Fort Riley
Census-designated place in Riley County, Kansas
Fort Riley is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Riley County, Kansas, with 9,230 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,214 ft (370 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Grandview Plaza, 5.2 miles S.
- 9,230residents (2020 Census)
- 1,214 ftelevation · 370 m
- 6.4 sq miland area · 16.6 km²
- 1,440 / sq mipopulation density
- 66442ZIP code
About Fort Riley
Fort Riley is a census-designated place (CDP) in Geary and Riley counties in the U.S. state of Kansas, on the grounds of Fort Riley. As of the 2020 census, the population was 9,230.
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- Median household income
- $54,362
- Median rent
- $1,234/mo
- Median age
- 23.1
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Fort Riley had 9,230 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,230 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,440 per sq mi (556 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Fort Riley at a glance
| State | Kansas (KS) |
|---|---|
| County | Riley County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 9,230 (2020) |
| Land area | 6.41 sq mi (16.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,214 ft (370 m) |
| Coordinates | 39.1063° N, 96.8125° W |
| ZIP code | 66442 |
| Official website | riley.army.mil |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2023975 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Fort Riley
- Grandview Plaza5.2 mi S
- Junction City5.9 mi S
- Ogden5.9 mi E
- Milford7.0 mi NW
- Keats9.5 mi NE
- Manhattan12.4 mi NE
- Riley13.4 mi N
- Wakefield13.4 mi NW
- Chapman14.5 mi SW
- Bala15.9 mi NW
- Leonardville18.0 mi N
- Detroit20.6 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Riley
What county is Fort Riley in?
Fort Riley is in Riley County, Kansas.
What is the population of Fort Riley, KS?
9,230 people lived in Fort Riley at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Fort Riley, KS?
The ZIP code of Fort Riley is 66442.
What is the elevation of Fort Riley?
1,214 feet (370 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Fort Riley?
Grandview Plaza (5.2 mi), Junction City (5.9 mi), Ogden (5.9 mi), Milford (7.0 mi), Keats (9.5 mi).
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