Population 542,945 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ramsey County
Household size in Ramsey County
| Period | Ramsey County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.47 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.61 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.63 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.50 | 2.58 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.04 | −0.00 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in Ramsey County run a little small, averaging 2.50 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has crept up from 2.47 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the south.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Ramsey County
| Period | Ramsey County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.2 | 36.8 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.4 | 37.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 36.4 | 38.6 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 37.3 | 39.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.1 | +2.5 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Ramsey County is younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 37.3, against 40.1 nationally. The median age has climbed from 36.2 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only eight of Minnesota's 87 counties are younger.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Ramsey County
| Period | Ramsey County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 10.2% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.4% | 10.6% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 12.3% | 9.9% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 9.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Ramsey County as they are nationally: 11.7%, against 11.6%. Single parents are more common here than in the wider Minneapolis area (9.8%). Of Minnesota's 87 counties, only six have a higher share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Ramsey County
Renters in Ramsey County
| Period | Ramsey County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.8% | 27.3% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.7% | 29.6% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.6% | 30.0% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 39.4% | 29.3% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | +2.0 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is a bit more common in Ramsey County than nationally: 39.4% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% for the U.S. Among homeowners, 35.5% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. No other Minnesota county has a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Ramsey County
| Period | Ramsey County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 7.0% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 6.2% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 5.5% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 5.7% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.3 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Ramsey County: 6.6% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Ramsey County has a lower vacancy rate than the great majority of Minnesota counties.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Ramsey County
| Period | Ramsey County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1975 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1961 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1977 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1963 | 1980 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +5 | +6 |
Ramsey County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1963, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Ramsey County
| Period | Ramsey County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $868 | $1,007 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $931 | $1,077 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,118 | $1,258 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,455 | $1,603 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$587 | +$597 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Ramsey County costs $1,455 a month with utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $587 a month from 2006–10, a 68% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.8% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Ramsey County
Bachelor's degrees in Ramsey County
| Period | Ramsey County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.7% | 37.2% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 38.8% | 39.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 41.5% | 41.8% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 45.3% | 45.4% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +8.1 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than four in ten adults 25 and older in Ramsey County (45.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 7.6 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Minnesota counties have a higher share of college graduates: only six of 87.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Ramsey County
| Period | Ramsey County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 89.0% | 92.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.0% | 92.9% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 89.6% | 93.5% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.0% | 94.0% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | +1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Ramsey County is a bit above the national rate: 91.0% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Even so, the rate is lower than in the wider Minneapolis area (94.0%). The share with a diploma is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Ramsey County
| Period | Ramsey County | Minneapolis area | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.1% | 6.7% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.3% | 6.8% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.6% | 3.6% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 4.0% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Ramsey County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is higher than in the wider Minneapolis area (4.0%). Unemployment has fallen 3.2 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Ramsey County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ramsey County | 2.50 | 37.3 | 11.7% | 39.4% | 6.6% | 1963 | $1,455 | 45.3% | 91.0% | 4.9% |
| Washington County | 2.66 | 40.9 | 8.3% | 18.7% | 4.4% | 1991 | $1,894 | 50.1% | 96.1% | 3.1% |
| Hennepin County | 2.43 | 39.3 | 9.4% | 37.3% | 6.7% | 1972 | $1,684 | 53.6% | 93.7% | 4.6% |
| St. Croix County | 2.58 | 40.7 | 8.6% | 21.7% | 4.4% | 1991 | $1,372 | 39.1% | 96.7% | 2.5% |
| Carver County | 2.72 | 39.9 | 9.4% | 18.5% | 3.5% | 1996 | $1,620 | 50.9% | 96.9% | 3.0% |
| McLeod County | 2.40 | 42.5 | 9.2% | 22.6% | 5.5% | 1978 | $947 | 20.1% | 93.6% | 3.4% |
| Dunn County | 2.47 | 38.6 | 7.6% | 33.0% | 9.6% | 1983 | $1,055 | 31.0% | 94.9% | 4.4% |
| Chippewa County | 2.40 | 42.7 | 7.7% | 25.8% | 7.1% | 1976 | $994 | 23.9% | 93.8% | 3.0% |
| Chippewa County | 2.36 | 41.1 | 11.1% | 27.7% | 10.3% | 1958 | $882 | 19.4% | 91.6% | 4.2% |
| Lac qui Parle County | 2.25 | 46.8 | 7.4% | 17.5% | 15.3% | 1950 | $716 | 24.2% | 95.2% | 2.1% |
| Marathon County | 2.42 | 42.2 | 9.0% | 26.7% | 5.8% | 1978 | $1,010 | 28.5% | 93.3% | 2.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Adams County, CO · York County, PA · Williamson County, TX · Washoe County, NV · Washington County, OR · Volusia County, FL · Virginia Beach City, VA · Union County, NJ · Summit County, OH · Stanislaus County, CA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Ramsey County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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