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Ramsey, New Jersey
Ramsey, borough, in Bergen County, New Jersey. Ramsey had 14,925 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.9% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 14,798 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 14,805 (±23). GEOID 3461680.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,925
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,798 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,805 ±23
Median household income
$160,996
±$22,685 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$697,300
±$30,899 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$2,245
±$421 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Ramsey and what county is it in?
Ramsey is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. It covers 5.5 square miles of land, 2,689 residents per square mile in 2020.
Ramsey is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 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 14,925 people lived in Ramsey on July 1, 2025, up 0.9% since 2020, slower than New Jersey (+2.8%). The 2020 Census counted 14,798 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 14,805 (±23).
| Measure | Ramsey | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,805 ±23 | 962,316 | −135 |
| Households | 5,455 ±239 | 355,127 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.70 ±0.12 | 2.68 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,455 ±239 | 369,613 | −370 |
Ramsey's population since 2000
From 14,351 in 2000 to 14,925 in 2025: up 4.0%. 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 41.8 years old; 23.9% are under 18 and 15.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 69.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 13.8%. 18.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ramsey | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.8 ±1.1 | 42.0 | −4.3 |
| Under 18 years | 23.9% ±2.2 pts | 20.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.3% ±1.4 pts | 18.2% | – |
| Male | 50.9% ±2.3 pts | 49.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 13.8% ±4.1 pts | 22.7% | +8.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 69.2% ±6.2 pts | 51.3% | −16.4 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 5.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 8.7% ±2.8 pts | 16.8% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.1% ±4.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.1% ±4.1 pts | 31.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 21.0% ±4.8 pts | 42.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 3.1% ±1.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
| With a disability | 6.9% ±1.8 pts | 8.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.3% ±1.9 pts | 6.1% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.5% ±2.6 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 67.0% ±4.7 pts | 53.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 25.9% ±4.0 pts | 21.5% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 93.6% ±2.6 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.8% ±1.5 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 5,455 households earn less than $160,996 a year (±$22,685), against $124,884 in Bergen County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $181,989 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ramsey | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $160,996 ±$22,685 | $124,884 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $217,947 ±$17,951 | $171,262 | – |
| Per capita income | $82,081 ±$6,462 | $63,735 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.3% ±1.6 pts | 6.8% | +2.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.3% ±2.8 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.8% ±2.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.9% ±3.2 pts | 97.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.8% ±3.2 pts | 94.8% | – |
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 79.2% of Ramsey's occupied homes and renters 20.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $697,300 by its owner (±$30,899). The median renter pays $2,245 a month including utilities, and 44.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ramsey | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $697,300 ±$30,899 | $623,000 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $2,245 ±$421 | $1,914 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.7% ±13.1 pts | 42.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $3,929 ±$227 | $3,547 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 79.2% ±3.8 pts | 65.3% | −7.7 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 20.8% ±3.8 pts | 34.7% | – |
| Housing units | 5,455 ±239 | 369,613 | −370 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 65.0% ±4.1 pts | 53.1% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.7% ±2.0 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.4% ±2.7 pts | 19.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.7% ±2.8 pts | 7.5% | – |
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 15 new housing units in Ramsey in 2025 (15 in single-family houses; the permit office reported 4 of 12 months), 1.0 per 1,000 residents against 2.9 across New Jersey.
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?
65.5% of Ramsey's workers drive alone and 22.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 31.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | Ramsey | Bergen County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.4% ±3.0 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% ±1.1 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.5% ±5.0 pts | 59.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.2% ±1.8 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 6.5% ±2.1 pts | 10.4% | – |
| Walked | 2.6% ±1.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 22.6% ±4.4 pts | 18.5% | +16.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 31.8 min ±2.9 | 31.2 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 Ramsey?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Ramsey (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $112,625 (Tract 442.02) to $201,991 (Tract 442.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 441Bergen County | 6,152 | $191,406 |
| Tract 442.02Bergen County | 4,887 | $112,625 |
| Tract 442.01Bergen County | 3,766 | $201,991 |
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 New Jersey?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Ramsey is the 2,411th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 70th-most populous of 323 in New Jersey.
Ramsey ranks 144th of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 70th | 323 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 406th | 532 |
| Residents per square mile | 329th | 787 |
| Median household income | 144th | 771 |
| Per capita income | 108th | 785 |
| Median home value | 130th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 125th | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 389th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 124th | 780 |
| Median age | 439th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 406th | 777 |
| Work from home | 204th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 309th | 787 |
Ramsey's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
Every place in New Jersey, 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?
13 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.