Ramsey, Minnesota
Ramsey: City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States
About
Ramsey is a city located in the county of Anoka in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 23,668 and a population density of 306 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 28,523 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Ramsey
| Population : | 28,523 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Anoka County |
| Postal code : | 55303 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 763 |
| Area : | 77.27 km2 |
| Altitude : | 879 feet / 268 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 01:08:51 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 369 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 17.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ramsey is located at 45°15'40"N 93°27'0"W (45.2611000, -93.4500000).
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Demographics
The population of Ramsey increased by 17.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 23,668 | - | census |
| 2011 | 23,895 | 0.95% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 24,087 | 0.8% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 24,931 | 3.39% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 25,627 | 2.72% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 25,850 | 0.86% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 26,222 | 1.42% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 26,500 | 1.05% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 26,902 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 27,721 | 2.95% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 28,523 | 2.81% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 21,437 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 20,007 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 7.1% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 19,584 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 20,019 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 4.9% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 12.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.7% |
| White only, percent : | 49.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 47.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 4.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 45.3% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 667 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 2.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 47.2% |
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 47.2% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $159,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,260 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $381 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $796 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 6,871 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.56 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 74.9% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 5.1% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.0% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.9% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 85.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 29.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 18.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 58.9% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 53.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 119,984 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 503,161 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 950,072 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $47,216 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $36,921 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $21,394 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 31.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,092 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,570 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 897 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 920 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,940 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 234 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,475 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,428.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 14.01 |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 30,819 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 67.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $115,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,056 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $346 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $768 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 72 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 26,184 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.71 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.3% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 84.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.5% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 79.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 13.6% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.8% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 11.4% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.5% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 56.0% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 78,923 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 309,518 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 970,704 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,118 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 24.7 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $46,861 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $23,290 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 21.9% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 1,541 |
| 2019 total employment : | 23,037 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 1,169,559 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 3.1% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 6,071 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 7,275 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,606 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,857 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,698 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,302 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 745 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 6,141 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 127.6 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 574.11 |
Schools in Ramsey
College & universities near Ramsey, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 172954 | Anoka Technical College | Anoka (MN) | 55303 |
| 172963 | Anoka-Ramsey Community College | Coon Rapids (MN) | 55433-3470 |
| 174376 | North Hennepin Community College | Brooklyn Park (MN) | 55445 |
| 173708 | Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park (MN) | 55445 |
| 456135 | Empire Beauty School-Spring Lake Park | Spring Lake Park (MN) | 55432 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ramsey, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| MSP | Saint Paul Union Depot | Midway Station | RAIL |
| SCD | St. Cloud | 555 East St. Germain Street | RAIL |
| RDW | Red Wing station | 420 Levee Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Ramsey
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton Post Office | Dayton (MN) | 55327 |
| Anoka Post Office | Anoka (MN) | 55303 |
| Champlin Post Office | Champlin (MN) | 55316 |
| Elk River Carrier Annex Post Office | Elk River (MN) | 55330 |
| Elk River Post Office | Elk River (MN) | 55330 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Ramsey , New Jersey borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States with a population of 14,811 people.
- Ramsey , Illinois village in Illinois, United States with a population of 1,003 people.
Other cities in Anoka County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Anoka County , MN. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Blaine | 66,697 | A city in Anoka County, Minnesota. |
| Co on Rapids | 62,935 | The most populous city in Sherburne County, Minnesota. |
| Fridley | 27,857 | City in Anoka County, Minnesota, USA |
| Lino Lakes | 22,427 | City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States |
| Columbia Heights | 20,381 | City in Anoka County, Minnesota |
| Anoka | 17,517 | City in and county seat of Anoka County, Minnesota |
| Ham Lake | 16,943 | City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States |
| East Bethel | 12,102 | City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States |
| Oak Grove | 9,027 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Francis | 8,065 | City in Anoka and Isanti counties, Minnesota, United States |
| Linwood | 5,464 | Unincorporated community in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States |
| Circle Pines | 4,928 | City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States |
| Nowthen | 4,732 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Columbus | 4,211 | City in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States |
| Centerville | 4,034 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Hilltop | 764 | City in Minnesota, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Ramsey distances to largest Minnesota cities
