Riley County, KS

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2021 Population

72,602

1.97% 1-year decline

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

25.5

0.394% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

22%

3.03% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$53,296

4.3% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$211,500

2.72% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

36,714

0.404% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Riley County, KS had a population of 72.6k people with a median age of 25.5 and a median household income of $53,296. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Riley County, KS declined from 74,059 to 72,602, a −1.97% decrease and its median household income grew from $51,098 to $53,296, a 4.3% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Riley County, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.06%), White (Hispanic) (4.65%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.64%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.87%).

None of the households in Riley County, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.3% of the residents in Riley County, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Riley County, KS are Kansas State University (6,030 degrees awarded in 2021), Manhattan Area Technical College (400 degrees), and Bellus Academy (116 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Riley County, KS was $211,500, and the homeownership rate was 45.4%.

Most people in Riley County, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Riley County, KS was 2 cars per household.

Riley County, KS borders Clay County, KS, Geary County, KS, Marshall County, KS, Pottawatomie County, KS, Wabaunsee County, KS, and Washington County, KS.

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Population & Diversity

Riley County, KS is home to a population of 72.6k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 6.94% of Riley County, KS residents were born outside of the country (5.04k people).

In 2021, there were 12.6 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (55.4k people) in Riley County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.4k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 3.38k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.3%

2021 Citizenship

95.1%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.3% of Riley County, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Riley County, KS was 95.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Riley County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Riley County, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
55.4k ± 118
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.4k ± 285
White (Hispanic)
3.38k ± 438

8.44%

Hispanic Population

6.13k people

8.44% of the people in Riley County, KS are hispanic (6.13k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Riley County, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Kansas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
81,246 ± 6,900 people
India
14,367 ± 2,936 people
Vietnam
10,893 ± 2,558 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 81,246 Kansas residents, followed by India with 14,367 and Vietnam with 10,893.

Foreign-Born Population

6.94%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

5.04k people

7.33%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

5.43k people

As of 2021, 6.94% of Riley County, KS residents (5.04k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Riley County, KS was 7.33%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Riley County, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,410 ± 430
Vietnam
1,068 ± 233
Gulf War (1990s)
570 ± 148

Riley County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.26 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Riley County, KS employs 36.7k people. The largest industries in Riley County, KS are Educational Services (9,827 people), Retail Trade (4,294 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,833 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($64,297), Public Administration ($44,534), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($41,884).

Males in Kansas have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $49,980. The income inequality in Kansas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

36.7k

2021 Value

± 1,616

−0.404%

1 Year decline

± 6.17%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Riley County, KS declined at a rate of −0.404%, from 36.9k employees to 36.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Riley County, KS, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (5,174 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,613 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,077 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Riley County, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

36.7k

2021 Value

± 1,616

−0.404%

1 Year decline

± 6.17%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Riley County, KS declined at a rate of −0.404%, from 36.9k employees to 36.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Riley County, KS, are Educational Services (9,827 people), Retail Trade (4,294 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (3,833 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Riley County, KS, though some of these residents may live in Riley County, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$31,667

Median earning men ± $1,325

$21,107

Median earning women ± $1,873

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($52,793), Wholesale Trade ($44,901), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($41,776).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($40,842), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,898), and Manufacturing ($33,750).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

777
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
546
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
325
Professional, Scientific & Management, and Administrative & Waste Management Services

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$359k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$215k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$101k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $21B, followed by Meat/seafood ($17B) and Cereal grains ($14B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kansas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$221B

2020 Value in Kansas

$406B

Projected 2050 Value in Kansas

83.5% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $221B. This is expected to increase 83.5% to $406B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Missouri
$18.5B
Texas
$14.8B
Nebraska
$13.6B

In 2020, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $18.5B, followed by Texas with $14.8B and Nebraska and $13.6B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Riley County, KS went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (3.16%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (50.7%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.1%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (3.16%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Riley County, KS went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 50.7% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (3.16%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Riley County, KS for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

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Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Kansas

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Kansas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Riley County, KS awarded 6,579 degrees. The student population of Riley County, KS in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 10,266 male students and 11,217 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Riley County, KS are White (5,112 and 82.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (456 and 7.33%), Two or More Races (214 and 3.44%), and Black or African American (199 and 3.2%).

