Township · Kansas
Ogden Township, Kansas
Ogden Township, township, in Riley County, Kansas. Ogden Township had 2,064 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,029 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,345 (±451). GEOID 2016152300.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,064
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,029 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,345 ±451
Median household income
$83,864
±$19,495 (90% margin)
Kansas: $74,275
Median home value
$199,700
±$29,880 (90% margin)
Kansas: $217,200
Median gross rent
$997
±$267 (90% margin)
Kansas: $1,060
Where is Ogden Township and what county is it in?
Ogden Township is a township in Riley County, Kansas. It covers 12.3 square miles of land, 165 residents per square mile in 2020.
One place lies inside Ogden Township: Ogden (city, 1,661 in 2020).
Ogden Township is in the Manhattan, KS metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 3 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Ogden Township, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,064 people lived in Ogden Township on July 1, 2025, down 0.3% since 2020, while Kansas grew 1.3%. The 2020 Census counted 2,029 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,345 (±451).
| Measure | Ogden Township | Riley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,345±451 | 71,946 | no clear change |
| Households | 1,022±203 | 27,695 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.29±0.28 | 2.22 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,181±216 | 30,755 | no clear change |
Ogden Township's population since 2000
From 2,423 in 2000 to 2,064 in 2025: down 14.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ogden Township as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ogden Township?
The median resident of Ogden Township is 30.7 years old; 24.3% are under 18 and 8.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 12.1%.
| Measure | Ogden Township | Riley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.7±3.7 | 25.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.3%±7.6 pts | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 8.9%±4.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Male | 51.3%±5.4 pts | 53.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 12.1%±6.9 pts | 10.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.2%±9.4 pts | 73.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.7%±6.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.1%±3.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9%±1.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.4%±3.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.3%±2.9 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 19.0%±7.6 pts | 7.7% | – |
| With a disability | 15.2%±5.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.5%±2.5 pts | 7.0% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.1%±2.1 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 48.0%±11.4 pts | 48.9% | +29.5 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 26.7%±12.8 pts | 22.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 87.2%±6.6 pts | 77.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 3.7%±2.7 pts | 5.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Ogden Township earn?
Half of Ogden Township's 1,022 households earn less than $83,864 a year (±$19,495), against $61,098 in Riley County and $74,275 in Kansas. In 2015-2019 the median was $57,369 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $26,495 after inflation.
| Measure | Ogden Township | Riley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,864±$19,495 | $61,098 | +$26,495 |
| Mean household income | $91,660±$14,789 | $85,480 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,957±$6,740 | $36,484 | +$10,164 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.2%±3.6 pts | 19.9% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.6%±9.0 pts | 14.0% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.5%±3.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.5%±1.4 pts | 97.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.6%±7.2 pts | 91.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Ogden Township?
Owners occupy 66.3% of Ogden Township's occupied homes and renters 33.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $199,700 by its owner (±$29,880). The median renter pays $997 a month including utilities, and 38.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ogden Township | Riley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $199,700±$29,880 | $237,100 | +$36,510 |
| Median gross rent | $997±$267 | $1,046 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.4%±21.8 pts | 41.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,617±$166 | $1,761 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.3%±9.7 pts | 46.1% | +16.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.7%±9.7 pts | 53.9% | – |
| Housing units | 1,181±216 | 30,755 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.9%±2.1 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.8%±6.7 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.3%±8.8 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.8%±5.6 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±1.0 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.5%±4.4 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 12.9%±9.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.6%±7.8 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Ogden Township work and get to work?
85.9% of Ogden Township's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 20.2 minutes.
| Measure | Ogden Township | Riley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 79.5%±7.8 pts | 71.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.2%±4.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 85.9%±7.2 pts | 64.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.4%±3.1 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.4%±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±2.2 pts | 13.6% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.6%±7.2 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.2 min±3.4 | 16.3 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Ogden Township?
No census tract lies mostly in Ogden Township; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9Riley County | 5,163 | $67,039 |
| Tract 6.02Riley County | 6,983 | $100,790 |
| Tract 9800Riley County | 0 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Ogden Township) · Census block assignment files
How does Ogden Township compare with other places in Kansas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ogden Township is the 4,726th-most populous of the 16,079 U.S. towns and townships that have one and the 73rd-most populous of 1,256 in Kansas.
Ogden Township ranks 115th of 374 places in Kansas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 73rd | 1,256 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 179th | 373 |
| Residents per square mile | 214th | 376 |
| Median household income | 115th | 374 |
| Per capita income | 118th | 375 |
| Median home value | 141st | 370 |
| Median gross rent | 109th | 333 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35th | 374 |
| Median age | 344th | 376 |
| Owner-occupied share | 299th | 374 |
| Travel time to work | 200th | 375 |
Ogden Township's figures with every place in Kansas (CSV)
Every place in Kansas, sortable · Compare Ogden Township with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Ogden Township?
21 of the 57 figures for Ogden Township on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Ogden Township are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.