Ramsey County, ND

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2021 Population

11,638

1.02% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Hoeven

Republican Party

US Senator

Kevin Cramer

Republican Party

US Representative

Kelly Armstrong

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

38.7

3.73% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

14.7%

13.4% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$55,534

5.4% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$168,500

8.85% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

5,997

2.01% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Ramsey County, ND had a population of 11.6k people with a median age of 38.7 and a median household income of $55,534. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Ramsey County, ND grew from 11,521 to 11,638, a 1.02% increase and its median household income grew from $52,688 to $55,534, a 5.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ramsey County, ND are White (Non-Hispanic) (81.3%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (9.83%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.86%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.53%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (1.16%).

None of the households in Ramsey County, ND reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

98.6% of the residents in Ramsey County, ND are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Ramsey County, ND are Lake Region State College (420 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Ramsey County, ND was $168,500, and the homeownership rate was 58.6%.

Most people in Ramsey County, ND drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 16.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Ramsey County, ND was 2 cars per household.

Ramsey County, ND borders Benson County, ND, Cavalier County, ND, Nelson County, ND, Towner County, ND, and Walsh County, ND.

United States North Dakota

Population & Diversity

Ramsey County, ND is home to a population of 11.6k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.86% of Ramsey County, ND residents were born outside of the country (449 people).

In 2021, there were 8.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.46k people) in Ramsey County, ND than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.14k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 449 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2021 Citizenship

98.9%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.6% of Ramsey County, ND residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Ramsey County, ND was 98.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Ramsey County, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ramsey County, ND

White (Non-Hispanic)
9.46k ± 40
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
1.14k ± 184
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
449 ± 141

3.12%

Hispanic Population

363 people

3.12% of the people in Ramsey County, ND are hispanic (363 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Ramsey County, ND as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for North Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Canada
2,882 ± 1,316 people
Mexico
2,860 ± 1,311 people
Liberia
2,541 ± 1,236 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of North Dakota was Canada, the natal country of 2,882 North Dakota residents, followed by Mexico with 2,860 and Liberia with 2,541.

Foreign-Born Population

3.86%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

449 people

2.93%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

337 people

As of 2021, 3.86% of Ramsey County, ND residents (449 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Ramsey County, ND was 2.93%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Ramsey County, ND compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
222 ± 93
Gulf War (2001-)
111 ± 100
Gulf War (1990s)
77 ± 54

Ramsey County, ND has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ramsey County, ND employs 6k people. The largest industries in Ramsey County, ND are Health Care & Social Assistance (956 people), Retail Trade (949 people), and Educational Services (749 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($144,531), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($89,261), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($77,528).

Males in North Dakota have an average income that is 1.36 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,494. The income inequality in North Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.433, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

2021 Value

± 545

−2.01%

1 Year decline

± 12.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ramsey County, ND declined at a rate of −2.01%, from 6.12k employees to 6k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ramsey County, ND, are Management Occupations (665 people), Sales & Related Occupations (492 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (470 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ramsey County, ND.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in North Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2021 Value

± 545

−2.01%

1 Year decline

± 12.8%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Ramsey County, ND declined at a rate of −2.01%, from 6.12k employees to 6k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ramsey County, ND, are Health Care & Social Assistance (956 people), Retail Trade (949 people), and Educational Services (749 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ramsey County, ND, though some of these residents may live in Ramsey County, ND and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,851

Median earning men ± $5,197

$37,151

Median earning women ± $3,617

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($92,321), Information ($85,708), and Public Administration ($84,911).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($130,208), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($60,590), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($48,529).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in North Dakota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in North Dakota.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

121
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
111
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
99
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$58k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$40.7k
Wholesale Trade
$36k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota to other states, or from other states to North Dakota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound North Dakota product (by dollars) was Crude petroleum with $70.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($9.25B) and Other ag prods. ($8.64B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound North Dakota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$154B

2020 Value in North Dakota

$278B

Projected 2050 Value in North Dakota

81.1% growth

In 2020, total outbound North Dakota trade was $154B. This is expected to increase 81.1% to $278B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound North Dakota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from North Dakota to other states, or from other states to North Dakota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Illinois
$27.1B
Texas
$17.1B
Minnesota
$15.8B

In 2020, the top outbound North Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Illinois with $27.1B, followed by Texas with $17.1B and Minnesota and $15.8B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that North Dakota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Ramsey County, ND went to Donald J. Trump with 66.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.38%).

