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Ramsey County

Minnesota · 552,352 residents · 152.249 sq mi
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Ramsey County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,238. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $239,000.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
552,352
+8%since 2000
from 511,035 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,628 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 3,357 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+6%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
479K499K519K539K559K1990201020202024Ramsey County
2024543K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,238
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,722 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,598
+55%since 2000
from $23,536 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$239,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,060
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $606 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.5% in 2000
42.5% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+32%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Ramsey County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.3%(384,648)
Black7.4%(37,978)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(26,979)
Asian8.7%(44,633)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.2%(240,994)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58%(320,477)
Black12.7%(70,101)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(45,034)
Asian15.5%(85,775)
Other5.4%(29,698)
Diversity Score76.5%(422,428)
Segregation Score43.2%(238,737)
Diversity Score
76
+62%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
43
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
17.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+88%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.0%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
15.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−84.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ramsey County, Minnesota?

Ramsey County, Minnesota has about 552,352 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ramsey County, Minnesota?

The typical household in Ramsey County, Minnesota earns about $67,238 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ramsey County, Minnesota expensive?

In Ramsey County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $239,000, and the typical rent is about $1,060 a month.

How educated are people in Ramsey County, Minnesota?

About 43.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ramsey County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ramsey County, Minnesota?

About 13.4% of people in Ramsey County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ramsey County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Ramsey County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 66,587 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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