Ramsey, Minnesota facts for kids
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Ramsey
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Ramsey Municipal Center, June 2009
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Location of the city of Ramsey
within Anoka County, Minnesota |
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| Country | United States |
| State | Minnesota |
| County | Anoka |
| Founded | 1850 |
| Incorporated | November 12, 1974 |
| Area | |
| • Total | 29.84 sq mi (77.28 km2) |
| • Land | 28.86 sq mi (74.74 km2) |
| • Water | 0.98 sq mi (2.55 km2) |
| Elevation | 883 ft (269 m) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 27,646 |
| • Estimate
(2022)
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28,333 |
| • Density | 958.07/sq mi (369.91/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
55303
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| Area code(s) | 763 |
| FIPS code | 27-53026 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2396311 |
Ramsey is a city in Minnesota, United States. It is located about 22 miles (35 km) northwest of downtown Minneapolis. Ramsey is part of Anoka County and is considered a suburb of the Twin Cities.
Major roads like U.S. Highways 10 and 169 pass through Ramsey. There is also a train station for the Northstar Commuter Rail line, which connects to downtown Minneapolis. In 2020, about 27,646 people lived in Ramsey.
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Ramsey's Early Days and Growth
The first people to settle in the area that is now Ramsey were Thomas A. Holmes and James Beatty. They built a trading post in 1849. A small village called Itasca Village was planned in 1852. This village had the first post office in Anoka County. It also had a station on the Northern Pacific Railroad.
Itasca Village was later abandoned. In 1857, the first local government area, called a township, was created. It was first named Watertown, then Dover, and finally Ramsey. The city of Ramsey was officially formed on November 12, 1976. At that time, about 8,000 people lived there.
Where is Ramsey Located?
Ramsey covers an area of about 29.79 square miles (77.2 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Ramsey shares its borders with several other cities. These include Andover, Anoka, Nowthen, Oak Grove, Dayton, and Elk River.
How Many People Live in Ramsey?
Ramsey has grown quite a bit over the years. Here's how its population has changed:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1860 | 192 | — | |
| 1870 | 265 | 38.0% | |
| 1880 | 387 | 46.0% | |
| 1890 | 398 | 2.8% | |
| 1900 | 490 | 23.1% | |
| 1910 | 601 | 22.7% | |
| 1920 | 609 | 1.3% | |
| 1930 | 522 | −14.3% | |
| 1940 | 583 | 11.7% | |
| 1950 | 670 | 14.9% | |
| 1960 | 1,179 | 76.0% | |
| 1970 | 2,536 | 115.1% | |
| 1980 | 10,093 | 298.0% | |
| 1990 | 12,408 | 22.9% | |
| 2000 | 18,510 | 49.2% | |
| 2010 | 23,668 | 27.9% | |
| 2020 | 27,646 | 16.8% | |
| 2022 (est.) | 28,333 | 19.7% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 2020 Census |
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Ramsey's Population in 2010
In 2010, there were 23,668 people living in Ramsey. There were 8,033 households, which are groups of people living together in one home. Most households (67.6%) were married couples. About 43.9% of households had children under 18 living with them.
The average age of people in Ramsey was about 34.9 years old. Many residents were young, with 28.7% being under 18 years old.
Schools in Ramsey
Students in Ramsey attend public schools in two main districts: the Elk River district and the Anoka-Hennepin district.
Ramsey is also home to PACT Charter School. A charter school is a public school that operates independently. In 2023, PACT Charter School grew and now has separate buildings for elementary and secondary students.
Images for kids
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District No. 28 School, later the Ramsey Town Hall, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
See also
In Spanish: Ramsey (Minnesota) para niños
