Economy & Jobs — Riley County, Kansas

Employment

Total Establishments1,597
Total Employees20,204
Avg Annual Employment30,349
Avg Annual Pay$52,341
Total Annual Wages$1,588,492,410
Annual Payroll (thousands)$803,817
Unemployment Rate4.3%

Income

Median Household Income$56,327
Poverty Rate22.7%
IRS Returns26,170
Total AGI (thousands)$1,963,569
Average AGI per Return$75,031

Federal Spending

Total FY2024$500,820,975
Per Capita$6,960
Population Basis71,959

Agriculture

Total Farms17
Land in Farms (acres)38,177
Avg Farm Size (acres)2,246
Year2,022

Dining & Food Establishments

Full-service Restaurants42
Fast Food45
Bars14
Coffee & Snacks25