Ramsey County, Minnesota

MN · FIPS 27123 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 542,945 #132 / 3,222
96th
Median Household Income $81,568 +8.5% #520 / 3,222
84th
Median Age 36.1 years -7.2% #2,864 / 3,222
11th
Median Home Value $326,600 +15.9% #503 / 3,222
84th
Median Gross Rent $1,329 +14.3% #386 / 3,222
88th
Poverty Rate 12.3% -2.1% #1,362 / 3,222
58th

Demographics

Ramsey County has a population of 542,945, making it the #132 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.1 years, which is 7.2% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

84.4%
Native Born
15.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Ramsey County is $81,568, ranking #520 out of 3,222 counties — 8.5% above the national median. The poverty rate is 12.3% and unemployment stands at 4.9%.

Median Household Income
$81,568 +8.5% vs nat'l
Rank #520 of 3,222
84th percentile
Per Capita Income
$46,355 +12.3% vs nat'l
Rank #333 of 3,222
90th percentile
Poverty Rate
12.3% −2.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,362 of 3,222
58th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.9% −8.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,920 of 3,222
40th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
45.6% +35.5% vs nat'l
Rank #161 of 3,222
95th percentile
Mean Commute Time
23.6 min −14.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,242 of 3,222
30th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Ramsey County is $326,600 (+15.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,329/mo and the homeownership rate is 60.6%.

Median Home Value
$326,600 +15.9% vs nat'l
Rank #503 of 3,222
84th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,329 +14.3% vs nat'l
Rank #386 of 3,222
88th percentile
Homeownership Rate
60.6% −5.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,989 of 3,222
7th percentile
60.6% Homeownership

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Health

94.5% of residents in Ramsey County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.

94.5% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.5% +3.0% vs nat'l
Rank #854 of 3,222
74th percentile

About Ramsey County, Minnesota

Ramsey County, Minnesota has a total population of 542,945, making it the 132nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ramsey County is 36.1 years, which is 7.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Ramsey County is $81,568, which ranks #520 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.5% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9%.

The median home value in Ramsey County is $326,600, 15.9% above the national median. Renters in Ramsey County pay a median gross rent of $1,329 per month. The homeownership rate is 60.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Ramsey County, 45.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 35.5% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.6 min.

Ramsey County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 57.9% of the population, followed by Asian (non-Hispanic) (15.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (12.1%).

All data for Ramsey County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.