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing the state of North Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Ramsey County, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (66.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (30.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.38%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Ramsey County, ND for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from North Dakota

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John Hoeven

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2011

Kevin Cramer

Senator from North Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2019

John Hoeven and Kevin Cramer are the senators currently representing North Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in North Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Ramsey County, ND

Kelly Armstrong

North Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Ramsey County, ND is currently represented by Kelly Armstrong (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Ramsey County, ND have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Ramsey County, ND awarded 420 degrees. The student population of Ramsey County, ND in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 702 male students and 919 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ramsey County, ND are White (327 and 81.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (27 and 6.75%), Two or More Races (25 and 6.25%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (8 and 2%).

The largest universities in Ramsey County, ND by number of degrees awarded are Lake Region State College (420 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Ramsey County, ND are Liberal Arts & Sciences (179 and 42.6%), Criminal Justice - Police Science (60 and 14.3%), and Registered Nursing (43 and 10.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 1,621 students enrolled in Ramsey County, ND, 43.3% men and 56.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,187 records, of which 58% were women and 42% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
20 degrees awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
87 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
43 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Ramsey County, ND was General Business Administration & Management with 20 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Ramsey County, ND according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Lake Region State College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

420 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lake Region State College with 420 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 174 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ramsey County, ND, which is 0.707 times less than the 246 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 327 degrees mean that there were 12.1 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 27 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($4,086) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($914) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.295% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.458% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (158k), Some college (147k), and Bachelors Degree (120k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Ramsey County, ND was $168,500 in 2021, which is 0.688 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $154,800 to $168,500, a 8.85% increase. The homeownership rate in Ramsey County, ND is 58.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Ramsey County, ND have an average commute time of 16.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ramsey County, ND is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ramsey County, ND is $55,534. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Ramsey County, ND was Census Tract 9577 with a value of $73,214, followed by Census Tract 9578 and Census Tract 9576, with respective values of $57,566 and $48,953.

In 2022, 9.39% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Ramsey County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.11%.

Housing

Property

$168,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,532

$2,879

Median Property Taxes

±$306

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Ramsey County, ND the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Ramsey County, ND compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

58.6%

Homeownership

2021

65.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 58.6% of the housing units in Ramsey County, ND were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ramsey County, ND compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9577
Census Tract 9578
Census Tract 9576

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Ramsey County, ND was Census Tract 9577 with a value of $73,214, followed by Census Tract 9578 and Census Tract 9576, with respective values of $57,566 and $48,953.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Ramsey County, ND colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$55,534

Median Household Income

± $5,657

4.92k

Number of Households

± 456

In 2021, the median household income of the 4.92k households in Ramsey County, ND grew to $55,534 from the previous year's value of $52,688.

The following chart displays the households in Ramsey County, ND distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Ramsey County, ND is from North Dakota.

0.433

2021 Wage GINI in North Dakota

0.432

2020 Wage GINI in North Dakota

In 2021, the income inequality in North Dakota was 0.433 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.244% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for North Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in North Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in North Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (78.7%)
Carpooled (9.79%)
Walked (6.71%)

In 2021, 78.7% of workers in Ramsey County, ND drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.79%) and those who walked to work (6.71%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

16.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ramsey County, ND have a shorter commute time (16.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.35% of the workforce in Ramsey County, ND have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Ramsey County, ND compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Ramsey County, ND distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Ramsey County, ND have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 9.39% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Ramsey County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.11%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

14.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ramsey County, ND (1.65k out of 11.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Males 55 - 64 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ramsey County, ND is White, followed by Native American and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 16.6% of the children was living in poverty in Ramsey County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 143 in Ramsey County, ND. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 136 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

91.1% of the population of Ramsey County, ND has health coverage, with 46.9% on employee plans, 13% on Medicaid, 11.5% on Medicare, 17.9% on non-group plans, and 1.84% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Ramsey County, ND see 1047 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.287% increase from the previous year (1044 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1035 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 228 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,047 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Ramsey County, ND

Primary care physicians in Ramsey County, ND see an average of 1,047 patients per year. This represents a 0.287% increase from the previous year (1,044 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Ramsey County, ND in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.4% under 18 years, 17.3% between 18 and 34 years, 35.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.87%

Uninsured

46.9%

Employer Coverage

13%

Medicaid

11.5%

Medicare

17.9%

Non-Group

1.84%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ramsey County, ND declined by 11% from 9.97% to 8.87%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Ramsey County, ND changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Ramsey County, ND.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Ramsey County, ND.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.9% in Ramsey County, ND.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Ramsey County, ND.

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