County · North Dakota
Ramsey County, North Dakota
Ramsey County, North Dakota. Ramsey County had 11,530 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.7% since 2020, while North Dakota grew 2.6%. It holds 44 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs, 36 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 38071.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,530
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,605 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,556
Median household income
$61,006
±$4,507 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $76,657
Median home value
$199,300
±$17,918 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $249,900
Median gross rent
$714
±$28 (90% margin)
North Dakota: $954
How many people live in Ramsey County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 11,605 residents in Ramsey County. The Census Bureau estimates 11,530 for July 1, 2025, down 0.7% since 2020, while North Dakota grew 2.6%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 11,556 over 1,185 square miles of land.
| Measure | Ramsey County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,556 | 784,841 | −27 |
| Households | 5,410±176 | 331,063 | +582 |
| Average household size | 2.04±0.07 | 2.28 | −0.26 |
| Housing units | 5,872±44 | 377,281 | no clear change |
Ramsey County's population since 2000
From 12,066 in 2000 to 11,530 in 2025: down 4.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. 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); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Ramsey County?
Ramsey County holds 44 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 36 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Devils Lake with 7,333 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Devils Lake | 7,192 | $43,220 |
|---|---|---|
| Creel TownshipGEOID 3807116660 | 1,394 | $113,942 |
| North Creel TownshipGEOID 3807157722 | 385 | $119,167 |
| South Minnewaukan TownshipGEOID 3807174280 | 302 | $103,438 |
| Poplar Grove TownshipGEOID 3807163680 | 297 | $123,500 |
| Grand Harbor TownshipGEOID 3807132260 | 220 | not published |
| Hope Township, Ramsey CountyGEOID 3807138840 | 150 | not published |
| Minnewaukan TownshipGEOID 3807153260 | 148 | $225,329 |
| EdmoreGEOID 3822340 | 139 | $70,792 |
| CraryGEOID 3816580 | 113 | not published |
| StarkweatherGEOID 3875580 | 100 | $55,417 |
| Bartlett TownshipGEOID 3807105140 | 99 | $71,000 |
| Stevens TownshipGEOID 3807175980 | 71 | $96,111 |
| Ontario TownshipGEOID 3807159460 | 71 | not published |
| Webster TownshipGEOID 3807184180 | 71 | $46,667 |
| Hammer TownshipGEOID 3807134820 | 55 | $211,250 |
| Morris TownshipGEOID 3807154420 | 55 | not published |
| Freshwater TownshipGEOID 3807128580 | 49 | not published |
| Coulee TownshipGEOID 3807116340 | 48 | not published |
| Odessa Township, Ramsey CountyGEOID 3807159140 | 47 | not published |
| Highland Center TownshipGEOID 3807138020 | 44 | $88,438 |
| Lillehoff TownshipGEOID 3807146620 | 41 | $158,182 |
| Lawton TownshipGEOID 3807145340 | 40 | not published |
| Northfield TownshipGEOID 3807157780 | 39 | $143,750 |
| Fancher TownshipGEOID 3807125660 | 37 | $228,750 |
| BrocketGEOID 3809700 | 34 | $103,750 |
| Noonan TownshipGEOID 3807157260 | 34 | not published |
| Pelican TownshipGEOID 3807161500 | 33 | not published |
| Dry Lake TownshipGEOID 3807120620 | 30 | not published |
| HampdenGEOID 3834860 | 29 | not published |
| Klingstrup TownshipGEOID 3807143100 | 28 | $91,250 |
| Harding TownshipGEOID 3807135300 | 26 | not published |
| Overland TownshipGEOID 3807160340 | 25 | not published |
| Triumph TownshipGEOID 3807179580 | 21 | $88,438 |
| Prospect TownshipGEOID 3807164740 | 21 | not published |
| Newland TownshipGEOID 3807156380 | 20 | not published |
| Royal TownshipGEOID 3807168780 | 17 | not published |
| Sullivan TownshipGEOID 3807176860 | 16 | $194,583 |
| LawtonGEOID 3845300 | 15 | not published |
| De Groat TownshipGEOID 3807118740 | 14 | $71,071 |
| Newbre TownshipGEOID 3807155980 | 13 | not published |
| Chain Lakes TownshipGEOID 3807113380 | 10 | not published |
| Churchs FerryGEOID 3814140 | 9 | not published |
| Cato TownshipGEOID 3807112900 | 3 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Ramsey County?
The median resident of Ramsey County is 40.3 years old; 23.2% are under 18 and 22.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 81.0%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 9.6%. 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Ramsey County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3±1.0 | 35.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.2%±0.8 pts | 23.5% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.4%±0.5 pts | 16.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% | 4.7% | −0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 81.0%±1.0 pts | 81.7% | −2.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 9.6%±1.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.0%±1.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2%±0.9 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.7%±1.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±1.9 pts | 7.1% | – |
| With a disability | 16.7%±2.7 pts | 12.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.3%±4.0 pts | 6.5% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.8%±2.1 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.7%±3.7 pts | 32.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.0%±1.8 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0%±0.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
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 County earn?
Half of Ramsey County's 5,410 households earn less than $61,006 a year (±$4,507), against $76,657 in North Dakota. In 2015-2019 the median was $72,500 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $11,494 after inflation. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ramsey County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,006±$4,507 | $76,657 | −$11,494 |
| Mean household income | $84,482±$7,636 | $101,793 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,557±$3,528 | $43,389 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 15.2%±5.0 pts | 10.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 26.2%±12.1 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.9%±3.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.2%±4.4 pts | 88.7% | – |
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 County?
Owners occupy 54.5% of Ramsey County's occupied homes and renters 45.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $199,300 by its owner (±$17,918). The median renter pays $714 a month including utilities, and 33.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ramsey County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $199,300±$17,918 | $249,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $714±$28 | $954 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 33.4%±9.5 pts | 31.1% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,527±$236 | $1,762 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 54.5%±4.6 pts | 62.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,872±44 | 377,281 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.3%±5.5 pts | 56.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.8%±2.7 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.9%±3.0 pts | 11.5% | – |
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 County building?
Builders took permits for 6 new housing units across Ramsey County in 2025 (6 single-family), 0.5 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Ramsey County get to work?
79.5% of Ramsey County's workers drive alone and 4.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 13.9 minutes.
| Measure | Ramsey County | North Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.7%±3.0 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.2%±1.3 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.5%±5.0 pts | 77.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.4%±3.9 pts | 8.8% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 4.5%±2.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.9%±2.6 pts | 8.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.9 min±1.5 | 17.9 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 are Ramsey County's census tracts?
Ramsey County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $41,947 (Tract 9576) to $95,758 (Tract 9577).
| Tract 957638071957600 | 4,412±364 | $41,947 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 957738071957700 | 2,528±248 | $95,758 |
| Tract 957838071957800 | 4,616±420 | $70,980 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Ramsey County compare with North Dakota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 12th of 53 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 22nd of 53 |
| Residents per square mile | 10th of 53 |
| Median household income | 48th of 53 |
| Median home value | 16th of 53 |
| Median gross rent | 34th of 53 |
| Poverty rate | 6th of 53 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25th of 53 |
| Median age | 38th of 53 |
Source: PlainCities ranks 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
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