Riley County, Kansas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Riley County
- State
- Kansas
- FIPS Code
- 20161
- State FIPS
- 20
- County FIPS
- 161
Geography
- Land Area
- 609.66 sq mi
- Water Area
- 12.39 sq mi
- Total Area
- 622.05 sq mi
- Latitude
- 39.291210
- Longitude
- -96.727488
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 68,821
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 57,476
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 62,623 | 91.0% |
| Hispanic | 6,196 | 9.0% |
| White | 53,428 | 77.6% |
| Black | 4,394 | 6.4% |
| Asian | 1,590 | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 151 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 93 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 507 | 0.7% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 52,918 | 92.1% |
| Hispanic | 4,556 | 7.9% |
| White | 45,922 | 79.9% |
| Black | 4,123 | 7.2% |
| Asian | 1,814 | 3.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 598 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 92 | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 378 | 0.7% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 71,946
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $62,955
- Poverty Rate
- 17.0%
- Population Below Poverty
- 12,237
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 55,289 | 76.8% |
| Black | 4,714 | 6.6% |
| Asian | 2,995 | 4.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 33,085
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 9,318 | 28.2% |
| Republican | 13,743 | 41.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 9,403 | 28.4% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 16,060 | 48.5% |
| Female | 17,010 | 51.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,307 | 79.5% |
| Hispanic | 1,817 | 5.5% |
| Black | 516 | 1.6% |
| Asian | 658 | 2.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 18,097
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 54.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 15,081 | 57.3% |
| Hispanic | 562 | 30.9% |
| Black | 163 | 31.6% |
| Asian | 306 | 46.5% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 8,612 | 53.6% |
| Female | 9,481 | 55.7% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 5,624 (15.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 18,052 (47.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 30,755
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $245,801
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,017
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 65.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 11.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 36.8%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.