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With an estimated 125,467 people as of July 2024 (U.S. Census Bureau), Topeka ranks #233 among U.S. cities by population. It sits in Shawnee County and counted 126,587 residents in the 2020 census — down roughly 0.9% since. That's a lot of namesakes: Recordwell separates possible matches using available context so you can pick the right person.
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Topeka, KS at a glance
| Population (July 2024 est.) | 125,467 |
| 2020 census | 126,587 |
| Change 2020–2024 | −0.9% |
| Land area | 61.4 sq mi |
| Population density | 2,062 / sq mi |
| County | Shawnee County |
| U.S. population rank | #233 |
record: U.S. Census Bureau — 2024 population estimates, 2020 decennial census (land area & density).
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