Riley County Demographics
A map of Riley County's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 51,807 | 72.0% |
Hispanic | 7,470 | 10.4% |
Black | 4,759 | 6.6% |
Multiracial | 3,656 | 5.1% |
Asian | 3,325 | 4.6% |
Native American/Other | 942 | 1.3% |
Riley County, Kansas had a population of 71,959 in 2020. It was 72.0% White, 6.6% Black, 4.6% Asian, 10.4% Hispanic, 1.3% Native American/Other, and 5.1% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Riley County, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Riley County is the 7th most populous county of the 105 counties in Kansas.
Riley County's White Population
51,807 residents of Riley County identify as White, or 72.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Riley County roughly similar to the White share of the population of Kansas (72.2% White). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Riley County is ranked #89 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Riley County is more White than neighboring Geary County (54.3% White). Riley County is less White than neighboring Pottawatomie County (87% White), Clay County (92.2% White), Marshall County (93.7% White), and Dickinson County (89.4% White).
Riley County's Black Population
4,759 residents of Riley County identify as Black, or 6.6%. This makes the Black share of the population of Riley County roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Kansas (5.6% Black). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Riley County is ranked #6 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Riley County is more Black than neighboring Pottawatomie County (1.1% Black), Clay County (0.6% Black), Marshall County (0.4% Black), and Dickinson County (0.6% Black). Riley County is less Black than neighboring Geary County (16.5% Black).
Riley County's Asian Population
3,325 residents of Riley County identify as Asian, or 4.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Riley County roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Kansas (2.9% Asian). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Riley County is ranked #2 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Riley County is more Asian than neighboring Geary County (3.2% Asian), Pottawatomie County (0.8% Asian), Clay County (0.6% Asian), Marshall County (0.4% Asian), and Dickinson County (0.4% Asian).
Riley County's Hispanic Population
7,470 residents of Riley County identify as Hispanic, or 10.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Riley County roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Kansas (13% Hispanic). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Riley County is ranked #30 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Riley County is more Hispanic than neighboring Pottawatomie County (5.6% Hispanic), Clay County (2.7% Hispanic), Marshall County (2.3% Hispanic), and Dickinson County (4.9% Hispanic). Riley County is less Hispanic than neighboring Geary County (15.7% Hispanic).
Riley County's Native American/Other Population
942 residents of Riley County identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Riley County roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Kansas (1.2% Native American/Other). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Riley County is ranked #18 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Riley County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Pottawatomie County (0.8% Native American/Other), Clay County (0.5% Native American/Other), Marshall County (0.4% Native American/Other), and Dickinson County (0.9% Native American/Other). Riley County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Geary County (2.3% Native American/Other).
Riley County's Multiracial Population
3,656 residents of Riley County identify as Multiracial, or 5.1%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Riley County roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Kansas (5.1% Multiracial). Of the 105 counties in Kansas, Riley County is ranked #24 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Riley County is more Multiracial than neighboring Pottawatomie County (4.7% Multiracial), Clay County (3.3% Multiracial), Marshall County (2.8% Multiracial), and Dickinson County (3.8% Multiracial). Riley County is less Multiracial than neighboring Geary County (7.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.