Riley County, Kansas Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

71,946

Diversity Score

43.9

Diversity Tier

Moderate

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
73.6%%

Riley County, Kansas Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Riley County, Kansas Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)52,98373.6%
Hispanic or Latino7,20510.0%
Black / African American4,5696.4%
Two or More Races3,5334.9%
Asian2,9514.1%
Other Race4630.6%
Native American1510.2%
Pacific Islander910.1%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Riley County, Kansas

The largest racial or ethnic group in Riley County, Kansas is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 73.6% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Riley County, Kansas has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 43.9/100, which is considered a Moderate level of diversity.
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