Riley County, Kansas Educational Indicators (2024)

HS Grad or Higher

97.0%

Bachelor's Degree+

48.9%

Graduate Degree

22.2%

Population 25+

36,911

Riley County, Kansas Educational Level Distribution

Education Treemap for  in 2024
Figure 1: Relative distribution of education levels for residents aged 25 and older in .

Riley County, Kansas Detailed Attainment Breakdown

Level of EducationPercentageCount
Less than High School
3.0%1,117
High School Graduate
17.1%6,321
Some College / Associate's
30.9%11,421
Bachelor's Degree
26.7%9,862
Graduate Degree
22.2%8,190

Riley County, Kansas Higher Education Trends (2010–2024)

Trend chart showing bachelor degree growth in
Figure 2: Historical percentage of residents with a Bachelor's degree or higher in .


Education Statistics FAQs for Riley County, Kansas

Approximately 48.9% of adults in Riley County, Kansas hold a Bachelor's degree or higher.

Since 2010, the percentage of residents with a college degree in Riley County, Kansas has increased by 6.6 percentage points, indicating a growing workforce.
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