Riley County, Kansas
KS · FIPS 20161 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 71,946 | — | #775 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $61,098 | -18.7% | #1,981 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 25.5 years | -34.4% | #3,211 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $237,100 | -15.9% | #1,021 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,046 | -10.1% | #857 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 19.9% | +57.7% | #2,661 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Riley County has a population of 71,946, making it the #775 most populous county in the US. The median age is 25.5 years, which is 34.4% below the national median.
Population Trend
Rankings →Year-over-Year Population Growth
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Household Type
Economy
The median household income in Riley County is $61,098, ranking #1,981 out of 3,222 counties — 18.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 19.9% and unemployment stands at 3.2%.
Median Household Income Trend
Rankings →Poverty Rate Trend
Rankings →Housing
The median home value in Riley County is $237,100 (-15.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,046/mo and the homeownership rate is 46.1%.
Median Home Value Trend
Rankings →Health
93.0% of residents in Riley County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% above the national rate.
About Riley County, Kansas
Riley County, Kansas has a total population of 71,946, making it the 775th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Riley County is 25.5 years, which is 34.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Riley County is $61,098, which ranks #1,981 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 18.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 19.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2%.
The median home value in Riley County is $237,100, 15.9% below the national median. Renters in Riley County pay a median gross rent of $1,046 per month. The homeownership rate is 46.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Riley County, 48.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.1% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.9 min.
Riley County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (10.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (6.4%).
All data for Riley County, Kansas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.