Ramsey, Minnesota

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This article is about the city in Anoka County. For the unincorporated community in southern Minnesota named Ramsey, see Ramsey, Mower County, Minnesota. For the county, see Ramsey County, Minnesota.
Ramsey
City
Ramsey Municipal Center, June 2009
Ramsey Municipal Center, June 2009
Location of the city of Ramsey within Anoka County, Minnesota
Location of the city of Ramsey
within Anoka County, Minnesota
Coordinates: 45°15′39″N 93°26′33″W / 45.26083°N 93.44250°W / 45.26083; -93.44250Coordinates: 45°15′39″N 93°26′33″W / 45.26083°N 93.44250°W / 45.26083; -93.44250
CountryUnited States
StateMinnesota
CountyAnoka
Government
 • MayorMark Kuzma
Area
[1]
 • Total29.83 sq mi (77.27 km2)
 • Land28.85 sq mi (74.73 km2)
 • Water0.98 sq mi (2.54 km2)
Elevation
879 ft (268 m)
Population
 (2010)[2]
 • Total23,668
 • Estimate 
(2019)[3]
27,721
 • Density960.80/sq mi (370.97/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP code
55303
Area code(s)763
FIPS code27-53026
GNIS feature ID0659677[4]
WebsiteCity of Ramsey

Ramsey is a suburb 22 miles (35 km) north-northwest of downtown Minneapolis in Anoka County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 23,668 at the 2010 census.[5] It is a northwest suburb of the Twin Cities.

U.S. Highways 10 / 169 (co-signed) and State Highway 47 are two of the main routes, and a station on the Northstar Commuter Rail line to downtown Minneapolis is located in Ramsey.

History[edit]

The city of Ramsey originated as a result of trading on the banks of the Mississippi River.[6] Ramsey is named as such because its first settlers arrived on a boat called "Governor Ramsey" named after the first territorial Governor of Minnesota, Alexander Ramsey.[7]

Geography[edit]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 29.79 square miles (77.16 km2), of which 28.81 square miles (74.62 km2) is land and 0.98 square miles (2.54 km2) is water.[8] Ramsey borders the cities of Andover, Anoka, Nowthen, Oak Grove, Dayton, and Elk River.

Demographics[edit]

District No. 28 School, later the Ramsey Town Hall, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Historical population
Census Pop. %±
1860192—
187026538.0%
188038746.0%
18903982.8%
190049023.1%
191060122.7%
19206091.3%
1930522−14.3%
194058311.7%
195067014.9%
19601,17976.0%
19702,536115.1%
198010,093298.0%
199012,40822.9%
200018,51049.2%
201023,66827.9%
2019 (est.)27,721[3]17.1%
U.S. Decennial Census[9]
2018 Estimate[10]

2010 census[edit]

As of the census[2] of 2010, there were 23,668 people, 8,033 households, and 6,484 families living in the city. The population density was 821.5 inhabitants per square mile (317.2/km2). There were 8,302 housing units at an average density of 288.2 per square mile (111.3/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 91.8% White, 2.8% African American, 0.4% Native American, 2.4% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.4% of the population.

There were 8,033 households, of which 43.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.6% were married couples living together, 8.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 4.6% had a male householder with no wife present, and 19.3% were non-families. 13.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.95 and the average family size was 3.24.

The median age in the city was 34.9 years. 28.7% of residents were under the age of 18; 7.8% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 29.4% were from 25 to 44; 27.4% were from 45 to 64; and 6.7% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

2000 census[edit]

As of the census of 2000, there were 18,510 people, 5,906 households, and 5,102 families living in the city. The population density was 642.9 people per square mile (248.2/km2). There were 5,946 housing units at an average density of 206.5 per square mile (79.7/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 96.80% White, 0.31% African American, 0.45% Native American, 0.01% Asian, 0.01% Pacific Islander, 0.28% from other races, and 1.15% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.19% of the population.

There were 5,906 households, out of which 49.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 76.8% were married couples living together, 6.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 13.6% were non-families. 8.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 1.4% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.13 and the average family size was 3.33.

In the city, the population was spread out, with 32.1% under the age of 18, 7.1% from 18 to 24, 35.5% from 25 to 44, 22.6% from 45 to 64, and 2.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 32 years. For every 100 females, there were 106.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 106.9 males.

The median income for a household in the city was $68,988, and the median income for a family was $70,926. Males had a median income of $43,898 versus $31,212 for females. The per capita income for the city was $26,057. About 1.3% of families and 1.6% of the population were below the poverty line, including 2.1% of those under age 18 and none of those age 65 or over.

Government[edit]

The current mayor of Ramsey is Mark Kuzma.[11]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "2019 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. ^ a b "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  3. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". United States Census Bureau. May 24, 2020. Retrieved May 27, 2020.
  4. ^ "US Board on Geographic Names". United States Geological Survey. 2007-10-25. Retrieved 2008-01-31.
  5. ^ "2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census. Retrieved 23 April 2011.[dead link]
  6. ^ "History | Ramsey, MN". www.ci.ramsey.mn.us. Retrieved 2020-11-10.
  7. ^ Upham, Warren (1920). Minnesota Geographic Names: Their Origin and Historic Significance. Minnesota Historical Society. p. 24.
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on 2012-07-02. Retrieved 2012-11-13.
  9. ^ United States Census Bureau. "Census of Population and Housing". Retrieved November 2, 2014.
  10. ^ "Population Estimates". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved June 8, 2018.
  11. ^ "City Council - Ramsey, MN". City of Ramsey.

External links[edit]

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