Ramsey County, Minnesota Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Ramsey County, Minnesota, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

Table of Contents

Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Ramsey County, Minnesota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Ramsey County, Minnesota. The estimated population of Ramsey County, Minnesota is 549,377 people, with a median age of 35.3.

We can look at the total population in Ramsey County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
549,377
+0.51%
+2.13%
2020
546,598
+0.4%
-
2019
544,442
+0.54%
-
2018
541,493
+0.67%
-
2017
537,893
 - -

Population of Ramsey County, Minnesota by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
60.2%
63.1%
 -4.60%
Black/African American
12%
11.2%
 +7.14%
Native
0.4%
0.5%
 -20.00%
Hispanic
7.6%
7.4%
 +2.70%
Asian
14.9%
14%
 +6.43%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
4.5%
3.6%
 +25.00%
Other
0.3%
0.2%
 +50.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Ramsey County, Minnesota by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 35.3 +0.28% 34.5 +1.17% 36.1 0%
2020 35.2 +0.57% 34.1 0% 36.1 0%
2019 35 +0.29% 34.1 +0.59% 36.1 +0.56%
2018 34.9 +0.29% 33.9 +0.59% 35.9 +0.28%
2017 34.8 - 33.7 - 35.8 -

The median age of Ramsey County, Minnesota gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 37,053 +1.88% 35,324 -1.43% 37,754 34,811
10 to 19 34,680 +3.16% 33,953 +5.5% 35,771 35,837
20 to 29 43,303 -5.24% 44,448 -5.21% 41,070 42,176
30 to 39 37,615 +11.61% 38,173 +8.28% 42,179 41,432
40 to 49 30,621 -0.47% 30,603 +0.7% 30,464 30,816
50 to 59 33,322 -3.1% 35,981 -7.71% 32,297 33,287
60 to 69 26,187 +7.82% 29,327 +6.39% 28,282 31,227
70+ 19,002 +13.51% 28,301 +6.82% 21,696 30,278

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Ramsey County, Minnesota is $71,494.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Ramsey County.

  • Under 25
    $40,513.00
  • 25 to 44
    $75,465.00
  • 45 to 64
    $86,303.00
  • 65 and over
    $55,834.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Ramsey County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Ramsey County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Ramsey County, Minnesota is currently $97,989.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

9.10% of households in Ramsey County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Ramsey County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    15.06%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    19.89%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.18%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    13.12%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    17.21%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    8.45%
  • $200,000 or more
    9.10%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Ramsey County is $39,319.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Ramsey County by the total population of Ramsey County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Ramsey County, Minnesota, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Ramsey County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    18.35%
  • Bachelor's degree
    42.30%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    9.33%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27.09%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.92%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Ramsey County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Ramsey County over the age of 16 is 433,816.

Of those people, a total of 68.90% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Ramsey County is 65.60%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 28,612 49.80% 15.70%
20 to 24 years 37,440 83.00% 7.50%
25 to 29 years 45,806 88.30% 5.60%
30 to 34 years 44,227 87.40% 4.10%
35 to 44 years 70,859 86.60% 3.40%
45 to 54 years 60,663 84.30% 3.10%
55 to 59 years 34,726 76.60% 3.80%
60 to 64 years 31,956 61.50% 3.80%
65 to 74 years 47,916 29.20% 3.80%
75 years and over 31,611 5.80% 3.40%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Ramsey County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 297,614 68.20% 4.10%
Black or African American 46,291 71.60% 7.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 2,481 58.30% 10.80%
Asian 57,822 67.60% 4.30%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 144 72.90% 0.00%
Other 10,224 77.30% 4.20%
Two or more races 19,240 75.20% 9.10%
Hispanic or Latino 28,312 77.40% 4.60%
Not Hispanic or Latino 285,452 67.80% 4.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Ramsey County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Ramsey County is 284,374, with median earnings of $43,066.00.

