Riley County, KS Public Records

District Court
100 Courthouse Ave
Manhattan, KS 66502 http://www.rileycountyks.gov/190/Dist
Hours: 7:30AM-5:30PM CST
P: 785-537-6364
F: 785-537-6382
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Small Claims, Juvenile, Eviction, Family, Probate
Restricted Records: No mental health, sealed or expunged records released
This court also handles divorce and domestic relations cases.
Manhattan Municipal Court
610 Colorado St
Manhattan, KS 66502 https://cityofmhk.com/233/LegalMunici
Hours: 8AM-12: 1PM-5PM CST
P: 785-587-2450
F: 785-587-2459
Jurisdiction: Ordinances, Traffic, Misdemeanor
Ogden Municipal Court
PO Box C
Ogden, KS 66517 http://www.ogden-ks.gov/municipal-cou
Hours: 9AM-4:30PM CST
P: 785-539-0311
F: 785-539-3115
Couriers: 222 Riley Ave
Ogden, KS 66517
Jurisdiction: Ordinances, Traffic

Riley County, KS Vital Records

Contact the Riley County Office of the County Register of Deeds if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Riley County
County Register of Deeds
110 Courthouse Plaza
County Office Bldg, 2nd Fl, Rm B202
Manhattan, KS 66502 http://www.rileycountyks.gov/418/Regi
8AM-5PM CST
Phone: 785-537-6340
Fax: 785-537-6343
Recorded Documents

Riley County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Riley County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 609.55 sq mi
Population (2009): 71,341
  • Females: 47.7%
  • White: 86.6%
  • Black/African American: 7.3%
  • Asian: 3.2%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.2%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 5.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 82.2%
Population Change (2000-2009): 8,387
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 6.1%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 9.7%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 19.8%
High School Graduates (2000): 93.8%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 40.5%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.42
Housing Units (2000): 23,397
Homeownership Rate (2000): 47.2%
Migration Flow to Riley County, KS from (2007-2008):

Riley County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $1,233,104
  • Construction: $72,147
  • Retail Trade: $81,227
  • Professional and Technical Services: $48,993
  • Healthcare: $133,766
  • Banking: $50,658
  • Retail Trade: $81,227
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $42,838
  • Manufacturing: $35,072
  • Farms: $2,412
  • Government: $553,442
Employed (2000): 30,067
Unemployed (2000): 2,270
Unemployment Rate (2009): 4.3%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $34,628
Local Government Employment (2007): 0
Local Government Revenue (2007): $104,898 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $113,290 (thou. dol.)

Riley County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 1,061
  • Per 1,000 population: 15.3
Deaths (2007): 288
  • Per 1,000 population: 4.1
Infant Deaths (2007): 6
  • Per 1,000 population: 5.7

Riley County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 228
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 3
  • Forcible rape: 42
  • Robbery: 31
  • Aggravated Assault: 152
Property Crimes (2008): 1,921
  • Burglary: 370
  • Larceny-Theft: 1,479
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 72

Riley County Genealogy Records