Riley County, KS

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Population

75,696

0.893% growth

Poverty Rate

22%


Median Age

24.9


Median Household Income

$48,428

3.9% growth

Number of Employees

35,629

1.43% growth

Median Property Value

$189,200

2.55% growth

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In 2017, Riley County, KS had a population of 75.7k people with a median age of 24.9 and a median household income of $48,428. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Riley County, KS grew from 75,026 to 75,696, a 0.893% increase and its median household income grew from $46,609 to $48,428, a 3.9% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Riley County, KS are White (Non-Hispanic) (76.9%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (6.25%), White (Hispanic) (5.43%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (4.89%), and Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.13%). N/A% of the people in Riley County, KS speak a non-English language, and 94.2% are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Riley County, KS are Kansas State University (5,790 degrees awarded in 2017), Manhattan Area Technical College (431 degrees), and Bellus Academy (137 degrees).

The median property value in Riley County, KS is $189,200, and the homeownership rate is 42.3%. Most people in Riley County, KS commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 14.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Riley County, KS is 2 cars per household.

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COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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Impact on Employment

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Community Mobility

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Economy

The economy of Riley County, KS employs 35.6k people. The largest industries in Riley County, KS are Educational Services (9,265 people), Retail Trade (4,125 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,820 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($48,833), Public Administration ($42,100), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,313).

Median household income in Riley County, KS is $48,428. Males in Riley County, KS have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,397. The income inequality in Riley County, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.46, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$48,428

2017 value

± $2,099

3.9%

1 Year Growth

± 5.14%

Households in Riley County, KS have a median annual income of $48,428, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $46,609 in 2016, which represents a 3.9% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Riley County, KS compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$60,808

Average Male Salary

± $1,876

$43,397

Average Female Salary

± $1,361

In 2017, full-time male employees in Kansas made 1.4 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Kansas by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $49,738 ± $7,478

  2. White

    $46,915 ± $1,173

  3. American Indian

    $42,999 ± $12,605

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Kansas workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.06 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Kansas by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Riley County, KS is from Kansas.

0.46

2017 Wage GINI

0.462

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Kansas was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.417% decline from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even.

The 2017 the GINI for Kansas was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Kansas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Kansas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 6

  2. Census Tract 13.02

  3. Census Tract 13.01

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Riley County, KS was Census Tract 6 with a value of $77,381, followed by Census Tract 13.02 and Census Tract 13.01, with respective values of $71,412 and $67,242.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Riley County, KS colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

22% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Riley County, KS (14.5k out of 66k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    11,538 ± 854

  2. Hispanic

    1,164 ± 351

  3. Asian

    1,132 ± 185

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Riley County, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Asian.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

35.6k

2017 Value

± 1,447

1.43%

1 Year growth

± 5.62%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Riley County, KS grew at a rate of 1.43%, from 35.1k employees to 35.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Riley County, KS, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (4,886 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,549 people), and Management Occupations (3,643 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Riley County, KS.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Riley County, KS, by number of employees, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (4,886 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (4,549 people), and Management Occupations (3,643 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Riley County, KS has an unusually high number of residents working as Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations (2.39 times higher than expected), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2.27 times), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1.53 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Riley County, KS, by median earnings, are Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations ($80,525), Healthcare Practitioners & Technical Occupations ($53,415), and Legal Occupations ($49,667).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

35.6k

2017 Value

± 1,447

1.43%

1 Year growth

± 5.62%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Riley County, KS grew at a rate of 1.43%, from 35.1k employees to 35.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Riley County, KS, are Educational Services (9,265 people), Retail Trade (4,125 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,820 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Riley County, KS, though some of these residents may live in Riley County, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Riley County, KS, by number of employees, are Educational Services (9,265 people), Retail Trade (4,125 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (3,820 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Riley County, KS has an unusually high number of Educational Services (2.81 times higher than expected), Accommodation & Food Services (1.41 times), and Public Administration (1.1 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Riley County, KS, by median earnings, are Utilities ($48,833), Public Administration ($42,100), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,313).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Mixed freight

    $30B

  2. Cereal grains

    $25B

  3. Coal-n.e.c.

    $23.3B

In 2015, the top outbound Kansas product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $30B, followed by Cereal grains ($25B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($23.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Kansas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$265B

2020 Value

$357B

Projected 2045 Value

35% growth

In 2020, total outbound Kansas trade was $265B. This is expected to increase 35% to $357B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Kansas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Kansas to other states, or from other states to Kansas.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Missouri

    $27.7B

  2. Texas

    $19.5B

  3. Nebraska

    $18.5B

In 2015, the top outbound Kansas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Missouri with $27.7B, followed by Texas with $19.5B and Nebraska and $18.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Kansas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

94% of the population of Riley County, KS has health coverage, with 49.8% on employee plans, 5.86% on Medicaid, 5.91% on Medicare, 20.6% on non-group plans, and 11.8% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Riley County, KS was $7,651 in 2014. This is a 2.99% increase from the previous year ($7,429).

