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Riley, Kansas

Riley, Kansas, in Riley county, is 64 miles W of Topeka, Kansas (center to center) and 114 miles N of Wichita, Kansas. The city contains a population of approximately 886.

The People and Families of Riley

In Riley, about 66% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Riley had a median family income of $37,955.

Riley Housing

Riley has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 77% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Riley, 93% of commuters drive to work. Start your engines: the good people of the city do a lot of driving.

Comparative Profile of Riley, KS

Comparing Riley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Kansas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population77
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Racial Diversity66
Well-Paid Single Men53
Female Share of the Population44
Senior Citizens32
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married88
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults64
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better54
Median Family Income43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home77
Short Commute Times63
Walking and Biking to Work33
Public Transportation Use23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Affordability of Rents64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals55
People Living Alone43
Housing Recently Built46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
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