Ramsey, MN Demographics

A map of Ramsey's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	23,257	22,599	81.8%	81.7%
Black	2,089	1,790	7.4%	6.5%
Multiracial	1,597	1,232	5.6%	4.5%
Asian	935	872	3.3%	3.2%
Hispanic	460	966	1.6%	3.5%
Native American/Other	83	187	0.3%	0.7%

Ramsey, Minnesota has an estimated population of 28,421, a slight increase from the 27,646 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 81.8% White, 7.4% Black, 5.6% Multiracial, 3.3% Asian, 1.6% Hispanic, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ramsey, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ramsey is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ramsey, that probability was 32.3% in 2020 and 32.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ramsey is ranked the 35th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Ramsey was ranked the 35th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Ramsey's White Population

23,257 residents of Ramsey, or 81.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ramsey is higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Ramsey ranks 718th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ramsey's White population has grown by an estimated 2.9%. White residents' share of Ramsey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 81.8%.

Ramsey is more White than neighboring Dayton (76.7% White), Anoka (74.9% White), and Champlin (75.1% White). Ramsey is less White than neighboring Nowthen (95.9% White), and Andover (85.7% White).

Ramsey's Black Population

2,089 residents of Ramsey, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ramsey is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Ramsey ranks 60th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ramsey's Black population has grown by an estimated 16.7%. Black residents' share of Ramsey's population has increased from 6.5% to 7.4%.

Ramsey is more Black than neighboring Dayton (5.2% Black), Nowthen (0% Black), and Andover (4.6% Black). Ramsey is less Black than neighboring Anoka (7.9% Black), and Champlin (9.7% Black).

Ramsey's Asian Population

935 residents of Ramsey, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ramsey is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Ramsey ranks 98th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ramsey's Asian population has grown by an estimated 7.2%. Asian residents' share of Ramsey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.

Ramsey is more Asian than neighboring Dayton (2.4% Asian), Nowthen (0% Asian), and Andover (3% Asian). Ramsey is less Asian than neighboring Anoka (3.7% Asian), and Champlin (4.3% Asian).

Ramsey's Hispanic Population

460 residents of Ramsey, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ramsey is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Ramsey ranks 368th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ramsey's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 52.4%. Hispanic residents' share of Ramsey's population has decreased from 3.5% to 1.6%.

Ramsey is less Hispanic than neighboring Dayton (5.8% Hispanic), Anoka (7.9% Hispanic), Nowthen (1.9% Hispanic), Champlin (4.6% Hispanic), and Andover (2.7% Hispanic).

Ramsey's Native American/Other Population

83 residents of Ramsey, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ramsey is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Ramsey ranks 434th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ramsey's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 55.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ramsey's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Ramsey is more Native American/Other than neighboring Nowthen (0.2% Native American/Other). Ramsey is less Native American/Other than neighboring Anoka (1.2% Native American/Other), Champlin (1.3% Native American/Other), and Andover (0.8% Native American/Other).

Ramsey's Multiracial Population

1,597 residents of Ramsey, or 5.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ramsey is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Ramsey ranks 260th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Ramsey's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 29.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Ramsey's population has increased from 4.5% to 5.6%.

Ramsey is more Multiracial than neighboring Anoka (4.4% Multiracial), Nowthen (1.9% Multiracial), Champlin (5.1% Multiracial), and Andover (3.2% Multiracial). Ramsey is less Multiracial than neighboring Dayton (9.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.