Primary care physicians in Riley County, KS see 1601 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.08% decrease from the previous year (1635 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1630 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 509 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Allen County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Morris County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.9%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,601 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Riley County, KS see an average of 1,601 patients per year. This represents a 2.08% decrease from the previous year (1,635 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Riley County, KS in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

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Health Care Spending

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$7,651

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,855

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$6,736

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$10,126

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Kansas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 2.99%, from $7,429 to $7,651.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

5.98%

Uninsured

49.8%

Employer Coverage

5.86%

Medicaid

5.91%

Medicare

20.6%

Non-Group

11.8%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Riley County, KS declined by 5.33% from 6.32% to 5.98%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Riley County, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Allen County

    14.5% prevalence

  2. Hodgeman County

    14.2% prevalence

  3. Stafford County

    14% prevalence

Allen County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Kansas, at 14.5%.

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Diversity

Riley County, KS is home to a population of 75.7k people, from which 94.2% are citizens. As of 2017, 8.25% of Riley County, KS residents were born outside of the country (6.25k people).

In 2017, there were 12.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (58.2k people) in Riley County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.73k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.11k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

25

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

30

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 1.3

In 2017, the median age of all people in Riley County, KS was 24.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 25, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 30. But people in Riley County, KS are getting staying the same age. In 2016, the average age of all Riley County, KS residents was 25.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

8.25%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

6.25k people

8.4%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

6.3k people

As of 2017, 8.25% of Riley County, KS residents (6.25k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Riley County, KS was 8.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    85,360 ± 7,067 people

  2. India

    11,676 ± 2,648 people

  3. Vietnam

    10,096 ± 2,463 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Kansas was Mexico, the natal country of 85,360 Kansas residents, followed by India with 11,676 and Vietnam with 10,096.

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Citizenship

94.2%

2017 Citizenship

94.3%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 94.2% of Riley County, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Riley County, KS was 94.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Riley County, KS

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    58.2k ± 107

  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)

    4.73k ± 292

  3. White (Hispanic)

    4.11k ± 411

In 2017, there were 12.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (58.2k people) in Riley County, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.73k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.11k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Riley County, KS as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Gulf War (2001-)

    2,895 ± 438

  2. Vietnam

    934 ± 157

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    667 ± 177

Riley County, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.1 times greater than any other conflict.

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Education

In 2017, universities in Riley County, KS awarded 6,426 degrees. The student population of Riley County, KS is skewed towards men, with 12,276 male students and 11,914 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Riley County, KS are White (5,012 and 83.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (335 and 5.6%), Black or African American (226 and 3.78%), and Two or More Races (174 and 2.91%).

The largest universities in Riley County, KS by number of degrees awarded are Kansas State University (5,790 and 90.1%), Manhattan Area Technical College (431 and 6.71%), and Bellus Academy (137 and 2.13%).

The most popular majors in Riley County, KS are General Human Development & Family Studies (229 and 3.56%), General Animal Sciences (228 and 3.55%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (220 and 3.42%).

The median tuition costs in Riley County, KS are $14,928 for private four year colleges, and $9,273 and $24,630 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

  1. Elementary Education & Teaching

    175 degrees awarded

  2. General Animal Sciences

    206 degrees awarded

  3. General Human Development & Family Studies

    190 degrees awarded

In 2015, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Riley County, KS was Elementary Education & Teaching with 175 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Riley County, KS according to their major.

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Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

  1. Kansas State University

    5,790 degrees awarded

  2. Manhattan Area Technical College

    431 degrees awarded

  3. Bellus Academy

    137 degrees awarded

$9,273

Median In-State Public

$14,928

Median Private

In 2017, the Riley County, KS institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kansas State University with 5,790 degrees awarded.

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Student Gender for Common Institutions

3,038

Degrees Awarded to Men

3,388

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2017, 3,038 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Riley County, KS, which is 0.897 times less than the 3,388 female students who received degrees in the same year.

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Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

  1. White

    5,012 degrees awarded

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    335 degrees awarded

  3. Black or African American

    226 degrees awarded

In 2017 the majority of degrees awarded at institutions in Riley County, KS were to White students. These 5,012 degrees mean that there were 15 times more White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 335 degrees awarded.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Riley County, KS was $189,200 in 2017, which is 0.824 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $184,500 to $189,200, a 2.55% increase. The homeownership rate in Riley County, KS is 42.3%, which is lower than the national average of 63.9%. People in Riley County, KS have an average commute time of 14.1 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Riley County, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$189,200

2017 Median

± $5,032

$184,500

2016 Median

± $5,159

In 2017, the median property value in Riley County, KS grew to to $189,200 from the previous year's value of $184,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Riley County, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Riley County, KS the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

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Household Income

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$48,428

Median Household Income

± $2,099

26.7k

Number of Households

± 1,126

In 2017, the median household income of the 26.7k households in Riley County, KS grew to $48,428 from the previous year's value of $46,609.

The following chart displays the households in Riley County, KS distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Riley County, KS distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Riley County, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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Rent vs Own

42.3%

2017 Homeownership

41.8%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 42.3% of the housing units in Riley County, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 41.8%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is lower than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Riley County, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

14.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Riley County, KS have a shorter commute time (14.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 0.65% of the workforce in Riley County, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    73.7%

  2. Carpooled

    8.71%

  3. Walked

    8.69%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Riley County, KS was Drove Alone (73.7%), followed by those who Carpooled (8.71%) and those who Walked (8.69%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Riley County, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Riley County, KS have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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