County profile · North Dakota
Ramsey County, ND market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Ramsey County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 11,530
- −0.4% since 2020
- Households
- 5,410
- Median household income
- $61,006
- +3.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $199,300
- Jobs located here
- 5,171
- Highest market score
- 57
- Clothing and shoe stores, #768 of 2,087 scored counties
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What this means
An estimated 11,530 people live in Ramsey County, in 5,410 households. Between 2020 and 2025, the population of Ramsey County declined 0.4%, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median household income in Ramsey County is $61,006 a year, 24% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 3.6% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Ramsey County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 106, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (61).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Ramsey County are for clothing and shoe stores (57); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (57); and salons, barbers and spas (49). Ramsey County ranks #768 of 2,087 scored counties for clothing and shoe stores.
For its number of households, Ramsey County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for real estate businesses (52% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clothing and shoe stores | 57 | #768 of 2,087 | 5 | 9.2 | $2M | 157 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 57 | #805 of 2,210 | 7 | 12.9 | $1.4M | 162 | Under 3 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 49 | #1,204 of 2,385 | 17 | 31.4 | $290K | 136 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 47 | #1,350 of 2,394 | 51 | 94.3 | $140K | 92 | 8 |
| Hair salons | 45 | #1,413 of 2,339 | 9 | 16.6 | $547K | 127 | 5 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 44 | #1,372 of 2,222 | 7 | 12.9 | $2.7M | 90 | 10 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 42 | #1,304 of 2,063 | 5 | 9.2 | $3.8M | 104 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 41 | #1,633 of 2,378 | 18 | 33.3 | $307K | 69 | 4 |
| Real estate | 40 | #1,597 of 2,229 | 10 | 18.5 | Index only | 164 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 38 | #1,360 of 1,886 | 7 | 12.9 | $1M | 104 | 5 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 37 | #1,726 of 2,176 | 9 | 16.6 | Index only | 145 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 32 | #1,883 of 2,358 | 8 | 14.8 | $1.8M | 74 | 8 |
| Home repair trades | 31 | #1,814 of 2,057 | 7 | 12.9 | $1.9M | 80 | 10 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 31 | #1,987 of 2,405 | 65 | 120.1 | $295K | 80 | 23 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 31 | #2,008 of 2,405 | 35 | 64.7 | $548K | 83 | 10 |
| Pizza | 28 | #1,852 of 2,090 | 10 | 18.5 | $1.9M | 38 | 10 |
| Physical therapy | 27 | #1,254 of 1,422 | 5 | 9.2 | $1.4M | 59 | 3 |
| Gyms | 27 | #1,570 of 1,792 | 6 | 11.1 | $711K | 55 | Under 3 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 27 | #2,043 of 2,402 | 17 | 31.4 | $1.8M | 54 | Under 3 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 25 | #1,909 of 2,088 | 11 | 20.3 | $388K | 59 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 23 | #2,224 of 2,401 | 31 | 57.3 | $178K | 66 | 11 |
| Convenience stores | 22 | #1,998 of 2,261 | 11 | 20.3 | $2.8M | 36 | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 20 | #1,263 of 1,334 | 5 | 9.2 | $853K | 42 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | 18 | #1,431 of 1,530 | 8 | 14.8 | $690K | 28 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 13 | #2,203 of 2,272 | 9 | 16.6 | $951K | 76 | 11 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 7.4 | $1.8M | 57 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $6.4M | 154 | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $1.6M | 87 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $1.8M | 73 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $643K | 64 | 6 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $10.3M | 111 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $4.5M | 95 | 5 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $2.1M | 71 | 7 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $2.1M | 124 | 10 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $2.4M | 133 | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 5.5 | $1.6M | 187 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $3.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $2.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $6.8M | Too few | 5 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet businesses | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $2.1M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.7 | $6.8M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $893K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $10M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.8 | $4.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
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 | $5.5M | $1,020 | 106 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $14.1M | $2,598 | 100 |
| Food away from home | $19.2M | $3,548 | 87 |
| Groceries | $30.8M | $5,698 | 90 |
| Personal care products and services | $4.9M | $910 | 91 |
| Child care and other personal services | $1.9M | $357 | 61 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.3M | $789 | 80 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.1M | $1,318 | 102 |
| Pets | $4.2M | $774 | 85 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $10M | $1,846 | 90 |
| Vehicle insurance | $8.6M | $1,582 | 81 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $13.6M | $2,517 | 83 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $6.2M | $1,152 | 81 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $71.2M | $13,162 | 79 |
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
- 11,530−0.4% since 2020
- Households
- 5,410
- Median age
- 41.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 55%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 1,185 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 10
- Median household income
- $61,006+3.6% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $84,482
- Median home value
- $199,300
- Jobs located here
- 5,171
- Daytime population
- 11,239Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Ramsey County, ND growing?
Population estimates put Ramsey County at 11,530 people in 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, against +3.1% for the U.S. It has 5,410 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 3.6%, before inflation.
How much do households in Ramsey County, ND spend?
Households in Ramsey County spend about $71.2M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $30.8M on groceries and $19.2M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Ramsey County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 106, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (61).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Ramsey County, ND?
Of the business types scored in Ramsey County, clothing and shoe stores (57); clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (57); and salons, barbers and spas (49) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For clothing and shoe stores, that ranks #768 of 2,087 scored counties.
How does Ramsey County, ND compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Ramsey County is $61,006, 24% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population fell 0.4% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $199,300, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for real estate businesses (52% 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. 25 of the 56 business types have a score in Ramsey County, each ranked against other counties.
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