% from 25 to 44, 23.3% from 45 to 64, and 13.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 36 years. For every 100 females, there were 109.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.4 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $41,750, and the median income for a family was $46,875. Males had a median income of $45,938 versus $0 for females The per capita income for the town was $39,651. None of the population and none of the families were below the poverty line.
See also
In Spanish: Topeka (Illinois) para niños
