Riley County, Kansas
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Riley County is a county located in the U.S. state of Kansas. Its county seat and largest city is Manhattan.[3] As of the 2020 census, the population was 71,959.[1] The county was named after Bennet Riley, the 7th governor of California, and a Mexican–American War hero. Riley County is home to Fort Riley and Kansas State University.
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Riley County | |
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Coordinates: 39°06′47″N 96°37′41″W | |
Country | United States |
State | Kansas |
Founded | August 25, 1855 |
Named for | Bennet C. Riley |
Seat | Manhattan |
Largest city | Manhattan |
Area | |
• Total | 622 sq mi (1,610 km2) |
• Land | 610 sq mi (1,600 km2) |
• Water | 12 sq mi (30 km2) 2.0% |
Population | |
• Total | 71,959 |
• Estimate (2021)[2] | 72,208 |
• Density | 118.0/sq mi (45.6/km2) |
Time zone | UTC−6 (Central) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−5 (CDT) |
Congressional district | 1st |
Website | rileycountyks.gov |
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