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CITY · 2010 ACS

Fort Riley

Kansas · 7,761 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 $33,169. Population has declined 8% since 2011. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. At a median age of 22.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 28.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,761
−8%vs 2011
vs 8,465 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,211 / sq mi
−8%vs 2011
vs 1,320 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
22.1
+2%vs 2011
vs 21.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20249K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,169
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $34,350 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,665
−25%vs 2011
vs $14,221 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
28.0%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
+9%vs 2011
vs 0.398 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,014
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,126 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
0.1%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
99.6% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
−5.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.3% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Renter cost-burdened
23.4%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(5,027)
Black14%(1,187)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(1,491)
Asian3.7%(317)
Other5.2%(443)
Diversity Score74.1%(6,269)
2010
White, non-Hispanic65.4%(5,079)
Black15.3%(1,184)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(951)
Asian2.3%(181)
Other5.2%(404)
Diversity Score66.8%(5,187)
Diversity Score
67
−10%vs 2011
vs 74 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
−7.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.2% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
−3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.3%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
+11%vs 2011
vs 11.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
51.5%
+18.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
31.4%
−16.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.0%
−2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.4% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
+1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.4%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.9%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 60.5% in 2011
Female
50.2%
+10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.5% in 2011
Foreign born
5.6%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.2%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Riley, Kansas?

Fort Riley, Kansas has about 7,761 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Riley, Kansas earns about $33,169 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 $1,014 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Riley, Kansas?

About 9.7% 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 28.0% 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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