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Ramsey

Illinois · 911 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 $31,875. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $58,100. Households here earn about 53% less than the Illinois median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
911
−14%since 2000
from 1,056 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
820 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 950 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+13%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8651K1K1K1K1990201020202024Ramsey
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,875
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,792 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,526
+62%since 2000
from $13,878 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,100
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$709
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
23.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+35%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,046)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(867)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.8%(17)
Diversity Score8.1%(74)
Diversity Score
8
+1034%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+30%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.3%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.2%
−65.4 ptssince 2013
from 87.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ramsey, Illinois?

Ramsey, Illinois has about 911 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ramsey, Illinois?

The typical household in Ramsey, Illinois earns about $31,875 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 $58,100, and the typical rent is about $709 a month.

How educated are people in Ramsey, Illinois?

About 3.6% 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 19.8% of people in Ramsey, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ramsey, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Ramsey, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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