Topeka Population 2026

Topeka has a population of 125,963, making it the #233 biggest city in 🇺🇸 United States, located in Kansas. It is about 70× smaller than New York City, the country's biggest city.

Location of Topeka (capital Washington shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

125,963

Rank in United States

#233

Coordinates

39.05°N, 95.68°W

~288 m elevation · America/Chicago

Distance to capital (Washington)

1,609 km

999 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Kansas

City	Population	Rank in United States
Wichita	396,119	#49
Overland Park	186,515	#139
Kansas City	152,933	#179
Olathe	134,305	#208
Lawrence	93,917	#356
Shawnee	65,046	#608
Manhattan	56,308	#745
Lenexa	52,490	#819

Cities near Topeka

Lawrence93,917 people · ~39 km away
Leavenworth35,980 people · ~71 km away
Olathe134,305 people · ~77 km away
Manhattan56,308 people · ~79 km away
Lenexa52,490 people · ~82 km away
Shawnee65,046 people · ~83 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Topeka?

Topeka has a population of 125,963 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #233 biggest city in United States.

What state is Topeka in?

Topeka is located in Kansas, United States.

Is Topeka the capital of United States?

No, the capital of United States is Washington D.C., about 1,609 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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