Census tract · Ramsey County
Census Tract 408.05, Ramsey County, Minnesota
Census Tract 408.05, GEOID 27123040805, in Ramsey County, Minnesota, mostly within Arden Hills (91% of its census blocks). 4,393 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±264); the 2020 Census counted 4,241.
Residents, 2020-2024
4,393
±264 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 4,241
Median household income
$164,671
±$25,310 (90% margin)
Ramsey County: $81,568
Median home value
$473,800
±$28,222 (90% margin)
Ramsey County: $326,600
Median gross rent
$1,459
±$570 (90% margin)
Ramsey County: $1,329
Where is Census Tract 408.05?
Census Tract 408.05 is one of 143 census tracts in Ramsey County, Minnesota. It covers 1.84 square miles of land, 2,304 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 27123040805, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Arden Hills | 91% |
| New Brighton | 9% |
6 census tracts border Census Tract 408.05: Tract 408.01 ($101,875), Tract 408.04 ($149,500), Tract 411.05 ($118,009), Tract 411.07 ($62,175), Tract 412 ($70,852) and Tract 413.02 ($71,705). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 408.05?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 408.05's population at 4,393 (±264) in 933 households; the 2020 Census counted 4,241 residents and 1,029 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 408.05 | Arden Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,393 ±264 | 9,658 |
| Households | 933 ±103 | 2,856 |
| Average household size | 3.02 ±0.18 | 2.75 |
| Housing units | 933 ±103 | 2,962 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 408.05?
The median resident of Census Tract 408.05 is 21.4 years old; 20.2% are under 18 and 12.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 85.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 6.1%. 2.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 408.05 | Arden Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 21.4 ±0.7 | 35.3 |
| Under 18 years | 20.2% ±2.5 pts | 21.9% |
| 65 years and over | 12.9% ±3.0 pts | 19.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% ±1.3 pts | 6.6% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 85.9% ±2.8 pts | 81.2% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.2% ±1.1 pts | 2.7% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.2% ±1.5 pts | 4.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 6.1% ±2.0 pts | 4.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.2% |
| Born outside the United States | 2.5% ±1.4 pts | 7.6% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 5.9% ±2.1 pts | 10.7% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 2.2% ±1.3 pts | 4.5% |
| With a disability | 7.4% ±2.4 pts | 11.1% |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.8% ±0.7 pts | 3.8% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 98.5% ±1.0 pts | 96.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 70.7% ±5.5 pts | 62.4% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 28.4% ±5.6 pts | 24.4% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 74.8% ±4.5 pts | 83.1% |
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 Census Tract 408.05 earn?
Half of the 933 households in Census Tract 408.05 earn less than $164,671 a year (±$25,310), against $81,568 across Ramsey County: 4th highest of the county's 142 tracts with a reliable estimate. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 408.05 | Arden Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $164,671 ±$25,310 | $134,118 |
| Mean household income | $192,840 ±$20,992 | $171,525 |
| Per capita income | $42,121 ±$5,333 | $52,525 |
| People below the poverty line | 2.3% ±1.2 pts | 4.7% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 1.3% ±1.9 pts | 2.6% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 2.2% |
| Households with a computer | 98.3% ±1.6 pts | 97.0% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 98.3% ±1.7 pts | 93.2% |
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 Census Tract 408.05?
Owners occupy 87.2% of Census Tract 408.05's occupied homes and renters 12.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $473,800 by its owner (±$28,222). The median renter pays $1,459 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Tract 408.05 | Arden Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $473,800 ±$28,222 | $441,900 |
| Median gross rent | $1,459 ±$570 | $1,710 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.0% ±23.2 pts | 39.1% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,655 ±$226 | $2,513 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 87.2% ±7.4 pts | 81.9% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 12.8% ±7.4 pts | 18.1% |
| Housing units | 933 ±103 | 2,962 |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.9% ±8.1 pts | 62.7% |
| Mobile homes | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 9.1% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8% ±1.1 pts | 0.8% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.4% ±3.0 pts | 10.5% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.6% ±4.3 pts | 5.2% |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.0% ±0.9 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 do people in Census Tract 408.05 get to work?
51.7% of Census Tract 408.05's workers drive alone and 28.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 16.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Tract 408.05 | Arden Hills |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.9% ±3.4 pts | 61.9% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% ±2.4 pts | 4.6% |
| Drove alone to work | 51.7% ±4.0 pts | 57.2% |
| Carpooled | 3.4% ±1.4 pts | 5.9% |
| Public transportation | 1.1% ±1.1 pts | 1.4% |
| Walked | 12.9% ±3.9 pts | 7.0% |
| Worked from home | 28.6% ±4.4 pts | 27.3% |
| Mean travel time to work | 16.9 min ±3.0 | 16.8 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
How does Census Tract 408.05 compare with the other tracts in Ramsey County?
Among Ramsey County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 408.05 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Ramsey County | In Arden Hills |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 46th of 142 | 1st of 3 |
| Residents per square mile | 120th of 143 | 1st of 3 |
| Median household income | 4th of 142 | 1st of 3 |
| Per capita income | 83rd of 142 | 3rd of 3 |
| Median home value | 12th of 140 | 1st of 3 |
| Median gross rent | 40th of 135 | 3rd of 3 |
| Poverty rate | 119th of 120 | 1st of 1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20th of 142 | 1st of 3 |
| Median age | 142nd of 142 | 3rd of 3 |
| Owner-occupied share | 14th of 141 | 1st of 3 |
The tracts next to it on Ramsey County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 406.01 | 1st | $211,887±$38,815 |
| Tract 407.06 | 2nd | $168,594±$19,098 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 401.02 | 3rd | $166,029±$17,411 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 408.05 | 4th | $164,671±$25,310 |
| Tract 408.04 | 5th | $149,500±$20,696 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 353 | 6th | $133,594±$20,566 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 425.03 | 7th | $132,614±$39,470 · within the margin of this tract |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 408.05?
Every figure for Census Tract 408.05 on this page has a coefficient of variation under 40%, the Census Bureau's threshold for a usable estimate.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). 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 · Check it at data.census.gov
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