The largest universities in Riley County, KS by number of degrees awarded are Kansas State University (6,030 and 91.7%), Manhattan Area Technical College (400 and 6.08%), and Bellus Academy (116 and 1.76%).

The most popular majors in Riley County, KS are Elementary Education & Teaching (313 and 4.76%), General Marketing & Marketing Management (252 and 3.83%), and General Animal Sciences (251 and 3.82%).

The median tuition costs in Riley County, KS are $16,680 for private four year colleges, and $9,489 and $25,560 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Riley County, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 21,483 (47.8% men and 52.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 21,483 students enrolled in Riley County, KS, 47.8% men and 52.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16,426 records, of which 52.8% were women and 47.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Animal Sciences
225 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
184 degrees awarded
Mechanical Engineering
175 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Riley County, KS was General Animal Sciences with 225 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Riley County, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Kansas State University
6,030 degrees awarded
Manhattan Area Technical College
400 degrees awarded
Bellus Academy
116 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kansas State University with 6,030 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 3,002 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Riley County, KS, which is 0.839 times less than the 3,577 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,112 degrees mean that there were 11.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 456 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($16,680) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,400) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,946) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.762% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.709% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (598k), Some college (550k), and Bachelors Degree (446k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Riley County, KS was $211,500 in 2021, which is 0.864 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $205,900 to $211,500, a 2.72% increase. The homeownership rate in Riley County, KS is 45.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Riley County, KS have an average commute time of 15.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Riley County, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Riley County, KS is $53,296. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Riley County, KS was Census Tract 13.01 with a value of $98,871, followed by Census Tract 13.02 and Census Tract 9, with respective values of $72,192 and $60,019.

In 2022, 20.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Riley County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.58%.

Housing

Property

$211,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$8,093

$12,061

Median Property Taxes

±$788

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Riley County, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Riley County, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

45.4%

Homeownership

2021

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 45.4% of the housing units in Riley County, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 43.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Riley County, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 13.01
Census Tract 13.02
Census Tract 9

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Riley County, KS was Census Tract 13.01 with a value of $98,871, followed by Census Tract 13.02 and Census Tract 9, with respective values of $72,192 and $60,019.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Riley County, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,296

Median Household Income

± $2,489

26.6k

Number of Households

± 1,291

In 2021, the median household income of the 26.6k households in Riley County, KS grew to $53,296 from the previous year's value of $51,098.

The following chart displays the households in Riley County, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Riley County, KS is from Kansas.

0.46

2021 Wage GINI in Kansas

0.457

2020 Wage GINI in Kansas

In 2021, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.555% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (68%)
Walked (10.5%)
Carpooled (9.67%)

In 2021, 68% of workers in Riley County, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (10.5%) and those who carpooled to work (9.67%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

15.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Riley County, KS have a shorter commute time (15.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.33% of the workforce in Riley County, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Riley County, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Riley County, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Riley County, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 20.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Riley County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.58%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

22% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Riley County, KS (14k out of 63.5k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Riley County, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 17.9% of the children was living in poverty in Riley County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 259 in Riley County, KS. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 21.6 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.9% of the population of Riley County, KS has health coverage, with 51.9% on employee plans, 7.5% on Medicaid, 5.99% on Medicare, 20% on non-group plans, and 8.49% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Riley County, KS see 1428 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.12% decrease from the previous year (1474 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1664 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 373 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,428 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Riley County, KS

Primary care physicians in Riley County, KS see an average of 1,428 patients per year. This represents a 3.12% decrease from the previous year (1,474 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Riley County, KS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 42% between 18 and 34 years, 26.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.83% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.2% were men and 50.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.1%

Uninsured

51.9%

Employer Coverage

7.5%

Medicaid

5.99%

Medicare

20%

Non-Group

8.49%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Riley County, KS grew by 1.93% from 5.98% to 6.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Riley County, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 53.2 in Riley County, KS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Riley County, KS.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 30% in Riley County, KS.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Riley County, KS.

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