Ramsey County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Ramsey County, Minnesota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Ramsey County, Minnesota has a population of 542,945, the 2nd most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $81,568 and the median home value is $326,600. The poverty rate is 12.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Ramsey County Quick Facts

Population 542,945

Median Household Income $81,568

Median Home Value $326,600

Poverty Rate 12.3%

Unemployment Rate 4.9%

Median Age 36.1 years

Homeownership Rate 60.6%

Affordability Ratio 4.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 45.6%

High School Graduation 91.7%

Cities/Places 17

Population 542,945 2nd of 87

Median Income $81,568 8% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.3%

Unemployment 4.9%

How Ramsey County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	544,438	542,945	-0.3%
Median household income	$81,004	$81,568	+0.7%
Median home value	$304,900	$326,600	+7.1%

Median Household Income

Ramsey

$81,568

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Ramsey

$326,600

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 13.0%

$25K-$50K 16.4%

$50K-$100K 29.5%

$100K+ 41.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

2.7%

$20K-$25K

2.9%

$25K-$30K

2.9%

$30K-$35K

3.2%

$35K-$40K

3.5%

$40K-$45K

3.6%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

7.3%

$60K-$75K

9.5%

$75K-$100K

12.7%

$100K-$125K

10.4%

$125K-$150K

7.5%

$150K-$200K

10.3%

$200K+

12.8%

Employment

4.9% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

68.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 60.6%

Renter 39.4%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,329/mo 19.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.1%

18-34

25.3%

35-54

24.4%

55-74

20.9%

75+

6.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Ramsey County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
St. Paul	307,284	$73,394	15.6%	$294,500
Blaine	72,488	$106,801	7.2%	$352,400
Maplewood	40,695	$91,394	11.2%	$323,200
Roseville	35,802	$86,930	7.5%	$352,100
Shoreview	26,714	$108,370	5.6%	$383,700
White Bear Lake	23,908	$83,554	7.0%	$331,800
New Brighton	22,710	$88,521	8.3%	$364,700
Mounds View	12,926	$90,009	11.9%	$324,200
Vadnais Heights	12,838	$98,685	3.9%	$363,100
North St. Paul	12,570	$84,797	11.2%	$298,500
Little Canada	10,514	$77,957	11.5%	$319,800
Arden Hills	9,658	$134,118	4.7%	$441,900
Spring Lake Park	7,032	$90,753	11.0%	$290,100
North Oaks	5,179	$231,742	5.1%	$821,200
Falcon Heights	5,085	$96,528	7.5%	$384,500
Lauderdale	2,388	$78,684	7.3%	$283,300
Gem Lake	483	$124,583	3.1%	$568,900

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Population Overview

Ramsey County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 542,945. It is the 2nd most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 17 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ramsey County is 36.1 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ramsey County is $81,568. This is 8% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 1% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.9%. This is 20% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $326,600. Housing costs are about the same as the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.0x. 60.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 16% lower than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ramsey County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 57.9% of the population. Asian residents account for 15.0%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (12.1% vs 7.0%). The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (15.0% vs 5.1%).

Education

45.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Ramsey County in the top 10% of all counties in the state for educational attainment. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 91.7%. Notably, 18.4% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Ramsey County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Minnesota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ramsey County, Minnesota?

Ramsey County has a population of 542,945, making it the 2nd most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Ramsey County?

The median household income in Ramsey County is $81,568 with a poverty rate of 12.3%.

How many cities are in Ramsey County, Minnesota?

Ramsey County contains 17 Census-designated places.