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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Riley

Kansas · 886 residents · 0.508 sq mi
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The short version

Riley has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,794. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $59,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
886
+10%since 1990
from 806 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,744 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,587 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
33.1
+5%since 1990
from 31.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7439321K1K1K1990201020202024Riley
2024943
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,794
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,184 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,164
+55%since 1990
from $9,784 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
10.7%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
24.3% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+1%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(753)
Black0.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score19.6%(158)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(834)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(15)
Asian0.3%(3)
Diversity Score6.8%(61)
Diversity Score
7
−65%since 1990
from 20 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
90.7%
+3.0 ptssince 1990
from 87.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.7 min
−43%since 1990
from 24.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riley, Kansas?

Riley, Kansas has about 886 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Riley, Kansas?

The typical household in Riley, Kansas earns about $32,794 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riley, Kansas expensive?

In Riley, Kansas, the median home is worth about $59,300, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in Riley, Kansas?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Riley, Kansas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riley, Kansas?

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

Has Riley, Kansas grown since 1990?

Yes, Riley, Kansas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 80 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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