Ramsey County, Minnesota
MN · FIPS 27123 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 542,945 | — | #132 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $81,568 | +8.5% | #520 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.1 years | -7.2% | #2,864 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $326,600 | +15.9% | #503 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,329 | +14.3% | #386 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 12.3% | -2.1% | #1,362 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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94.5% of residents in Ramsey County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.0% above the national rate.
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.