Ramsey, Illinois
Ramsey: Village in Illinois, United States
About
Ramsey is a village located in the county of Fayette in the U.S. state of Illinois. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,037 and a population density of 1,027 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,003 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Ramsey
| Population : | 1,003 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Illinois (United States) |
| County : | Fayette County |
| Postal code : | 62080 |
| Area : | 1.01 km2 |
| Altitude : | 614 feet / 187 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 19:57:04 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 993 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -3.39% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ramsey is located at 39°8'40"N 89°6'31"W (39.1444900, -89.1086800).
Ramsey map
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Ramsey decreased by 3.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,037 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,040 | 0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,035 | -0.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,036 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,027 | -0.88% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,028 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,016 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,017 | 0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,009 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,007 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,003 | -0.4% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 77,140 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 73,718 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 4.6% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 79,040 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 73,732 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.8% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 21.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.8% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.2% |
| White only, percent : | 63.9% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 5.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.7% |
| Asians alone % : | 9.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 6.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 43.1% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 38.6% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 3,219 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 18.1% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.9% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 54.9% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $525,700 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $2,446 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $571 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,454 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 26,951 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.82 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 86.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.7% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 92.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 86.4% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 89.4% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 32.4% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 6.7% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.4% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 60.2% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 710,095 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 198,403 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 881,995 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $11,727 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 31.2 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $72,782 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $35,289 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 12.5% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 8,056 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 4,243 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,677 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,732 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 3,943 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 449 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 7,143 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 4,721.3 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 15.62 |
Schools in Ramsey
College & universities near Ramsey, IL
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 145372 | Greenville University | Greenville (IL) | 62246 |
| 149499 | Tri-County Beauty Academy | LITCHFIELD (IL) | 62056 |
Stations (9)
Amtrak & bus stations near Ramsey, IL
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| EFG | Effingham | 401 West National Ave. | RAIL |
| CRV | Carlinville | 128 Alton Rd. | RAIL |
| CEN | Centralia station | 108 East Broadway | RAIL |
| MAT | Mattoon station | 1718 Broadway Ave. | RAIL |
| SPI | Springfield station | East Washington and North Third Sts. | RAIL |
Post offices near Ramsey
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Ramsey Post Office | Ramsey (IL) | 62080 |
| Herrick Post Office | Herrick (IL) | 62431 |
| Fillmor Post Office | Fillmore (IL) | 62032 |
| Ocon Post Office | Oconee (IL) | 62553 |
| Brownstown Post Office | Brownstown (IL) | 62418 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Ramsey , Minnesota city in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States with a population of 28,523 people.
- Ramsey , New Jersey borough in Bergen County, New Jersey, United States with a population of 14,811 people.
Other cities in Fayette County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Fayette County , IL.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Vandalia | 6,662 | Township in Fayette County, Illinois |
| Avena | 1,924 | Unincorporated community in Illinois |
| Saint Elmo | 1,367 | City in Illinois |
| La Clede | 881 | Township in Fayette County, Illinois |
| Brownstown | 733 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Sefton | 567 | Township in Fayette County, Illinois |
| Pittsburg | 549 | Village in Illinois |
| Farina | 495 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
| Wilberton | 489 | Township in Fayette County, Illinois |
| Shafter | 478 | Township in Fayette County, Illinois |
| Saint Peter | 338 | Human settlement in Fayette County, Illinois, United States of America |
| Bingham | 77 | Human settlement in Illinois, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Ramsey distances to largest Illinois cities