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Riley County

State:
Kansas
County Seat:
Manhattan

Riley County's estimated 2025 population is 71,080 with a growth rate of -0.23% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Riley County is the 7th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 population was 71,557 and has seen a growth of -0.67% since that time.

71,080
Total Population
117
Population Density (mi²)
7
Population Rank (State)
-161 -0.23%
Annual Population Growth

Riley County Population

Riley County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Riley County includes 77.86% White, 6.35% Black or African American, 4.06% Asian, and smaller percentages for other race, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White

Two or more races

Black or African American

Asian

Other race

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White55,83177.86%
Two or more races5,8268.12%
Black or African American4,5526.35%
Asian2,9134.06%
Other race1,5962.23%
Native American7931.11%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander1990.28%

Riley County Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Riley County's average per capita income is $45,737. Household income levels show a median of $59,560. The poverty rate stands at 22.04%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$97,533-
Families$84,939$110,462
Households$59,560$82,458
Non Families$37,900$50,642

$45,737

Average Income

$59,560

Median Household Income

22.04%

Poverty Rate