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Fort Riley

Kansas · 8,606 residents · 6.411 sq mi
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Fort Riley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,362. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 23.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,606
Unchangedsince 2023
from 8,595 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,342 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1,341 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
23.1
+4%since 2023
from 22.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K201020202024Fort Riley
20249K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,362
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $52,823 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,521
+6%since 2023
from $26,992 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.369
+2%since 2023
from 0.360 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration17%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,234
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,283 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.2% in 2023
98.2% rent
Vacancy rate
3.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(4,292)
Black23.1%(1,982)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(1,523)
Asian5.5%(474)
Other3.8%(324)
Diversity Score82.7%(7,108)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(4,292)
Black19.5%(1,679)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(2,013)
Asian4.6%(393)
Other2.7%(229)
Diversity Score82%(7,054)
Diversity Score
82
−1%since 2023
from 83 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 99.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
7.6 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 7.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
38.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 35.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
52.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 53.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
88.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 87.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 33.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 67.6% in 2023
Female
34.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
Foreign born
5.5%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 90.6% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 92.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Riley, Kansas?

Fort Riley, Kansas has about 8,606 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fort Riley, Kansas?

The typical household in Fort Riley, Kansas earns about $54,362 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Riley, Kansas expensive?

In Fort Riley, Kansas, the typical rent is about $1,234 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Riley, Kansas?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fort Riley, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fort Riley, Kansas?

About 10.7% of people in Fort Riley, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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