Ramsey County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Ramsey County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 11,563. It is the 12th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ramsey County is 40.2 years. This is 13% higher than the state median of 35.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ramsey County is $61,319. This is 19% lower than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 16.3%. This is 54% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 1.9%. This is 34% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $197,400. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $241,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 58.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ramsey County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

27.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 32.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.1%.