Kansas State University employees, students and visitors spend $280 million annually toward the local economy. Annual research activity funding on campus is close to $220 million. From Kansas Labor Market Information data (2016), the City of Manhattan has 20,740 households with median income level at $42,833.
Fort Riley Local Impact
Fort Riley makes a $2 billion annual economic impact to the Central Flint Hills Region. With nearly 15,000 troops, 55,000 residents are affiliated with the post (active duty, family, support staff, contract workers and retirees).
Sector | Sales Tax |
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Retail trade | 59% |
Food/accommodations | 14% |
Wholesale trade | 6% |
Utilities | 5% |
Construction/other | 7% |
Information | 5% |
Services | 2% |
Manufacturing | 2% |