Fort Riley (CDP), Kansas facts for kids
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Fort Riley, Kansas
Fort Riley North
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Location within Riley County and Kansas
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| Country | United States |
| State | Kansas |
| Counties | Riley, Geary |
| Area | |
| • Total | 5.05 sq mi (13.07 km2) |
| • Land | 5.03 sq mi (13.04 km2) |
| • Water | 0.008 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,309 ft (399 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 9,230 |
| • Density | 1,829.0/sq mi (706.2/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 785 |
| FIPS code | 20-23975 |
| GNIS ID | 2393004 |
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. Fort Riley is part of the Manhattan, Kansas Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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History
Historically, the area is more commonly known as "Custer Hill".
Geography
The Fort Riley CDP is located primarily in southern Riley County at 39°5′18″N 96°48′51″W / 39.08833°N 96.81417°W (39.088222, -96.814092). A small portion of the CDP crosses the county line south into Geary County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 5.1 square miles (13.1 km2), of which 0.01 square miles (0.02 km2), or 0.17%, is water. It is 6 miles (10 km) north of Junction City and 16 miles (26 km) southwest of Manhattan, Kansas.
Demographics
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 8,114 | — | |
| 2010 | 7,761 | −4.4% | |
| 2020 | 9,230 | 18.9% | |
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Education
The community is served by Geary County USD 475 public school district.
See also
In Spanish: Fort Riley North para niños
