2023 ACS Census Data · Population 71,710
Riley County is a mid-sized county in Kansas with a population of 71,710. The median household income is $59,560, 8% below the national average. The poverty rate is 22.0%, median home value is $231,200, and 48.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 99% above the national average.
Population
71,710
2023 estimate
Rank #777 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$59,560
Household
Rank #1959 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$231,200
Owner-occupied
Rank #918 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
48.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #114 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
46.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
6.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
8.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
8% below Kansas avg·8% below national avg
Poverty Rate
92% below Kansas avg·47% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
4% below Kansas avg·4% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$34,583
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
22.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
60.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
76% above Kansas avg·11% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
35% above Kansas avg·15% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
39% below Kansas avg·39% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
75% below Kansas avg·50% below national avg
Housing Units
30,674
Households
27,137
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.3
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,731
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
90.9%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
16 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
92% above Kansas avg·99% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% above Kansas avg·9% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.3%
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