Riley County, Kansas

Total Population: 71,710

County Seat: Manhattan

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Median Home Value

$231,200

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$59,560

Across all households

Median Age

25.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

48.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)74.1%
Hispanic or Latino9.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)6.1%
Two or More Races4.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)3.9%
Other Race0.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%

Under 18 Years

16.2%

65 Years and Over

9.8%

Male

53.2%

Female

46.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

95.4%

No Health Insurance

6.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

96.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

48.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

30.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$59,560

Mean Household Income

$82,458

Per Capita Income

$34,583

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.0%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

7.6%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$231,200

Median Rent

$1,065/mo

Total Housing Units

30,674

Owner-Occupied

44.9%

Renter-Occupied

55.1%

Vacancy Rate

11.5%

Married Couple Households

41.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

25.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.5%

Average Household Size

2.25

Broadband Internet Access

90.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 20161.