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Ramseur, NC
Town in Randolph County, North Carolina.
Population
2,150
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,074
ZIP codes
0
Ramseur and its ZIP codes
Ramseur at a glance
- Ramseur is about 4.9 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $35,923, 50% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,300 (46% below North Carolina) and median rent is $683 a month.
Local data for Ramseur, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Ramseur, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$35,923
Poverty rate
47.7%
Median home value
$155,300
Median rent
$683/mo
Homeownership
44.6%
Bachelor's or higher
12.9%
Median age
30.1
Average commute
25.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (601), Mexican Americans (543), German Americans (387).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Randolph County. PPP loans are for Ramseur.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,246
45,446 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,934
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$925M
FY 2026, $6,414 per person
How people get to work
Ramseur, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.6%
- Carpooled14.2%
- Public transit0.4%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.8%
Average one-way commute: 25.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ramseur, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
672
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
108
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 27°F
45.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ramseur, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.1%
U.S. 33.3% +8.8 pts
Diabetes
16.2%
U.S. 12.1% +4.1 pts
Smoking
18.7%
U.S. 12.8% +5.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.8%
U.S. 11.1% +4.7 pts
Cities near Ramseur
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FranklinvilleTown | 2.5 mi | 1.7 |
| StaleyTown | 7.3 mi | 1.2 |
| LibertyTown | 9.5 mi | 3.2 |
| RandlemanCity | 10 mi | 4.1 |
| Siler CityTown | 11 mi | 6.7 |
| AsheboroCity | 12 mi | 19.5 |
| BennettCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| SeagroveTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| Pleasant GardenTown | 17 mi | 15 |
| Forest OaksCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4.8 |
| GoldstonTown | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| ArchdaleCity | 21 mi | 9 |
| RobbinsTown | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| TrinityCity | 22 mi | 16.9 |
| AlamanceVillage | 23 mi | 0.8 |
| SaxapahawCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ramseur, NC in?
- Ramseur is in Randolph County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Ramseur, NC?
- About 2,150 people live in Ramseur, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ramseur?
- Nearby places include Franklinville (2.5 mi), Staley (7.3 mi), Liberty (9.5 mi), Randleman (10 mi), Siler City (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023