Population 7,310 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in South Southeast 1
Household size in South Southeast 1
| Period | South Southeast 1 | Topeka | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.99 | 2.37 | 2.54 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.01 | 2.45 | 2.58 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.05 | 2.42 | 2.56 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.02 | 2.35 | 2.53 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.03 | −0.02 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in South Southeast 1 are small: just 2.02 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has crept up from 1.99 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in South Southeast 1
| Period | South Southeast 1 | Topeka | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8 | 38.6 | 37.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 39.1 | 37.8 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.9 | 39.9 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 40.2 | 38.8 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.0 | +1.5 | +1.4 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in South Southeast 1 are younger than 39.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.8, as it has nationally. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in South Southeast 1
| Period | South Southeast 1 | Topeka | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 14.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 13.0% | 10.9% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.3% | 10.5% | 10.4% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 12.4% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| Change | −10.4 pts | −2.0 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in South Southeast 1: 8.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 10.4 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in South Southeast 1
Renters in South Southeast 1
| Period | South Southeast 1 | Topeka | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.5% | 34.9% | 30.6% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 66.2% | 37.4% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.4% | 37.4% | 33.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 58.6% | 34.9% | 32.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.9 pts | +0.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in South Southeast 1 rent: 58.6% of occupied homes are rented, far above the national share of 34.8%. Expect more apartments, and more turnover, than in owner-heavy areas. Among homeowners, 38.3% have no mortgage at all, about the same as nationally. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.9 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in South Southeast 1
| Period | South Southeast 1 | Topeka | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 7.8% | 10.1% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 9.9% | 10.4% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.3% | 10.7% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 10.7% | 8.6% | 9.7% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | +0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in South Southeast 1 is close to the national rate: 10.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. The rate is higher than in Topeka overall (8.6%). Vacancy is up 1.2 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in South Southeast 1
| Period | South Southeast 1 | Topeka | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1970 | 1968 | 1971 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1969 | 1969 | 1972 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1969 | 1973 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1971 | 1976 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +3 | +5 | +6 |
South Southeast 1 is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the east has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in South Southeast 1
| Period | South Southeast 1 | Topeka | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $656 | $758 | $769 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $765 | $843 | $858 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $903 | $953 | $950 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $939 | $1,109 | $1,159 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$283 | +$351 | +$390 | +$606 |
The median renter in South Southeast 1 pays $939 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $283 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 26.5% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in South Southeast 1
Bachelor's degrees in South Southeast 1
| Period | South Southeast 1 | Topeka | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7% | 29.1% | 30.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.4% | 29.3% | 31.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.1% | 30.1% | 33.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 34.3% | 30.8% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | +1.7 pts | +4.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in South Southeast 1 as nationally: 34.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in Topeka overall (30.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has fallen 2.4 points, even as the national share rose.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in South Southeast 1
| Period | South Southeast 1 | Topeka | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.5% | 89.5% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.9% | 90.2% | 90.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.1% | 91.5% | 90.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.9% | 92.3% | 91.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +2.8 pts | +2.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in South Southeast 1: 96.9% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged up 1.4 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in South Southeast 1
| Period | South Southeast 1 | Topeka | Kansas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 7.4% | 6.1% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.9% | 7.5% | 6.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.4% | 4.4% | 4.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 4.5% | 4.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | −2.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in South Southeast 1 runs below the national rate: 4.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment is down 1.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
South Southeast 1 compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Southeast 1 | 2.02 | 39.9 | 8.2% | 58.6% | 10.7% | 1971 | $939 | 34.3% | 96.9% | 4.6% |
| Central Topeka 2 | 2.20 | 35.9 | 6.1% | 42.2% | 10.0% | 1958 | $894 | 37.4% | 95.4% | 6.7% |
| West Southwest 3 | 2.18 | 44.8 | 6.2% | 34.1% | 8.6% | 1963 | $1,120 | 24.6% | 96.2% | 5.2% |
| South Southeast 3 | 2.42 | 40.6 | 10.5% | 17.7% | 9.9% | 1985 | $1,657 | 26.3% | 94.1% | 1.2% |
| Southwest Topeka | 2.29 | 42.7 | 11.7% | 34.8% | 4.6% | 1986 | $1,226 | 43.3% | 97.0% | 4.0% |
| West Southwest 2 | 2.01 | 44.4 | 11.7% | 55.9% | 10.5% | 1977 | $1,195 | 31.1% | 93.5% | 3.8% |
| East Topeka | 2.43 | 34.5 | 26.9% | 44.9% | 8.3% | 1979 | $651 | 19.7% | 89.3% | 7.6% |
| Sunset Hills | 1.99 | 25.6 | 5.1% | 60.9% | 23.4% | 1969 | $904 | 48.1% | 96.1% | 11.5% |
| Oread | 2.37 | 22.0 | 7.7% | 90.1% | 13.0% | 1953 | $1,033 | 49.1% | 96.5% | 8.8% |
| Prairie-Piper-KC-KS | 2.94 | 39.1 | 18.7% | 28.0% | 6.0% | 2002 | $1,712 | 38.3% | 94.7% | 0.4% |
| I-435 West KC-KS | 2.95 | 37.2 | 9.1% | 25.3% | 4.6% | 2000 | $2,318 | 44.2% | 93.3% | 6.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up South Southeast 1. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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