Fort Riley is a CDP located in Geary County Kansas. Fort Riley has a 2024 population of 8,767. Fort Riley is currently growing at a rate of 0.83% annually and its population has increased by 0.54% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,720 in 2020.
The average household income in Fort Riley is $51,418 with a poverty rate of 14.96%. The median age in Fort Riley is 22.7 years: 22.6 years for males, and 23.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Fort Riley was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,582 | 64.73% |
| Black or African American | 1,645 | 19.08% |
| Two or more races | 689 | 7.99% |
| Asian | 359 | 4.16% |
| Other race | 273 | 3.17% |
| Native American | 67 | 0.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.09% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,654 | 2.87 | 1.9 | 98.1 |
| Married | 1,246 | 3.23 | 2.5 | 97.5 |
| Non Family | 242 | 1.3 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 153 | 2.48 | 0 | 100 |
| Male | 13 | 1.77 | 0 | 100 |
3.13
Average Family Size
2.87
Average Household Size
1.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 6 | 0.22% |
| Associates Degree | 386 | 14.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 402 | 14.91% |
| Graduate Degree | 58 | 2.15% |
| High School Graduate | 783 | 29.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 1,061 | 39.35% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,716 | 1,710 | 287 |
| Hispanic | 515 | 515 | 106 |
| Black | 247 | 247 | 26 |
| 2+ Races | 151 | 151 | 0 |
| Other Race | 144 | 144 | 72 |
| Asian | 114 | 114 | 41 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $41,316 | $55,179 | $32,981 |
| Graduate Degree | $36,429 | $0 | $36,116 |
| High School Graduate | $37,188 | $38,175 | $12,091 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,046 | $38,804 | $26,696 |
| Some College | $35,956 | $37,388 | $31,346 |
$37,046
Average Earnings
$38,804
Average Male
$26,696
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.17% of Fort Riley residents speak only English, while 8.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,523 | 350 | 13.87% |
| Hispanic | 1,186 | 238 | 20.07% |
| Multiple | 423 | 96 | 22.7% |
| Other | 273 | 82 | 30.04% |
| Asian | 217 | 65 | 29.95% |
| Black | 680 | 19 | 2.79% |
| Native | 14 | 9 | 64.29% |
14.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.1%
Male Poverty Rate
16.63%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fort Riley is Native, with 64.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fort Riley is Black, with 2.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.59% |
| High School | 11.09% |
| Some College | 10.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 20.41% |
| Female Unemployed | 2.89% |
| Female Employed | 2.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,083 | $54,297 |
| Households | $48,497 | $51,418 |
| Married Families | $54,188 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,754 | $34,578 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.2%
Male Marriage Rate
79.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
137
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
104
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 137 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 137 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 95 | 8.94% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 16.09% |
| Other Race | 29 | 11.55% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 9.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
45.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
87%
Labor Force Participation
10.6%
Employment Rate
19.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
7.8%
Born in Fort Riley
95.73%
Native Born
4.27%
Foreign Born
2.09%
Non Citizen
2.18%
Naturalized
95.73% of Fort Riley residents were born in the United States, with 7.8% having been born in Kansas. 2.09% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,767 | 72 | 0.83% |
| 2023 | 8,695 | 72 | 0.83% |
| 2022 | 8,623 | 617 | 7.71% |
| 2021 | 8,006 | -714 | -8.19% |
| 2020 | 8,720 | 2,352 | 36.93% |
| 2019 | 6,368 | -748 | -10.51% |
| 2018 | 7,116 | -692 | -8.86% |
| 2017 | 7,808 | 1,191 | 18% |
| 2016 | 6,617 | -398 | -5.67% |
| 2015 | 7,015 | -429 | -5.76% |
| 2014 | 7,444 | -568 | -7.09% |
| 2013 | 8,012 | -265 | -3.2% |
| 2012 | 8,277 | -188 | -2.22% |
| 2011 | 8,465 | 704 | 9.07% |
| 2010 | 7,761 | 0 | 0% |