Ramsey County, Minnesota
Located in Minnesota, Ramsey County has a population of 542,945 residents and a median age of 36.1 years, making it the #132 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.3%. The median home value is $326,600, and the median household income is $81,568, which is 9% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
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 Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
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 Trend
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Education
In Ramsey County, 45.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 35.5% above the national average, ranking #161 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Ramsey County is 77.6 years. 16.8% of adults report poor or fair health and 6.7% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
15.8% of adults in Ramsey County smoke , 32.6% are obese , and 20.4% report excessive drinking. The drug overdose death rate is 36.8 per 100,000.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
The homicide rate in Ramsey County is 5.7 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 12.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 6.0 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
15.1% of children in Ramsey County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 5.7 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 12.9 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Ramsey County is 76.2%. The mean commute time is 23.6 min, which is 14.7% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Ramsey County voted Democratic with a margin of 43.3%. The vote was 70.5% Dem / 27.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.1 toward Republicans .
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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.