Ramsey County, Minnesota

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 544,438

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    Ramsey County is a large county in Minnesota with a population of 544,438. The median household income is $81,004, 25% above the national average. The poverty rate is 12.4%, median home value is $304,900, and 45.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 89% above the national average.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    544,438

    2023 estimate

    Rank #128 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $81,004

    Household

    Rank #477 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $304,900

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #472 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    45.5%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #151 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    50.9%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    15.7%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    23.2%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    3.6%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Minnesota
    $75,757
    Ramsey County
    $81,004

    7% above Minnesota avg·25% above national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Minnesota
    10.0%
    Ramsey County
    12.4%

    24% below Minnesota avg·17% above national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Minnesota
    64.5%
    Ramsey County
    68.7%

    6% above Minnesota avg·19% above national avg

    Economic Indicators

    Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →

    $45,193

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    12.4%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    68.7%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Minnesota
    $222,532
    Ramsey County
    $304,900

    37% above Minnesota avg·46% above national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Minnesota
    $915
    Ramsey County
    $1,298

    42% above Minnesota avg·40% above national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Minnesota
    78.1%
    Ramsey County
    61.0%

    22% below Minnesota avg·16% below national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Minnesota
    22.8%
    Ramsey County
    31.2%

    37% below Minnesota avg·32% below national avg

    Housing Units

    231,606

    Households

    219,075

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    2.4

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $1,913

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    91.7%

    Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →

    22 min

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Minnesota
    26.1%
    Ramsey County
    45.5%

    74% above Minnesota avg·89% above national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Minnesota
    93.2%
    Ramsey County
    91.5%

    2% below Minnesota avg·3% above national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    9.2%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    6.0%

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