Ramsey County
Ramsey County was named in honor of Alexander Ramsey,
the first governor of the Minnesota Territory, the
second mayor of Saint Paul, and the second governor of
the state of Minnesota. He later served as senator and
secretary of war. Ramsey County is made of cities
mostly North of the Capital City of Saint Paul.Population
Estimates & Age Distribution
| Group |
2000 |
2010 |
2020 |
2030 |
| Total pop. |
511,035 |
537,610 |
555,240 |
556,840 |
| Age 4 & under |
6.8% |
7% |
7% |
6% |
| Age 5-19 |
22% |
19% |
18% |
18% |
| Age 20-64 |
60% |
62% |
59% |
56% |
| Age 65 & over |
12% |
12% |
16% |
21% |
Economic Data (2005)
| Group |
|
| Total in labor force |
282,899 |
| Unemployment rate |
4.0% |
| Average weekly wage |
$867.00 |
| Median household income |
$49,898.00 |
| Per capita personal income |
$26,958.00 |
Housing
| Group |
Number |
% |
| Population in owner occupied units |
341,085 |
72% |
| Population in renter occupied units |
135,630 |
28% |
| Paying more than 30% income for rent |
32,532 |
49% |
| Paying more than 30% income for owner
costs |
37,918 |
29% |
Educational Attainment
| Group |
Number |
% |
| Less than high school |
30,867 |
9.9% |
| High school diploma or equivalent |
77,113 |
24.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree |
72,859 |
23.3% |
| Graduate/Professional Degree |
46,608 |
14.9% |
Source: Greater Twin Cities United Way
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