Riley, Kansas
Riley: City in Riley County, Kansas, United States
About
Riley is a city located in the county of Riley in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its population at the 2010 census was 939 and a population density of 747 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 955 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Riley
| Population : | 955 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Kansas (United States) |
| County : | Riley County |
| Postal code : | 66531 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 785 |
| Area : | 1.26 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,289 feet / 393 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 05:02:04 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 760 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 1.68% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Riley is located at 39°17'56"N 96°49'51"W (39.2988900, -96.8308400).
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Demographics
The population of Riley increased by 1.68% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 939 | - | census |
| 2011 | 979 | 4.09% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,005 | 2.59% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 995 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 990 | -0.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,008 | 1.79% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 986 | -2.23% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 956 | -3.14% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 957 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 952 | -0.53% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 955 | 0.31% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 17,304 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 18,807 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -8.0% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 17,864 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 18,787 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.5% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.2% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 19.7% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.2% |
| White only, percent : | 47.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 50.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.4% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 44.0% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 935 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 3.4% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 8,407 |
Riley zip code is 66531.
County name: Riley, County
fips: 20161
Riley, Riley Center, Riley Centre
Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 8,407 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 58.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $100,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $990 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $403 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $651 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 18 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,181 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.42 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 91.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 4.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 76.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 60.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 82.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.0% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 15.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 12.0% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 50.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 14,532 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 37,719 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 597,821 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 207,609 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,382 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $37,905 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,839 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 20.7% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 294 |
| 2019 total employment : | 4,584 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 189,112 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | -5.2% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 1,238 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,090 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 525 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 478 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 464 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 573 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 60 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 957 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 35.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 533.11 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 60.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $219,000 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,257 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $344 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $701 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 1,959 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 3.48 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.8% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 12.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.1% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 92.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 30.2% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 5.1% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 52.9% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 5,262 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 71,747 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,674 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 17.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $43,476 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $15,989 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 22.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 376 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 202 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 92 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 26 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 333 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | F |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 299 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,643.7 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.73 |
Schools in Riley
College & universities near Riley, KS
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155487 | Manhattan Area Technical College | Manhattan (KS) | 66503-2499 |
| 478953 | Bellus Academy | Manhattan (KS) | 66502-2838 |
| 155399 | Kansas State University | Manhattan (KS) | 66506 |
| 155496 | Manhattan Christian College | Manhattan (KS) | 66502-4801 |
Stations (1)
Amtrak & bus stations near Riley, KS
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOP | Topeka | 500 SE Holliday Place | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (4)
- Riley , Michigan township in Clinton County, Michigan with a population of 3,272 people.
- Riley , Illinois human settlement in Illinois, United States of America with a population of 2,823 people.
- Riley , Indiana human settlement in Vigo County, Indiana, United States of America with a population of 217 people.
Other cities in Riley County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Riley County , KS.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Manhattan | 2,314 | Borough of New York City, New York, United States |
| Ogden | 1,956 | City in Riley County, Kansas, United States of America |
| Bala | 700 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Leonardville | 432 | City in the U. |
| Zeandale | 320 | Township in Riley County, Kansas |
| Randolph | 156 | City in Kansas, United States |
