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Riley

Kansas · 939 residents · 0.508 sq mi
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Riley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $57,109. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $90,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
939
+6%since 2000
from 886 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
34.0
+3%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7439321K1K1K1990201020202024Riley
2024943
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2010
Under 58.3%(78)
US avg: 6.5%
5 to 98.9%(84)
US avg: 6.6%
10 to 147.6%(71)
US avg: 6.7%
15 to 197.1%(67)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 243.6%(34)
US avg: 7%
25 to 3415.4%(145)
US avg: 13.3%
35 to 4414.6%(137)
US avg: 13.3%
45 to 5414.1%(132)
US avg: 14.6%
55 to 6410.8%(101)
US avg: 11.8%
65 to 746.1%(57)
US avg: 7%
75 to 843%(28)
US avg: 4.2%
85 and over0.5%(5)
US avg: 1.8%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,109
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,794 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,599
+49%since 2000
from $15,164 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.295
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$90,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.4%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
−15%since 2009
from 1.9 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Riley on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(834)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(15)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
2010
White, non-Hispanic95%(892)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(22)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(22)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican4.9%(64)
Ancestry
German37.6%(490)
English9.5%(124)
Irish8.7%(113)
American8.4%(109)
Scottish6.1%(79)
Swedish5.8%(76)
French4.2%(55)
Italian3.3%(43)
Polish3%(39)
Scotch-Irish2.7%(35)
Dutch2.3%(30)
Czech1.9%(25)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Danish1.1%(14)
Norwegian1.1%(14)
Welsh0.8%(11)
Swiss0.5%(6)
Lithuanian0.4%(5)
British0.3%(4)
Romanian0.2%(3)
Portuguese0.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 90.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+76%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.4%
−39.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.9%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married20.4%(65)
Married71.8%(229)
Widowed0.6%(2)
Divorced7.2%(23)
Women 15+
Never married16.6%(62)
Married63.9%(239)
Widowed4.5%(17)
Divorced15%(56)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riley, Kansas?

Riley, Kansas has about 939 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Riley, Kansas?

The typical household in Riley, Kansas earns about $57,109 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 $90,000, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Riley, Kansas?

About 13.4% 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 3.7% 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 133 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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

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