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Ramsey

Illinois · 1,056 residents · 1.111 sq mi
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Ramsey has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,792. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $40,100. Households here earn about 36% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,056
+9%since 1990
from 965 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
950 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 869 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
34.5
−5%since 1990
from 36.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8651K1K1K1K1990201020202024Ramsey
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,792
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,318 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,878
+53%since 1990
from $9,090 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
13.0%
−2.5 ptssince 1990
from 15.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,100
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$401
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $266 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.6%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
27.4% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−17%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(965)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,046)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score0.7%(8)
Diversity Score
1
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.9%
+13.6 ptssince 1990
from 60.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
−20%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ramsey, Illinois?

Ramsey, Illinois has about 1,056 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ramsey, Illinois?

The typical household in Ramsey, Illinois earns about $29,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ramsey, Illinois expensive?

In Ramsey, Illinois, the median home is worth about $40,100, and the typical rent is about $401 a month.

How educated are people in Ramsey, Illinois?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ramsey, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ramsey, Illinois?

About 13.0% of people in Ramsey, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ramsey, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Ramsey, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 91 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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