Ramsey, New Jersey facts for kids
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Ramsey, New Jersey
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The historic Old Stone House in Ramsey
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Location of Ramsey in Bergen County highlighted in red (left). Inset map: Location of Bergen County in New Jersey highlighted in orange (right).
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Census Bureau map of Ramsey, New Jersey
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 Ramsey, New Jersey
Location in Bergen County, New Jersey
Ramsey, New Jersey
Location in New Jersey
Ramsey, New Jersey
Location in the United States
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| Country |  United States |
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| State |  New Jersey |
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| County | Bergen | |
| Incorporated | March 10, 1908 | |
| Named for | Peter J. Ramsey | |
| Government | ||
| • Type | Borough | |
| • Body | Borough Council | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 5.57 sq mi (14.43 km2) | |
| • Land | 5.50 sq mi (14.25 km2) | |
| • Water | 0.07 sq mi (0.18 km2) 1.24% | |
| Area rank | 266th of 565 in state 9th of 70 in county |
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| Elevation | 351 ft (107 m) | |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 14,798 | |
| • Estimate
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14,706 | |
| • Rank | 178th of 565 in state 23rd of 70 in county |
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| • Density | 2,689.1/sq mi (1,038.3/km2) | |
| • Density rank | 241st of 565 in state 47th of 70 in county |
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| Time zone | UTC−05:00 (Eastern (EST)) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−04:00 (Eastern (EDT)) | |
| ZIP Code |
07446
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| Area code(s) | 201 | |
| FIPS code | 3400361680 | |
| GNIS feature ID | 0885364 | |
Ramsey is a borough in Bergen County, New Jersey. It is a suburb of New York City, located about 26 miles northwest of Midtown Manhattan. In 2020, the borough's population was 14,798. This was a small increase from 14,473 people in 2010.
Ramsey became an official borough on March 10, 1908. It was created from parts of Hohokus Township. Later, more land was added from Waldwick in 1921. Some parts were also given to Saddle River in 1925.
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History of Ramsey
Before European settlers arrived, the Lenape Native Americans lived in the area that is now Ramsey.
The most famous historical place here is the Old Stone House. It's an old house made of stone, built in the early 1700s. It was first a Dutch farmhouse. During the Revolutionary War, it served as a tavern. People say that Aaron Burr, a famous American politician, stopped there for a drink. The house became a historical site in 1960.
Ramsey is named after Peter J. Ramsey. He was a landowner who died around 1854. In 1848, he sold the land where a railroad station was built. This station was called "Ramsey's Station."
Geography and Location
Ramsey covers about 5.57 square miles (14.43 km2). Most of this area is land, with a small amount of water.
The borough is surrounded by other towns in Bergen County. To the southeast is Allendale. To the north, west, and southwest is Mahwah. To the east are Saddle River and Upper Saddle River.
Population and People
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 1,074 | — | |
| 1910 | 1,667 | 55.2% | |
| 1920 | 2,090 | 25.4% | |
| 1930 | 3,258 | 55.9% | |
| 1940 | 3,566 | 9.5% | |
| 1950 | 4,670 | 31.0% | |
| 1960 | 9,527 | 104.0% | |
| 1970 | 12,571 | 32.0% | |
| 1980 | 12,899 | 2.6% | |
| 1990 | 13,228 | 2.6% | |
| 2000 | 14,351 | 8.5% | |
| 2010 | 14,473 | 0.9% | |
| 2020 | 14,798 | 2.2% | |
| 2023 (est.) | 14,706 | 1.6% | |
| Population sources: 1910–1920 1910 1910–1930 1900–2020 2000 2010 2020 |
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2010 Census Information
In 2010, Ramsey had 14,473 people living in 5,363 households. About 3,926 of these were families. The population density was about 2,622 people per square mile.
Most residents, about 89.45%, were White. About 6.66% were Asian, and 0.65% were Black or African American. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 5.98% of the population.
About 36.8% of households had children under 18. The average household had 2.69 people. The average family had 3.21 people.
About 26.6% of the population was under 18 years old. About 12.7% were 65 years or older. The average age in Ramsey was 42.0 years.
Economy and Jobs
The Ramsey Farmers Market is a popular spot. It has vendors selling local produce, food, drinks, and flowers. It's held every Sunday at the Ramsey NJ Transit Station.
Some companies have offices in Ramsey:
- Flight Centre, a travel company, used to be here. They moved to Montvale in 2016.
- Konica Minolta, a company that makes cameras and office equipment, has its U.S. offices in Ramsey.
- Okonite, a company that makes electrical cables, is based in Ramsey.
Common jobs for women in Ramsey (2008-2012) included:
- Health care and social assistance (22%)
- Educational services (16%)
- Finance and insurance (11%)
Common jobs for men in Ramsey (2008-2012) included:
- Finance and insurance (17%)
- Manufacturing (13%)
- Professional, scientific, and technical services (10%)
Arts and Culture
Ramsey used to have an old-style movie theater with two screens. It closed in 2013 but reopened in 2014 after people raised money to update it. Sadly, it closed permanently in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ramsey has six places of worship:
- First Presbyterian Church
- Lutheran Church of the Redeemer
- St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church
- St. Paul's Ukrainian Catholic Church
- St. John's Episcopal Church
- Grace Baptist Church
Parks and Recreation
Ramsey has about 153 acres of land protected as open space. This helps the borough keep a "rural feel" even though most of it is developed.
The Ramsey Golf and Country Club opened in 1995. It has an 18-hole golf course. It also has a restaurant, swimming pool, picnic area, playground, tennis courts, and a banquet room.
