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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Ramsey

New Jersey · 13,228 residents · 5.503 sq mi
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Ramsey is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $65,590. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $261,500. Poverty is rare here, at 2.5% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 35.7
US median: 33.0
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

13,228
−8%vs 2000
vs 14,351 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,404 / sq mi
−8%vs 2000
vs 2,608 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
35.7
−8%vs 2000
vs 38.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$65,590
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $88,187 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$27,262
−35%vs 2000
vs $41,964 in 2000
US average: $14,340
2.5%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$261,500
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $308,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$962
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $1,120 in 2000
US average: $450
83.7%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.2% in 2000
16.3% rent
4.0
+14%vs 2000
vs 3.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(12,846)
Black0.8%(110)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(420)
Asian5.8%(833)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.3%(3,198)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(12,469)
Black0.7%(86)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(334)
Asian4.4%(585)
Other0.7%(88)
Diversity Score19%(2,516)
19
−15%vs 2000
vs 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

47.0%
−7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 54.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
93.3%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
16.5%
−3.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.5 min
+27%vs 2000
vs 21.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Ramsey, New Jersey?

Ramsey, New Jersey has about 13,228 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Ramsey, New Jersey?

The typical household in Ramsey, New Jersey earns about $65,590 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ramsey, New Jersey expensive?

In Ramsey, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $261,500, and the typical rent is about $962 a month.

How educated are people in Ramsey, New Jersey?

About 47.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ramsey, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ramsey, New Jersey?

About 2.5% of people in Ramsey, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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