Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS

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2024 Population

133,965

US Senator

Jerry Moran

Republican Party

US Senator

Roger Marshall

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

27.3

0.738% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

16.5%

8.67% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$65,469

2.14% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$223,700

5.22% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

69,626

1.3% 1-year decline

About

8.96% of the households in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

96.6% of the residents in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS are Kansas State University (5,872 degrees awarded in 2023), Manhattan Area Technical College (335 degrees), and Bellus Academy (150 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS was $223,700, and the homeownership rate was 52%.

Most people in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS was 2 cars per household.

Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS borders North Central Kansas--Salina City PUMA, KS, Shawnee (Outside Topeka City) & Northeast Kansas PUMA, KS, and Flint Hills Region--Emporia City PUMA, KS.

United States Kansas

Population & Diversity

Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS is home to a population of 134k people, from which 96.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.02% of Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS residents were born outside of the country (8.07k people).

In 2024, there were 9.41 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (95.5k people) in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS than any other race or ethnicity. There were 10.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 6.65k Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS are Spanish (6,077 households), Korean (635 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (405 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

63,630

Women

47.6%

70,095

Men

52.4%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 133,725 inhabitants, with 52.4% men, and 47.6% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS.

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Citizenship

96.6%

2024 Citizenship

96.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.6% of Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS was 96.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS

White (Non-Hispanic)
95.5k ± 466
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
10.1k ± 521
Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
6.65k ± 707

11.1%

Hispanic Population

14.8k people

11.1% of the people in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS are hispanic (14.8k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
1,457 ± 932 people
China
604 ± 602 people
Philippines
493 ± 544 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS was Mexico, the natal country of 1,457 Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS residents, followed by China with 604 and Philippines with 493.

Foreign-Born Population

6.02%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

8.07k people

6.02%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

8.03k people

As of 2024, 6.02% of Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS residents (8.07k people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS was 6.02%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
6,077 households (4.88%)
Korean
635 households (0.51%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
405 households (0.325%)

8.96% of the households in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS was Spanish. 4.88% of the households in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
5,632 ± 596
Vietnam
1,913 ± 318
Gulf War (1990s)
1,424 ± 239

Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.94 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS.

Economy

The economy of Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS employs 69.6k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS were Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (8,154 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,239 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,087 people), and the highest paying industries were Water, steam, air-conditioning, & irrigation systems ($133,890), Offices of physicians ($99,320), and Computer Systems Design ($98,080).

Males in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS have an average income that is 1.25 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,949. The income inequality in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS (measured using the Gini index) is 0.442, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,161

Women

41.9%

40,465

Men

58.1%

The workforce of Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS in 2023 was 69,626 people, with 41.9% woman, and 58.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

69.6k

2023 Value

−1.3%

1 Year decline

± −1.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS declined at a rate of −1.3%, from 70.5k employees to 69.6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS, are Military enlisted tactical operations & air/weapons specialists & crew members (2,740 people), Military, rank not specified (2,221 people), and Postsecondary teachers (2,026 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Kansas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

69.6k

2023 Value

−1.3%

1 Year decline

± −1.3%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS declined at a rate of −1.3%, from 70.5k employees to 69.6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS, are Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (8,154 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,239 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,087 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS, though some of these residents may live in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,038

Median earning men ± $2,038

$31,745

Median earning women ± $2,202

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($65,833), Information ($65,124), and Wholesale Trade ($62,500).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($52,767), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($40,744), and Construction ($39,438).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

Y-Axis

3.11%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 1.44M people employed in Kansas. This represents a 3.11% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 10.9%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Kansas.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing the state of Kansas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Kansas is currently represented by 4 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS. Showing the available data for Kansas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (57.2%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (41%)
Democratic Party
Robert Kennedy (1.23%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Kansas went to Donald J. Trump with 57.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (41%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.23%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Kansas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Kansas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

Jerry Moran

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Roger Marshall

Senator from Kansas

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Jerry Moran and Roger Marshall are the senators currently representing Kansas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Kansas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2023, universities in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS awarded 6,402 degrees. The student population of Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 9,938 male students and 11,143 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS are White (5,009 and 81.9%), Hispanic or Latino (477 and 7.8%), Two or More Races (237 and 3.88%), and Black or African American (178 and 2.91%).

The largest universities in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS by number of degrees awarded are Kansas State University (5,872 and 91.7%), Manhattan Area Technical College (335 and 5.23%), and Bellus Academy (150 and 2.34%).

The most popular majors in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS are Elementary Education & Teaching (261 and 4.08%), General Animal Sciences (234 and 3.66%), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (226 and 3.53%).

The median tuition costs in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS are $17,524 for private four year colleges, and $9,964 and $26,838 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 30.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 21,081 (47.1% men and 52.9% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 21,081 students enrolled in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS, 47.1% men and 52.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 16,017 records, of which 53.4% were women and 46.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
150 degrees awarded
General Animal Sciences
211 degrees awarded
General Marketing & Marketing Management
159 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS was Elementary Education & Teaching with 150 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Kansas State University
5,872 degrees awarded
Manhattan Area Technical College
335 degrees awarded
Bellus Academy
150 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Kansas State University with 5,872 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 2,848 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS, which is 0.801 times less than the 3,554 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 5,009 degrees mean that there were 10.5 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 477 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($17,524) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($3,300) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 0.247% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.435% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS in 2023 were Some college (33.4k), High School or Equivalent (24.9k), and Bachelors Degree (19.8k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS was $223,700 in 2024, which is 0.672 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $212,600 to $223,700, a 5.22% increase. The homeownership rate in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS is 52%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS have an average commute time of 17.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$223,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$7,411

$26,637

Median Property Taxes

±$1,187

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52%

Homeownership

2024

64.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 52% of the housing units in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$65,469

Median Household Income

± $2,991

51.2k

Number of Households

± 1,721

In 2024, the median household income of the 51.2k households in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS grew to $65,469 from the previous year's value of $64,096.

The following chart displays the households in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, 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.

Wage Distribution

0.442

2023 Wage GINI in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS

0.453

2022 Wage GINI in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS

In 2023, the income inequality in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS was 0.442 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.4% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (70%)
Walked (9.85%)
Worked At Home (9.28%)

In 2024, 70% of workers in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (9.85%) and those who worked at home (9.28%).

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.

Commute Time

17.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS have a shorter commute time (17.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.83% of the workforce in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS (20.2k out of 122k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93.3% of the population of Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS has health coverage, with 46.9% on employee plans, 8.57% on Medicaid, 6.73% on Medicare, 19.4% on non-group plans, and 11.8% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Kansas see 1,285 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,285 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1583 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 395 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Kansas.

1,285 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Kansas

Primary care physicians in Kansas see an average of 1,285 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,285 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.5% under 18 years, 32.5% between 18 and 34 years, 28.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 11.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.67%

Uninsured

46.9%

Employer Coverage

8.57%

Medicaid

6.73%

Medicare

19.4%

Non-Group

11.8%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS declined by 0.862% from 6.72% to 6.67%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Riley, Geary & Pottawatomie Counties--Manhattan City PUMA, KS changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.