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Ramsey County, MN market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Ramsey County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 541,623
- −1.8% since 2020
- Households
- 221,327
- Median household income
- $81,568
- +26.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $326,600
- Jobs located here
- 325,019
- Highest market score
- 75
- Convenience stores, #288 of 2,261 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in Ramsey County by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of Ramsey County. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
An estimated 541,623 people live in Ramsey County, in 221,327 households. Population estimates put the population change in Ramsey County from 2020 to 2025 at −1.8%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Ramsey County is $81,568 a year, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 26.2% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Ramsey County spend the most on medical and dental services (an index of 117, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on vehicle insurance (71).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Ramsey County are for convenience stores (75), urgent care and walk-in clinics (74) and HVAC and plumbing companies (73). Ramsey County ranks #288 of 2,261 scored counties for convenience stores.
Ramsey County is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. For its number of households, Ramsey County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for chiropractors (91% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for pest control companies (57% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Ramsey County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Ramsey County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convenience stores | 75 | #288 of 2,261 | 114 | 5.2 | $12.2M | 155 | 26 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 74 | #26 of 325 | 8 | 0.4 | $41.7M | 170 | 9 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 73 | #146 of 1,707 | 89 | 4.0 | $7.2M | 152 | 91 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 73 | #147 of 1,461 | 48 | 2.2 | $4.2M | 166 | 29 |
| Electricians | 72 | #126 of 1,160 | 33 | 1.5 | $19.5M | 162 | 66 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 72 | #161 of 1,302 | 74 | 3.3 | $4.5M | 144 | 27 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 71 | #232 of 1,656 | 106 | 4.8 | $3.1M | 177 | 178 |
| Home repair trades | 70 | #212 of 2,057 | 199 | 9.0 | $3.2M | 133 | 198 |
| Pet businesses | 69 | #302 of 2,200 | 168 | 7.6 | $1.2M | 137 | 94 |
| Pest control | 67 | #118 of 699 | 13 | 0.6 | $22.4M | 219 | 6 |
| Veterinarians | 67 | #332 of 1,485 | 64 | 2.9 | $3.2M | 116 | 47 |
| Tire shops | 65 | #390 of 1,530 | 53 | 2.4 | $3.9M | 155 | 22 |
| Physical therapy | 63 | #361 of 1,422 | 97 | 4.4 | $3.4M | 143 | 78 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 62 | #134 of 479 | 9 | 0.4 | $22.9M | 167 | 11 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 62 | #696 of 2,402 | 345 | 15.6 | $4M | 119 | 144 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 61 | #445 of 1,493 | 93 | 4.2 | $3.1M | 107 | 117 |
| Pizza | 61 | #605 of 2,090 | 142 | 6.4 | $6.5M | 128 | 427 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 61 | #673 of 2,222 | 224 | 10.1 | $4.1M | 135 | 427 |
| Gas stations | 61 | #691 of 2,358 | 132 | 6.0 | $3.9M | 162 | 132 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 58 | #477 of 1,327 | 56 | 2.5 | $3.7M | 119 | 39 |
| Car washes and detailing | 58 | #516 of 1,451 | 77 | 3.5 | $2.7M | 106 | 20 |
| Gyms | 58 | #603 of 1,792 | 163 | 7.4 | $1.4M | 107 | 63 |
| Auto repair and car care | 58 | #822 of 2,401 | 595 | 26.9 | $346K | 129 | 259 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 56 | #639 of 1,771 | 154 | 7.0 | $1.9M | 113 | 252 |
| Nail salons | 55 | #527 of 1,328 | 84 | 3.8 | $2.8M | 167 | 69 |
| Spas and skin care | 55 | #692 of 1,769 | 189 | 8.5 | $1.2M | 141 | 49 |
| Auto repair shops | 55 | #933 of 2,378 | 361 | 16.3 | $571K | 128 | 196 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 55 | #940 of 2,405 | 1,094 | 49.4 | $846K | 127 | 399 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 55 | #946 of 2,405 | 2,007 | 90.7 | $461K | 124 | 959 |
| Laundromats | 54 | #335 of 785 | 37 | 1.7 | $12.7M | 101 | 13 |
| Pet stores | 54 | #408 of 974 | 44 | 2.0 | $4.6M | 102 | 18 |
| Hair salons | 54 | #951 of 2,339 | 448 | 20.2 | $522K | 121 | 138 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 53 | #572 of 1,334 | 106 | 4.8 | $2.1M | 106 | 59 |
| Barbershops | 53 | #615 of 1,356 | 95 | 4.3 | $2.5M | 131 | 17 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 53 | #810 of 1,889 | 180 | 8.1 | $5.1M | 124 | 145 |
