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Ramsey, New Jersey - Basic Facts

The Borough of Ramsey had a population of 14,613 as of July 1, 2020.

The primary coordinate point for Ramsey is located at latitude 41.0573 and longitude -74.141 in Bergen County. The formal boundaries for the Borough of Ramsey encompass a land area of 5.52 sq. miles and a water area of 0.07 sq. miles. Bergen County is in the Eastern time zone (GMT -5). The elevation is 341 feet.

The Borough of Ramsey (GNIS ID: 885364) has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.

Alternate Unofficial Names for Ramsey: Ramseys, Ramseys Station.

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Ramsey, NJ Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2020)

POPULATION

Total Population 14,613 (100%)
Population in Households 14,568 (99.7%)
Population in Families 12,779 (87.4%)
Population in Group Quarters1 45 ( 0.3%)
Population Density 2,656
Diversity Index2 39
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $162,661
Average Household Income $209,428
% of Income for Mortgage4 16%
Per Capita Income $76,386
Wealth Index5 310
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 5,468 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 4,425 (80.9%)
Renter Occupied HU 883 (16.1%)
Vacant Housing Units 159 ( 2.9%)
Median Home Value $617,476
Average Home Value $653,994
Housing Affordability Index3 129
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 5,309
Average Household Size 2.74
Family Households 3,913
Average Family Size 3
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

 2010-2020 2020-2025
Population 0.3% 0.2%
Households 0.2% 0.13%
Families 0.17% 0.14%
Median Household Income   1.58%
Per Capita Income   1.79%
Owner Occupied HU   0.2%

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Ramsey, NJ - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Ramsey to the other 545 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in New Jersey by rank and percentile using July 1, 2020 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.

Variable Description Rank Percentile
Total Population # 79 86th
Population Density # 259 53rd
Median Household Income # 37 93rd
Housing Affordability Index # 294 54th
Per Capita Income # 53 90th
Diversity Index # 306 44th

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