Women in Ramsey County, Minnesota earning approximately 82.80% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 284,374 $43,066.00
Male 144,047 $47,685.00
Female 140,327 $39,483.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 28,277 $79,588.00
Business and Financial 18,622 $65,207.00
Computer and Mathematical 12,746 $80,853.00
Architecture and Engineering 6,632 $77,869.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 5,769 $61,851.00
Community and Social Service 6,719 $47,301.00
Legal 5,087 $88,569.00
Educational and Library 19,750 $44,815.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8,385 $50,969.00
Healthcare Practitioners 17,320 $63,689.00
Healthcare Support 13,760 $25,641.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2,420 $30,828.00
Law Enforcement 1,151 $80,068.00
Food Preparation and Serving 15,185 $16,770.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 9,001 $27,578.00
Personal Care and Service 7,564 $20,887.00
Sales 22,894 $31,631.00
Office and Administrative Support 31,667 $38,405.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 780 $27,199.00
Construction and Extraction 8,633 $42,148.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 5,823 $52,045.00
Production 18,621 $35,842.00
Transportation and Material Moving 7,901 $34,971.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 14,651 $89,377.00 13,626 $69,963.00
Business and Financial 8,129 $73,028.00 10,493 $61,475.00
Computer and Mathematical 9,487 $82,543.00 3,259 $76,663.00
Architecture and Engineering 5,505 $78,837.00 1,127 $74,851.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 2,673 $64,920.00 3,096 $57,201.00
Community and Social Service 2,178 $47,849.00 4,541 $47,077.00
Legal 2,213 $111,339.00 2,874 $70,610.00
Educational and Library 6,116 $52,174.00 13,634 $40,969.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 4,285 $58,589.00 4,100 $41,962.00
Healthcare Practitioners 4,660 $78,500.00 12,660 $60,512.00
Healthcare Support 3,132 $23,750.00 10,628 $25,888.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 1,920 $32,033.00 500 $13,112.00
Law Enforcement 816 $81,682.00 335 $71,106.00
Food Preparation and Serving 7,051 $17,602.00 8,134 $16,008.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 5,770 $31,519.00 3,231 $20,059.00
Personal Care and Service 1,677 $18,788.00 5,887 $21,444.00
Sales 12,169 $45,808.00 10,725 $23,155.00
Office and Administrative Support 10,188 $39,437.00 21,479 $38,028.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 631 $27,773.00 149 $18,819.00
Construction and Extraction 8,115 $42,284.00 518 $35,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 5,581 $52,264.00 242 $39,792.00
Production 12,818 $37,630.00 5,803 $31,862.00
Transportation and Material Moving 6,969 $35,654.00 932 $28,824.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 215,740 households in Ramsey County, with an average household size of 2.48 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 123,568 families in Ramsey County with an average family size of 3.25 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 88,461 10,065 25,042 92,172
Average Household Size 3.3 3.5 3.51 1.3
Total Families 88,461 10,065 25,042 0
Average Household Size 3.28 3.05 3.25 0

Poverty

Of the 123,568 families in Ramsey County, 8.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Ramsey County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 227,279 housing units in Ramsey County, Minnesota.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 215,740 94.92%
Vacant 11,539 5.08%

36.99% of the total 227,279 housing units in Ramsey County are rental units. This is approximately 84,078 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 129,628 are occupied by the owner - or 57.03% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Ramsey County is $1,120.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Ramsey County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    2,034
  • Less than $500
    8,020
  • $500 to $999
    23,935
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    33,056
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    13,855
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    3,290
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    847
  • $3,000 or more
    1,075

Property Value

The median value of a property in Ramsey County is $254,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Ramsey County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    4,229
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    3,132
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9,663
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    21,712
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    45,035
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    34,489
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    9,871
  • $1,000,000 or more
    1,497

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Ramsey County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Ramsey County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    57,602
  • 1940 to 1949
    12,543
  • 1950 to 1959
    30,659
  • 1960 to 1969
    27,307
  • 1970 to 1979
    34,255
  • 1980 to 1989
    26,015
  • 1990 to 1999
    15,885
  • 2000 to 2009
    14,075
  • 2010 to 2013
    8,801
  • 2014 or later
    137

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Ramsey County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    22,272
  • 1 vehicle available
    79,003
  • 2 vehicles available
    80,031
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    34,434

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Ramsey County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Ramsey County that commute to work in a particular way.

23.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Ramsey County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    4,078
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    20,152
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    33,316
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    43,418
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    45,564
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    21,324
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    35,148
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    7,919
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    8,227
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    14,130
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    6,172
  • 90 or more minutes
    3,647

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Ramsey County, Minnesota in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

If you use any of the data found on this page, please consider linking back to USPopulation.org as the source and if you have any feedback or data requests, click here to contact us.

Places in Ramsey County, Minnesota

We have data for 5 places in Ramsey County, Minnesota. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.