North Dakota

Ramsey

11,605
2020 population
1880
first census record
15
census records

About Ramsey

Ramsey, North Dakota, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 281. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 11,605.

Its recorded population peaked at 16,252 in 1930, and has since declined by roughly 29 percent.

On the ground today, 15 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census YearPopulationChart
202011,605
201011,451
200012,066
199012,681
198013,048
197012,915
196013,443
195014,373
194015,626
193016,252
192015,427
191015,199
19009,198
18904,418
1880281
Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Ramsey

National Register of Historic Places listings in Ramsey, North Dakota.

Locke Block
Devils Lake
Devils Lake Carnegie Library
Devils Lake
Central High School
Devils Lake
US Post Office and Courthouse
Devils Lake
Devils Lake Masonic Temple
Devils Lake
Sons of Jacob Cemetery
Garske
St. Olaf Lutheran Church
Devils Lake
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Frequently asked about Ramsey

When does Ramsey first appear in the US census?
Ramsey, North Dakota first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 281.
What is the population of Ramsey?
At the most recent federal census (2020), Ramsey had a recorded population of 11,605.
When did Ramsey's population peak?
Ramsey's recorded population peaked at 16,252 in 1930.
How many historic places are in Ramsey?
15 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Ramsey, North Dakota.
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