Ramsey County, Minnesota
Ramsey County: County in Minnesota, United States
About
Ramsey County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 508,640 and a population density of 1,153 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 547,903 inhabitants. Its county seat is Saint Paul. The county was created 175 years ago in 1849.
Quick Facts about Ramsey County
| Population : | 547,903 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| Different from : | Ramsey County |
| Area : | 441 km2 |
| Water as percent of area : | 11% |
| Land as percent of area : | 89% |
| Named for : | Alexander Ramsey |
| Altitude : | 906 feet / 276 meters |
| Capital : | Saint Paul |
| Establishment : | October 10, 1849 |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:39:20 (22nd February 2025) |
| Density : | 1,242 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 7.17% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Ramsey County is located at 45°1'1"N 93°5'59"W (45.0170600, -93.0996100). It has 4 neighbors: Anoka County, Dakota County, Hennepin County and Washington County.
Ramsey County map
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The largest city of Ramsey County is Saint Paul with a population of 306,717. Other cities include, Maplewood population 40,653, Roseville population 36,178, Shoreview population 27,092 and New Brighton population 22,793. See all Ramsey County cities & populated places.
Ramsey County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ramsey County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Maplewood | 40,653 | A city in Ramsey County, Minnesota. |
| Roseville | 36,178 | City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States |
| Shoreview | 27,092 | City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, US |
| New Brighton | 22,793 | City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States |
| Vadnais Heights | 13,796 | City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Mounds View | 13,446 | City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, United States |
| North Saint Paul | 12,416 | City in Ramsey County, Minnesota |
| Little Canada | 10,335 | City in Ramsey County, Minnesota |
| Arden Hills | 10,196 | City in Ramsey County, Minnesota, US |
| Falcon Heights | 5,628 | City in Ramsey County, Minnesota |
| North Oaks | 5,345 | City in the U. |
| Lauderdale | 2,484 | City in Ramsey County, Minnesota |
| Gem Lake | 536 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| White Bear Lake | 403 | City in Ramsey County, Minnesota |
- Official Website
Official website of Ramsey County
Ramsey County has 4 neighbours.
- Anoka County county in Minnesota, United States
- Dakota County county in Minnesota, United States
- Hennepin County county in Minnesota, United States
- Washington County county in Minnesota, United States
Demographics
The population of Ramsey County increased by 7.17% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 508,640 | - | census |
| 2011 | 515,826 | 1.39% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 521,009 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 527,131 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 532,796 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 536,631 | 0.71% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 541,502 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 544,886 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 548,872 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 550,321 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 547,903 | -0.44% | estimation process |
People born in Ramsey County (7)
People born in Ramsey County, including real estate businessman William Sanders, composer Joseph Renville, Bob Milbert, .
List
- Tom Osthoff he was born in 01/01/1936
- Scott Wasiluk he was born in 01/05/1958
- Deanna Wiener (American politician) she was born in 23/03/1953
- Merc Fenn Wolfmoor was born in 14/06/1986
Other places with the same name (2)
- Ramsey County , North Dakota county in North Dakota, United States with a population of 11,388 people.
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Brooklyn Park | 79,574 | The third most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
