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Ramsey County, ND
8 cities and towns and 9 ZIP codes in Ramsey County, North Dakota.
Population
11,556
Land area
1,185sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
9
Cities and towns in Ramsey County
Ramsey County at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $61,006 a year, 20% less than the North Dakota figure of $76,657.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $199,300 (20% below North Dakota) and median rent is $714 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Devils Lake (7,308), Edmore (240) and Crary (114).
Local data for Ramsey County, ND
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes1
- Schools10
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks7
- Post Offices3
- Parks3
- Grocery Stores4
- Restaurants39
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies1
- Dialysis Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment4
- Private Schools2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places13
Housing and community stats
Ramsey County, ND, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,006
Poverty rate
15.2%
Median home value
$199,300
Prices +6.6% in a year
Median rent
$714/mo
Homeownership
54.5%
Bachelor's or higher
25.7%
Median age
40.3
Average commute
13.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (3,835), Norwegian Americans (3,051), Irish Americans (917).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
1.5%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,177
5,524 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,460
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$115M
FY 2026, $9,921 per person
PPP loans
$37.3M
944 loans, 4,255 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$44.5K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Ramsey County, ND, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.5%
- Carpooled10.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home4.9%
Average one-way commute: 13.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Ramsey County, ND, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
719
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
25
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / -2°F
20.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone13 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ramsey County, ND, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.8%
U.S. 33.3% +7.5 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Ramsey County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Ramsey County, ND?
- Devils Lake is the largest city or town in Ramsey County, with about 7,308 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Ramsey County?
- Ramsey County includes 9 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 58301, 58321, 58327, 58330, 58338.
- What is the population of Ramsey County, ND?
- About 11,556 people live in Ramsey County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Ramsey County?
- Ramsey County borders Walsh County, Benson County, Cavalier County, Nelson County, Towner County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023