Ramsey County


Ramsey County, North Dakota

524 4th Ave Rm 4
Devils Lake, ND 58301
Phone: (701) 662-7006
Fax: (701) 662-7063
www.co.ramsey.nd.us

In east-central ND, northwest of Grand Forks; organized Jan 4, 1873 (prior to statehood) from Pembina County. Name Origin: For Alexander Ramsey (1815-1903), first governor of MN Territory, U.S. senator from MN (1863-75), and U.S. secretary of war (1879-81)

Area (sq mi):: 1300.88 (land 1184.85; water 116.04) Population per square mile: 9.60
Population 2005: 11,429 State rank: 12 Population change: 2000-20005 -5.30%; 1990-2000 -4.80% Population 2000: 12,066 (White 92.10%; Black or African American 0.20%; Hispanic or Latino 0.50%; Asian 0.30%; Other 7.20%). Foreign born: 1.50%. Median age: 39.50
Income 2000: per capita $18,060; median household $35,600; Population below poverty level: 12.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $23,306-$27,168
Unemployment (2004): 4.10% Unemployment change (from 2000): 0.80% Median travel time to work: 13.90 minutes Working outside county of residence: 10.30% Cities with population over 10,000: None
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Ramsey County, Minnesota

15 W Kellogg Blvd Rm 250
Saint Paul, MN 55102
Phone: (651) 266-8000
Fax: (651) 266-8039
www.co.ramsey.mn.us

In east-central MN, west of Minneapolis; original county; established Oct 27, 1849 (prior to statehood). Name Origin: For Alexander Ramsey (1815-1903), PA legislator, first MN territorial governor (1849-53), state governor (1860-63), U.S. senator (1863-75), and U.S. secretary of war (1879-81)

Area (sq mi):: 170.13 (land 155.78; water 14.36) Population per square mile: 3177.00
Population 2005: 494,920 State rank: 2 Population change: 2000-20005 -3.20%; 1990-2000 5.20% Population 2000: 511,035 (White 75.30%; Black or African American 7.60%; Hispanic or Latino 5.30%; Asian 8.80%; Other 6.30%). Foreign born: 10.60%. Median age: 33.70
Income 2000: per capita $23,536; median household $45,722; Population below poverty level: 10.60% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $33,394-$36,760
Unemployment (2004): 4.70% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.40% Median travel time to work: 21.20 minutes Working outside county of residence: 41.50% Cities with population over 10,000:
  • Saint Paul County seat (276,963)
  • Maplewood (35,528)
  • Roseville (32,695)
  • Shoreview (26,991)
  • White Bear Lake (24,051)
  • New Brighton (21,145)
  • Vadnais Heights (12,869)
  • Mounds View (12,360)
  • North Saint Paul (11,600)
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