Riley County, Kansas Population 2022
Riley County, Kansas's estimated population is 72,792 with a growth rate of -0.66% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Riley County, Kansas is the 8th largest county in Kansas. The 2010 Population was 71,551 and has seen a growth of 1.73% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 | 1,224 | 0.00% | |
| 1870 | 5,105 | 3,881 | 317.08% |
| 1880 | 10,430 | 5,325 | 104.31% |
| 1890 | 13,183 | 2,753 | 26.40% |
| 1900 | 13,828 | 645 | 4.89% |
| 1910 | 15,783 | 1,955 | 14.14% |
| 1920 | 20,650 | 4,867 | 30.84% |
| 1930 | 19,882 | -768 | -3.72% |
| 1940 | 20,617 | 735 | 3.70% |
| 1950 | 33,405 | 12,788 | 62.03% |
| 1960 | 41,914 | 8,509 | 25.47% |
| 1970 | 56,788 | 14,874 | 35.49% |
| 1980 | 63,505 | 6,717 | 11.83% |
| 1990 | 67,139 | 3,634 | 5.72% |
| 2010 | 71,551 | 4,412 | 6.57% |
| 2011 | 73,424 | 1,873 | 2.62% |
| 2012 | 77,497 | 4,073 | 5.55% |
| 2013 | 76,923 | -574 | -0.74% |
| 2014 | 76,479 | -444 | -0.58% |
| 2015 | 77,185 | 706 | 0.92% |
| 2016 | 75,172 | -2,013 | -2.61% |
| 2017 | 73,977 | -1,195 | -1.59% |
| 2018 | 74,712 | 735 | 0.99% |
| 2019 | 74,232 | -480 | -0.64% |
| 2020 | 73,752 | -480 | -0.65% |
| 2021 | 73,272 | -480 | -0.65% |
| 2022 | 72,792 | -480 | -0.66% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 60,586 | 81.81% |
| Black or African American | 4,637 | 6.26% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 276 | 0.37% |
| Asian | 3,770 | 5.09% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 151 | 0.20% |
| Some Other Race | 951 | 1.28% |
| Two or More Races | 3,688 | 4.98% |
Riley County, Kansas Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 26,878 | 2.39 | 43.6 |
| Married | 11,178 | 2.93 | 66.5 |
| Male | 1,350 | 2.99 | 45 |
| Female | 1,795 | 3.07 | 28.5 |
| Non Family | 12,555 | 1.75 | 25.2 |
2.86
Average Family Size
2.39
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 433 | 1.15% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,003 | 2.67% |
| High School Graduate | 6,177 | 16.42% |
| Some College | 8,810 | 23.42% |
| Associates Degree | 3,434 | 9.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9,651 | 25.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,111 | 21.56% |
Riley County, Kansas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1,966 | 1,905 | 1,441 |
| White | 29,687 | 29,031 | 14,755 |
| 2+ Races | 857 | 820 | 304 |
| Hispanic | 2,960 | 2,393 | 771 |
| Islander | 97 | 97 | 25 |
| Black | 2,068 | 1,953 | 498 |
| Other Race | 540 | 417 | 128 |
| Native American | 173 | 173 | 34 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 73.30%.
$38,188
Average Earnings
$40,627
Average Male
$35,622
Average Female
Riley County, Kansas Language by Age
Riley County, Kansas Language
90.21% of Riley County, Kansas residents speak only English, while 9.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.75% of the population.
Riley County, Kansas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Multiple | 2,929 | 1,176 | 40.15% |
| Asian | 3,388 | 1,158 | 34.18% |
| Hispanic | 5,100 | 1,446 | 28.35% |
| Islander | 131 | 36 | 27.48% |
| Black | 3,696 | 1,015 | 27.46% |
| White | 49,707 | 10,329 | 20.78% |
| Native | 270 | 53 | 19.63% |
| Other | 283 | NaN% |
22.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.78%
Male Poverty Rate
23.73%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Riley County, Kansas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Riley County, Kansas is Multiple, with 40.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Riley County, Kansas is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.88%.
Riley County, Kansas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
37.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
33.8%
Male Marriage Rate
41.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Riley County, Kansas Married by Age and Sex
Riley County, Kansas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Riley County, Kansas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,150 | 8.78% |
| Black | 591 | 21.19% |
| Native American | 3 | 1.43% |
| Asian | 73 | 2.67% |
| Islander | 38 | 32.48% |
| Other Race | 3 | 0.43% |
| 2+ Races | 122 | 5.98% |
| Hispanic | 301 | 8.20% |
Riley County, Kansas Veterans by Education
10.01%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
71.2%
Labor Force Participation
58.5%
Employment Rate
5%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
47.12%
Born in Riley County, Kansas
92.67%
Native Born
7.33%
Foreign Born
4.88%
Non Citizen
2.45%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
92.67% of Riley County, Kansas residents were born in the United States, with 47.12% having been born in Kansas. 4.88% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990