How long do people stay in their homes in Topeka, IN?
18.2% (±8.0 points) of households in Topeka, IN moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
17.2% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 18.2% (±8.0 points)
- Since before 2000
- 17.2%
When households in Topeka moved in
| Moved in | Topeka | LaGrange County | Indiana | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 4.6% (±4.0 points) | 2.2% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 13.6% (±6.9 points) | 14.7% | 19.6% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 57.4% (±10.9 points) | 42.8% | 39.6% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 7.2% (±3.8 points) | 17.4% | 16.3% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 9.0% (±5.9 points) | 13.3% | 9.9% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 8.2% (±6.1 points) | 9.5% | 10.3% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Topeka, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from LaGrange County (16.9%).
It is not measurably different from Indiana (23.9%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Topeka
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Topeka | — | 18.2% (±8.0 points) | — |
| Eden Township | 2.5 mi | 14.5% (±5.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clearspring Township | 3.4 mi | 16.5% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Perry Township (Noble County) | 4.9 mi | 23.2% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
| Elkhart Township (Noble County) | 5.0 mi | 16.8% (±10.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ligonier | 5.9 mi | 31.0% (±9.8 points) | Higher |
| Millersburg | 7.7 mi | 30.4% (±10.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newbury Township | 8.1 mi | 12.3% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Clay Township (LaGrange County) | 9.1 mi | 17.7% (±7.4 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Ligonier, IN (31.0%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across LaGrange County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Lima Township | 27.8% (±15.4 points) |
| 4 | Shipshewana | 27.0% (±10.6 points) |
| 5 | Howe | 24.7% (±20.5 points) |
| 6 | Bloomfield Township | 20.9% (±5.7 points) |
| 7 | Greenfield Township (LaGrange County) | 20.5% (±19.1 points) |
| 8 | Johnson Township (LaGrange County) | 19.4% (±5.8 points) |
| 9 | Topeka | 18.2% (±8.0 points) |
| 10 | Clay Township (LaGrange County) | 17.7% (±7.4 points) |
| 11 | Clearspring Township | 16.5% (±5.5 points) |
| 12 | Eden Township | 14.5% (±5.7 points) |
| 13 | Springfield Township (LaGrange County) | 14.1% (±19.8 points) |
| 14 | Newbury Township | 12.3% (±4.3 points) |
| 15 | Van Buren Township (LaGrange County) | 11.9% (±5.6 points) |
Showing 13 of 16 places in LaGrange County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Topeka
How often do people move in Topeka?
18.2% of households in Topeka, IN moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Topeka have?
17.2% of households in Topeka have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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