| Roofing and gutters | 52 | #551 of 1,177 | 77 | 3.5 | $8.4M | 99 | 41 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 52 | #857 of 1,886 | 260 | 11.7 | $1.3M | 130 | 182 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 51 | #1,009 of 2,087 | 302 | 13.6 | $1.6M | 122 | 150 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 49 | #1,048 of 2,063 | 238 | 10.8 | $3.9M | 105 | 127 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 49 | #1,091 of 2,088 | 331 | 15.0 | $688K | 104 | 122 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 49 | #1,222 of 2,394 | 1,623 | 73.3 | $205K | 135 | 611 |
| Dry cleaners | 48 | #283 of 507 | 32 | 1.4 | $14.7M | 94 | 18 |
| Funeral homes | 48 | #745 of 1,472 | 45 | 2.0 | $627K | 92 | 24 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 48 | #1,257 of 2,385 | 839 | 37.9 | $279K | 131 | 277 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 47 | #444 of 777 | 62 | 2.8 | $3.7M | 90 | 63 |
| Child care and preschools | 46 | #920 of 1,611 | 116 | 5.2 | $907K | 90 | 131 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 46 | #1,272 of 2,210 | 462 | 20.9 | $1M | 115 | 181 |
| Home inspectors | 45 | #240 of 415 | 15 | 0.7 | Index only | 83 | 11 |
| Grocery stores | 45 | #1,171 of 2,070 | 162 | 7.3 | $8.6M | 92 | 118 |
| House cleaning | 40 | #594 of 847 | 48 | 2.2 | $6.1M | 95 | 129 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 40 | #613 of 887 | 72 | 3.3 | Index only | 116 | 43 |
| Chiropractors | 29 | #1,305 of 1,490 | 228 | 10.3 | $1.5M | 61 | 137 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 29 | #2,048 of 2,176 | 608 | 27.5 | Index only | 99 | 273 |
| Real estate | 26 | #2,160 of 2,229 | 776 | 35.1 | Index only | 97 | 543 |
| Property management | 24 | #848 of 910 | 81 | 3.7 | Index only | 73 | 167 |
| Insurance agencies | 22 | #2,027 of 2,272 | 307 | 13.9 | $1M | 80 | 213 |
Household spending in Ramsey County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $206.1M | $931 | 97 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $510.4M | $2,306 | 89 |
| Food away from home | $925.4M | $4,181 | 103 |
| Groceries | $1.4B | $6,279 | 99 |
| Personal care products and services | $234M | $1,057 | 105 |
| Child care and other personal services | $105.2M | $475 | 82 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $227.6M | $1,029 | 105 |
| Medical and dental services | $333.2M | $1,506 | 117 |
| Pets | $202.8M | $916 | 101 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $469.1M | $2,120 | 103 |
| Vehicle insurance | $307.7M | $1,390 | 71 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $643M | $2,905 | 96 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $290.9M | $1,314 | 93 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $3.3B | $14,788 | 89 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Ramsey County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 541,623−1.8% since 2020
- Households
- 221,327
- Median age
- 37.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 61%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.6
- Land area
- 152 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 3,566
- Median household income
- $81,568+26.2% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $112,592
- Median home value
- $326,600
- Jobs located here
- 325,019
- Daytime population
- 607,513Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Ramsey County, MN growing?
Population estimates put Ramsey County at 541,623 people in 2025, down 1.8% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 221,327 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 26.2%, before inflation.
How much do households in Ramsey County, MN spend?
Households in Ramsey County spend about $3.3B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $1.4B on groceries and $925.4M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Ramsey County runs highest on medical and dental services (an index of 117, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on vehicle insurance (71).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Ramsey County, MN?
Of the business types scored in Ramsey County, convenience stores (75), urgent care and walk-in clinics (74) and HVAC and plumbing companies (73) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For convenience stores, that ranks #288 of 2,261 scored counties.
How does Ramsey County, MN compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Ramsey County is $81,568, in line with the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 1.8% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $326,600, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for chiropractors (91% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for pest control companies (57% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in Ramsey County, each ranked against other counties.
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