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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.
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.
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.
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.
About 97% of housing units in Ramsey are owner-occupied. Housing in the city tends to be newer construction.
In Ramsey, 93% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Ramsey to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Minnesota (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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