Finch Park is a large park with many features. It has a playground, picnic areas, and eight fields for baseball and softball. There's also a street hockey rink and basketball courts. A memorial for the September 11, 2001, attacks is located here. The park is home to the Ramsey Recreation Commission and the Ramsey Baseball and Softball Association. In the summer, the Rec Commission runs a summer camp at Finch Park.
The Ramsey Municipal Pool has a newly renovated pool and waterslides. It also has a recreational field, a pavilion, beach volleyball, and basketball courts.
Behind Ramsey High School, there are five tennis courts and a running track open to the public. The high school football field and Creamer Field have night lights. Two other fields with lights are at the MacFarran Field complex.
Behind Tisdale Elementary School, there are two softball fields for community use.
Suraci Pond and Garrison Pond are small lakes with areas for fishing, picnic benches, and hiking trails.
Education in Ramsey
Ramsey has a highly educated population. It was ranked as one of the top 15 most educated towns in New Jersey with at least 10,000 people. About 40.3% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.
The Ramsey Public School District serves students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade. In the 2021–22 school year, the district had five schools and about 2,598 students. The schools are:
- Mary A. Hubbard Elementary School (PreK–3)
- Wesley D. Tisdale Elementary School (PreK–3)
- John Y. Dater Elementary School (grades 4–5)
- Eric S. Smith Middle School (grades 6–8)
- Ramsey High School (grades 9–12)
Students from Saddle River attend Ramsey's middle school. They can then choose to go to either Ramsey High School or Northern Highlands Regional High School.
Ramsey High School was ranked 30th among public high schools in New Jersey in 2012 by New Jersey Monthly magazine.
Students in Bergen County can also attend special high school programs. These include the Bergen County Academies in Hackensack and the Bergen Tech campuses in Teterboro or Paramus. These programs are for students who want to focus on specific skills.
The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark oversees two private schools in Ramsey:
- The Academy of St. Paul (grades K–8)
- Don Bosco Preparatory High School (grades 9–12), an all-boys Catholic high school. In 2015, the Academy of St. Paul was named a National Blue Ribbon School.
Transportation and Roads
As of 2010, Ramsey had about 65.32 miles of roads. Most of these roads are maintained by the town itself.
Many roads serve Ramsey and nearby towns. This makes it easy to drive to New York State (including New York City) and other places in New Jersey. Route 17 and County Route 507 are near Ramsey's downtown. Interstate 287 and U.S. Route 202 pass through nearby Mahwah. The New York State Thruway and NY Route 59 run through Suffern, New York, to the north.
Public Transportation Options
Ramsey has two NJ Transit train stations. These stations provide train service to and from Hoboken Terminal. From there, you can connect to Penn Station New York in Midtown Manhattan.
The Ramsey Main Street station was built in 1868. It is the oldest operating passenger train station in New Jersey. The Ramsey Route 17 station opened in 2004. It is a park-and-ride station located along Route 17 South. Both stations are stops on NJ Transit's Main Line and Bergen County Line.
Short Line also provides bus service along Route 17. These buses go to the Port Authority Bus Terminal in Midtown Manhattan.
Notable People from Ramsey
Many interesting people have lived in or are connected to Ramsey:
- Danny Aiello (1933–2019), a famous actor who lived in Ramsey for many years.
- Adrienne Asch (1946–2013), a blind bioethicist.
- Tom Austin, drummer and lyricist for the band The Royal Teens, known for their song "Short Shorts".
- Shawn Batten (born 1971), an actress.
- Chase Bisontis, an American football player.
- Edd Cartier (1914–2008), an illustrator for magazines.
- John Colaneri (born 1981), a TV host and home makeover expert.
- Mike Dietze (born 1989), a professional soccer player.
- Louise Eisenhardt (1891–1967), an early neuropathologist.
- Jeremiah Fraites (born 1986), co-founder and drummer of the band the Lumineers.
- Thomas E. Franklin (born 1966), a photographer famous for "Raising the Flag at Ground Zero".
- Jonathan Halyalkar, a child actor from the sitcom Who's the Boss?.
- Henry Herx (1933–2012), a film critic.
- Charles Ernest Hosking Jr. (1924–1967), a United States Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient.
- Walter Johnsen (born 1950), a business leader.
- Bridget Anne Kelly, a former government official.
- Mike Laga (born 1960), a former professional baseball player.
- Maria LaRosa, a meteorologist for The Weather Channel.
- Mariel Loveland, a writer and musician.
- Bob McAdoo (born 1951), a former New York Knicks basketball player.
- Ryan McGinley (born 1977), a photographer.
- Bill Pellington (1927–1994), a football player for the Baltimore Colts.
- Jimmie Rivera (born 1989), a professional mixed martial artist.
- Ariel A. Rodriguez (1947–2017), a judge.
- Pete Rohrman (born 1970), a political activist.
- Wesley Schultz (born 1982), guitarist and lead singer of The Lumineers.
- Tommy Sweeney (born 1995), a football player for the Buffalo Bills.
- Justin Trattou (born 1988), a football player for the Minnesota Vikings and New York Giants.
- Buck Williams (born 1960), an NBA All-Star basketball player.
Images for kids
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The historic Old Stone House in Ramsey
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Seal of Ramsey
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Location of Ramsey in Bergen County
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Census Bureau map of Ramsey, New Jersey
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Route 17 northbound in Ramsey
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The Ramsey NJ Transit Station, the oldest operating passenger rail station in New Jersey.
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See also
In Spanish: Ramsey (Nueva Jersey) para niños
