Ramsey County, North Dakota Demographics 2026
Ramsey County, North Dakota has a population of 11,556, the 12th most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $61,006 and the median home value is $199,300. The poverty rate is 15.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Ramsey County Quick Facts
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 | 11,563 | 11,556 | -0.1% |
| Median household income | $61,319 | $61,006 | -0.5% |
| Median home value | $197,400 | $199,300 | +1.0% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 32 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Ramsey County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Devils Lake | 7,308 | $43,220 | 21.8% | $164,900 |
| Edmore | 240 | $70,792 | 22.6% | $85,000 |
| Crary | 114 | N/A | 15.8% | $59,200 |
| Starkweather | 50 | $55,417 | 6.0% | $55,000 |
| Brocket | 43 | $103,750 | 0.0% | N/A |
| Hampden | 21 | N/A | 28.6% | N/A |
| Lawton | 21 | N/A | 4.8% | $23,300 |
| Churchs Ferry | 4 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
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Population Overview
Ramsey County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 11,556. It is the 12th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 8 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Ramsey County is 40.3 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. 10.4% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Ramsey County is $61,006. This is 20% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 15.2%. This is 40% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.2%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $199,300. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $249,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.3x. 54.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% lower than the state average of 62.8%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Ramsey County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 81.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.8%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.
Education
25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 32.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.8%.
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 North Dakota 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, North Dakota?
Ramsey County has a population of 11,556, making it the 12th most populous county in North Dakota.
What is the median income in Ramsey County?
The median household income in Ramsey County is $61,006 with a poverty rate of 15.2%.
How many cities are in Ramsey County, North Dakota?
Ramsey County contains 8 Census-designated places.