Ramsey, Illinois facts for kids
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Ramsey, Illinois
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Ramsey village hall
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Location of Ramsey in Fayette County, Illinois.
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Location of Illinois in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | Illinois |
| County | Fayette |
| Township | Ramsey |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2) |
| • Land | 1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 614 ft (187 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 911 |
| • Density | 819.98/sq mi (316.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (CST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP Code(s) |
62080
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| Area code(s) | 618 |
| FIPS code | 17-62627 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2399038 |
| Wikimedia Commons | Ramsey, Illinois |
Ramsey is a small village located in Fayette County, Illinois, United States. In 2020, about 911 people lived there.
The village got its name from Alexander Ramsey (1815–1903). He was an important American politician who served as the second governor of Minnesota.
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Exploring Ramsey's Location and Size
Ramsey is easy to find because U.S. Route 51 goes right through the middle of the village. This road can take you north about 17 miles (27 km) to a town called Pana. If you go south about 13 miles (21 km), you'll reach Vandalia. Vandalia is the county seat, which means it's the main town where the county government offices are located.
The village of Ramsey covers a total area of about 1.11 square miles (2.87 km2). All of this area is land; there are no large bodies of water like lakes or rivers within the village limits.
Who Lives in Ramsey? A Look at the Population
The number of people living in Ramsey has changed over the years. Here's how the population has grown and shrunk:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1880 | 376 | — | |
| 1890 | 598 | 59.0% | |
| 1900 | 747 | 24.9% | |
| 1910 | 769 | 2.9% | |
| 1920 | 772 | 0.4% | |
| 1930 | 807 | 4.5% | |
| 1940 | 881 | 9.2% | |
| 1950 | 808 | −8.3% | |
| 1960 | 815 | 0.9% | |
| 1970 | 830 | 1.8% | |
| 1980 | 1,058 | 27.5% | |
| 1990 | 963 | −9.0% | |
| 2000 | 1,056 | 9.7% | |
| 2010 | 1,037 | −1.8% | |
| 2020 | 911 | −12.2% | |
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In 2020, there were 911 people living in Ramsey. These people lived in 332 households, and 208 of these were families. The village had about 426 housing units in total.
Most people in Ramsey are White, making up about 95.83% of the population. A small number of people are from African American or Native American backgrounds. About 1.10% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families in Ramsey
- About 31.9% of households in Ramsey had children under 18 living with them.
- Many households (38.25%) were married couples living together.
- About 17.17% of households had a female head of household without a husband present.
- Roughly 24.10% of all households were made up of people living alone.
- About 10.24% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household in Ramsey had about 3.11 people. The average family had about 2.62 people.
Age and Income in Ramsey
The people in Ramsey come from all age groups:
- 23.5% were under 18 years old.
- 11.8% were between 18 and 24.
- 23.5% were between 25 and 44.
- 23.8% were between 45 and 64.
- 17.5% were 65 years old or older.
The average age in the village was 38.6 years.
For income, the average household earned about $31,875 per year. Families earned a bit more, with an average income of $52,917. The average income per person in the village was $22,526. About 19.8% of the total population lived below the poverty line.
Famous People from Ramsey
Even though Ramsey is a small village, some notable people have connections to it:
- Glen Hobbie: He was a baseball player who lived in Ramsey until he passed away in 2013.
- H. L. Hunt: This oil tycoon was born near Ramsey. He was so famous that he even inspired the 1980s TV show Dallas.
- John Staff: A Sergeant in the US Army, he was born in Ramsey.
- Tex Williams: A well-known country and swing musician, famous for his song "Smoke! Smoke! Smoke! (That Cigarette)", was also born in Ramsey.
Images for kids
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The Ramsey post office building.
See also
In Spanish: Ramsey (Illinois) para niños
