City · Minnesota
Ramsey, Minnesota
Ramsey, city, in Anoka County, Minnesota. Ramsey had 29,624 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.2% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 27,646 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 28,421 (±70). GEOID 2753026.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
29,624
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 27,646 · ACS 2020-2024: 28,421 ±70
Median household income
$116,415
±$5,428 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$359,600
±$8,572 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$1,826
±$111 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Ramsey and what county is it in?
Ramsey is a city in Anoka County, Minnesota. It covers 28.9 square miles of land, 958 residents per square mile in 2020.
Ramsey is in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 15 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 Ramsey, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 29,624 people lived in Ramsey on July 1, 2025, up 7.2% since 2020, faster than Minnesota (+2.2%). The 2020 Census counted 27,646 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 28,421 (±70).
| Measure | Ramsey | Anoka County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 28,421 ±70 | 370,349 | +1,783 |
| Households | 10,693 ±344 | 137,432 | +1,552 |
| Average household size | 2.66 ±0.09 | 2.67 | −0.25 |
| Housing units | 10,963 ±350 | 141,863 | +1,632 |
Ramsey's population since 2000
From 18,510 in 2000 to 29,624 in 2025: up 60.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Ramsey 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 Ramsey?
The median resident of Ramsey is 36.9 years old; 26.4% are under 18 and 16.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.8%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 7.4%. 6.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ramsey | Anoka County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.9 ±1.6 | 38.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.4% ±1.8 pts | 23.7% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.6% ±1.5 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Male | 49.6% ±1.6 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.6% ±0.8 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.8% ±3.0 pts | 74.5% | −7.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.4% ±2.4 pts | 8.8% | +4.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±1.4 pts | 5.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.6% ±1.8 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 6.5% ±1.9 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.4% ±2.1 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3% ±1.2 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 7.9% ±1.4 pts | 10.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.6% ±1.0 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 97.3% ±0.7 pts | 94.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 34.4% ±3.1 pts | 32.2% | +5.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.8% ±1.8 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.3% ±1.9 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
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 Ramsey earn?
Half of Ramsey's 10,693 households earn less than $116,415 a year (±$5,428), against $101,869 in Anoka County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $116,933 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ramsey | Anoka County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $116,415 ±$5,428 | $101,869 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $126,840 ±$5,504 | $120,024 | – |
| Per capita income | $47,941 ±$2,381 | $45,484 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.1% ±1.3 pts | 7.0% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.8% ±2.8 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.6% ±1.6 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.2% ±1.1 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.9% ±1.5 pts | 94.2% | – |
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 Ramsey?
Owners occupy 85.0% of Ramsey's occupied homes and renters 15.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $359,600 by its owner (±$8,572). The median renter pays $1,826 a month including utilities, and 36.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ramsey | Anoka County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $359,600 ±$8,572 | $346,500 | +$49,588 |
| Median gross rent | $1,826 ±$111 | $1,464 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.4% ±12.6 pts | 41.2% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,004 ±$73 | $1,949 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 85.0% ±2.5 pts | 80.2% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 15.0% ±2.5 pts | 19.8% | – |
| Housing units | 10,963 ±350 | 141,863 | +1,632 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.7% ±5.4 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.8% ±2.6 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.3% ±0.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 19.4% ±2.9 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.2% ±0.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
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 many new homes is Ramsey building?
Builders took permits for 179 new housing units in Ramsey in 2025 (179 in single-family houses), 6.0 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ramsey work and get to work?
76.1% of Ramsey's workers drive alone and 17.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.4%.
| Measure | Ramsey | Anoka County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.0% ±2.4 pts | 69.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% ±1.7 pts | 4.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 76.1% ±2.9 pts | 72.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.7% ±1.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 17.3% ±2.3 pts | 17.2% | +12.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.2 min ±1.3 | 25.6 min | −2.5 min |
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 Ramsey?
7 census tracts lie mostly in Ramsey (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $90,022 (Tract 502.28) to $139,479 (Tract 502.40).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 502.28Anoka County | 6,336 | $90,022 |
| Tract 502.27Anoka County | 4,508 | $114,620 |
| Tract 502.24Anoka County | 4,420 | $128,750 |
| Tract 502.40Anoka County | 4,138 | $139,479 |
| Tract 502.23Anoka County | 3,390 | $115,833 |
| Tract 502.26Anoka County | 3,220 | $118,210 |
| Tract 502.41Anoka County | 2,409 | $117,059 |
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 Ramsey) · Census block assignment files
How does Ramsey compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ramsey is the 1,368th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 36th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Ramsey ranks 108th of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 36th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 64th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 225th | 562 |
| Median household income | 108th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 189th | 562 |
| Median home value | 208th | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 31st | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 381st | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 209th | 559 |
| Median age | 450th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 275th | 561 |
| Work from home | 146th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 133rd | 562 |
Ramsey's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Ramsey 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 Ramsey?
11 of the 57 figures for Ramsey 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 Ramsey 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' public schools in Ramsey.