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Fort Riley

Kansas · 9,230 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 $43,445. Population has grown 45% since 2019. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 21.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the Kansas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 21.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
2% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,230
+45%since 2019
from 6,368 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,440 / sq mi
+45%since 2019
from 993 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
21.9
Unchangedsince 2019
from 22.0 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6K7K8K9K10K201020202024Fort Riley
20249K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,445
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $38,235 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,630
+1%since 2019
from $19,446 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2019
from 17.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 10.7% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services13.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,900
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2023
Median gross rent
$1,143
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,191 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
1.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.4% in 2019
98.2% rent
Afford Score
5.0
2020 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic55.7%(3,544)
Black14.8%(943)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(1,320)
Asian3%(189)
Other5.8%(372)
Diversity Score77.6%(4,944)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.8%(4,690)
Black17.1%(1,576)
Hispanic / Latino22.1%(2,042)
Asian4.4%(404)
Other3.9%(362)
Diversity Score81.1%(7,482)
Diversity Score
81
+4%since 2019
from 78 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 14.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 99.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.8 min
+14%since 2019
from 7.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 59.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2019
from 9.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
85.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2019
from 90.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.7%
+19.9 ptssince 2019
from 8.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.3%
−9.5 ptssince 2019
from 73.8% in 2019
Female
35.7%
+9.5 ptssince 2019
from 26.2% in 2019
Foreign born
5.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 2.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fort Riley, Kansas?

Fort Riley, Kansas has about 9,230 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fort Riley, Kansas earns about $43,445 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fort Riley, Kansas expensive?

In Fort Riley, Kansas, the median home is worth about $217,900, and the typical rent is about $1,143 a month.

How educated are people in Fort Riley, Kansas?

About 20.3% 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 10.8% of people in Fort Riley, Kansas live below the federal poverty line.

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