Demographics
County History
Ramsey County was established on January 4, 1873 from Pembina County and organized on January 25, 1883. The county seat was Creel City, which was renamed Devils Lake in 1884. The County was named for Alexander Ramsey (1815-1903), first Everyone of Minnesota Territory. He later served as the state's Governor and U.S. Senator, and as Secretary of War under President Rutherford B. Hayes. He was also the namesake of Ramsey County, Minnesota.
Andreas' 1884 Historical Atlas of Dakota: For anyone researching in Ramsey County this is must reading. Many of the early settler's names are listed, particularly the very first to enter, organize, and do business in the county.
Geography
Ramsey County encompasses approximately 1,200 square miles.
In 2015, the Census Bureau estimated the population of Ramsey County at 11,630.
Additional demographic information is available from the U.S. Census Bureau's Quick Facts.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
Ramsey County encompasses approximately 1,200 square miles.
In 2015, the Census Bureau estimated the population of Ramsey County at 11,630.
Additional demographic information is available from the U.S. Census Bureau's Quick Facts.
Table Source
Source: U.S. Census Bureau
County Population
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 1980 | 13,026 |
| 1990 | 12,681 |
| 2000 | 12,066 |
| 2010 | 11,451 |
| 2014 | Estimated 11,564 |
| 2015 | Estimated 11,630 |
City and Township Population (2010 Census)
| Geographic area | Total population |
|---|---|
| Ramsey County | 11,451 |
| COUNTY SUBDIVISION AND PLACE | |
| Bartlett township | 71 |
| Brocket city | 57 |
| Cato township | 17 |
| Chain Lakes township | 12 |
| Churchs Ferry city | 12 |
| Coulee township | 65 |
| Crary city | 142 |
| Creel township | 1,305 |
| De Groat township | 22 |
| Devils Lake city | 7,141 |
| Dry Lake township | 44 |
| Edmore city | 182 |
| Fancher township | 51 |
| Freshwater township | 75 |
| Grand Harbor township | 163 |
| Hammer township | 52 |
| Hampden city | 48 |
| Harding township | 33 |
| Highland Center township | 43 |
| Hope township | 7 |
| Klingstrup township | 46 |
| Lawton city | 30 |
| Lawton township | 28 |
| Lillehoff township | 25 |
| Minnewaukan township | 199 |
| Morris township | 53 |
| Newbre township | 36 |
| Newland township | 26 |
| Noonan township | 31 |
| North Creel township | 426 |
| Northfield township | 27 |
| Odessa township | 49 |
| Ontario township | 72 |
| Overland township | 14 |
| Pelican township | 39 |
| Poplar Grove township | 218 |
| Prospect township | 26 |
| Royal township | 24 |
| South Minnewaukan township | 225 |
| Starkweather city | 117 |
| Stevens township | 67 |
| Sullivan township | 26 |
| Triumph township | 38 |
| Webster township | 67 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census.
2010 Census Redistricting Data (Public Law 94-171) Summary File, Tables P1 and H1