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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Ramsey

New Jersey · 14,351 residents · 5.503 sq mi
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Ramsey is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $88,187. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $308,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents. Households here earn about 60% more than the New Jersey median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,351
+8%since 1990
from 13,228 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,608 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 2,404 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+8%since 1990
from 35.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K14K14K15K15K1990201020202024Ramsey
202415K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$88,187
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $65,590 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$41,964
+54%since 1990
from $27,262 in 1990
US average: $21,522
1.9%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$308,300
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $261,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$1,120
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $962 in 1990
US average: $602
84.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 83.7% in 1990
15.8% rent
3.5
−12%since 1990
from 4.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(12,469)
Black0.7%(86)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(334)
Asian4.4%(585)
Diversity Score19%(2,516)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.5%(12,846)
Black0.8%(110)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(420)
Asian5.8%(833)
Diversity Score22.3%(3,198)
22
+17%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

54.5%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 47.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.5%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 93.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
19.9%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 16.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
−21%since 1990
from 27.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 14,351 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ramsey, New Jersey earns about $88,187 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 $308,300, and the typical rent is about $1,120 a month.

How educated are people in Ramsey, New Jersey?

About 54.5% 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 1.9% of people in Ramsey, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ramsey, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Ramsey, New Jersey has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,123 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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