County record · fips 20161 · Kansas
RileyKS
Democratic ×2 since 2020all 40 elections, 1868–2024
The Long Record
40 elections against the Kansas and national vote
2024 result
D+1.8
won by Democrats
Record since first cycle
3–37
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
24/40
60% of its elections
Closest election
2024
D+1.8
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The Biggest Swings
Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
| Election | Swing | Toward |
|---|---|---|
| 1896 | +86.6 pts | Democrats |
| 1912 | +74.4 pts | Democrats |
| 1892 | -58.8 pts | Republicans |
| 1916 | -58.2 pts | Republicans |
| 1932 | +44.2 pts | Democrats |
Who Lives Here
Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
71,946
College (BA+)
49%
Median income
$61,098
2024 dollars
Non-white
26%
Rural
10%
Age 65+
10%
Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.
Neighbouring counties
Clay, KS · Geary, KS · Marshall, KS · Pottawatomie, KS · Wabaunsee, KS · Washington, KS