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Ramsey, Minnesota

Ramsey, Minnesota, in Anoka county, is 11 miles NW of Brooklyn Park, Minnesota (center to center) and 20 miles NW of Minneapolis, Minnesota. The city is considered part of the Minneapolis - Saint Paul metropolitan area. Ramsey has a population of 18,510.

The People and Families of Ramsey

In Ramsey, about 72% of adults are married. Ramsey is considered a city for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the city. One thing visitors notice about Ramsey is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.

Interestingly, the city is known for having more men than similar cities.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Ramsey had a median family income of $70,926. Ramsey is regarded in the state as a city where many of the people are well-off. The city has a large middle class. Ramsey finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state. An unusual characteristic of the city is the share of people in it who work at home.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Ramsey ($700). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Ramsey Housing

About 97% of housing units in Ramsey are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.

Commuting

In Ramsey, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Ramsey strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Minnesota):

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 2%trophyRamsey Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 6%Ramsey People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 11%Ramsey Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Ramsey, MN

Comparing Ramsey to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Well-Paid Single Men42
Racial Diversity27
Age of the Population22
Female Share of the Population11
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults68

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times21
Walking and Biking to Work22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes53
Affordability of Rents11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime87
Low Property Crime54
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