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Ramsey County, Minnesota

Coordinates: 45°01′N 93°06′W / 45.02°N 93.10°W / 45.02; -93.10
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Ramsey County
County
Official seal of Ramsey County
Seal
Map of Minnesota highlighting Ramsey County
Location within the U.S. state of Minnesota
Map of the United States highlighting Minnesota
Minnesota's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 45°01′N 93°06′W / 45.02°N 93.1°W / 45.02; -93.1
Country United States
State Minnesota
FoundedOctober 27, 1849 [1]
Named forAlexander Ramsey
SeatSaint Paul
Largest citySaint Paul
Area
 • Total170.13 sq mi (440.6 km2)
 • Land155.78 sq mi (403.5 km2)
 • Water14.36 sq mi (37.2 km2)  8.44%
Population
 • Estimate 
(2011)
514,696
 • Density3,281/sq mi (1,267/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Websitewww.co.ramsey.mn.us

Ramsey County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota, founded in 1849.[2] As of the 2010 census, the population was 508,640.[3] Its county seat is St. Paul,Template:GR which is also Minnesota's state capital. The county is named for Alexander Ramsey (W), the first governor of the Minnesota Territory. It is one of the 11 counties in the Minneapolis – Saint Paul Metropolitan Area, and is the smallest and most densely populated county in Minnesota, as well as one of the most densely populated counties in the United States.[4]

Government and politics

Presidential Election Results 1960–2008[5]
Year Democrat Republican
2008 66.0% 182,974 32.1% 88,942
2004 63.0% 171,846 35.6% 97,096
2000 56.7% 138,470 35.9% 87,669
1996 58.7% 133,878 29.3% 66,954
1992 52.0% 130,932 27.1% 68,206
1988 61.2% 143,767 37.8% 88,736
1984 59.1% 141,623 40.0% 95,667
1980 53.6% 124,774 33.9% 78,860
1976 58.6% 133,682 37.9% 86,480
1972 51.6% 108,392 45.6% 95,716
1968 62.6% 122,568 32.7% 64,068
1964 69.9% 133,948 29.7% 56,898
1960 58.1% 108,464 41.5% 77,408

County Sheriff

The Ramsey County Sheriff is the top law enforcement official in Ramsey County. The Ramsey County Sheriff is elected for a four year term in years that end with even numbers that are two years after the quadrennial elections for the President of the United States

The current sheriff is Matt Bostrom, who was elected Sheriff in 2010 by winning over four-term incumbent Bob Fletcher by a 14% margin.

Providing safety in Ramsey County is a collaborative effort across multiple agencies. The Ramsey County Sheriff's office provides a number of unique services across the county as mandated by law. This includes detention for court and other court services. This also includes safety, rescue and law enforcement on the waterways.

Proactively, the Sheriff's office provides multiple safety classes and coordinates community volunteer efforts.

The sheriff's office provides patrol and investigation for communities without local police forces and is available as backup for all communities. An emergency 911 call will send the appropriate agency according to the caller's location and law enforcement availability.


Community Law Enforcement Fire Protection Ambulance
Arden Hills Ramsey County Sheriff Lake Johanna Fire Allina Medical Transport
Falcon Heights Saint Anthony Police Falcon Heights Fire Saint Paul Fire
Gem Lake Ramsey County Sheriff White Bear Lake Fire White Bear Lake Fire
Lauderdale Saint Anthony Police Falcon Heights Fire Saint Paul Fire
Little Canada Ramsey County Sheriff Little Canada Fire & Rescue Allina Medical Transport
Maplewood Maplewood Police Maplewood Fire Maplewood Fire
Minnesota State Fairgrounds Minnesota State Fair Police Saint Paul Fire Saint Paul Fire
Mounds View Mounds View Police SBM Fire Allina Medical Transport
New Brighton New Brighton Police Division New Brighton Fire Division Allina Medical Transport
North Oaks Ramsey County Sheriff Lake Johanna Fire Allina Medical Transport
North Saint Paul North Saint Paul Police North Saint Paul Fire Lakeview Emergency Medical
Roseville Roseville Police Roseville Fire Allina Medical Transport
Saint Anthony Saint Anthony Police Saint Anthony Fire Allina Medical Transport
Saint Paul Saint Paul Police Saint Paul Fire Saint Paul Fire
Shoreview Ramsey County Sheriff Lake Johanna Fire Allina Medical Transport
University of Minnesota-­‐St Paul University Police Saint Paul Fire Saint Paul Fire
Vadnais Heights Ramsey County Sheriff Vadnais Heights Fire Allina Medical Transport
White Bear Lake White Bear Lake Police White Bear Lake Fire White Bear Lake Fire
White Bear Township Ramsey County Sheriff White Bear Lake Fire White Bear Lake Fire

County Attorney

The Ramsey County Attorney prosecutes felony and misdemeanor crimes that occur within the jurisdiction of Ramsey County. The current County Attorney is John Choi who was elected in 2010.

County Commissioners

The county commission elects a chair who presides at meetings. Commissioners as of November 2011

District Commissioner In office since Current term expires in January
1st Tony Bennett 1997 2013
2nd Jan Parker 1997 2013
3rd Janice Rettman 1997 2013
4th Toni Carter 2005 2013
5th Rafael Ortega 1995 2013
6th Jim McDonough ? 2013
7th Victoria Reinhardt (Chair) 1997 2013

Geography

According to the 2000 census, the county has a total area of 170.13 square miles (440.6 km2), of which 155.78 square miles (403.5 km2) (or 91.57%) is land and 14.36 square miles (37.2 km2) (or 8.44%) is water.[6] It has been considered completely urbanized since the 1990 United States Census.[7]

Ramsey County Courthouse

Major highways

Adjacent counties

National protected area

Demographics

Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
18502,227—
186012,150445.6%
187023,08590.0%
188045,89098.8%
1890139,796204.6%
1900170,55422.0%
1910223,67531.1%
1920244,5549.3%
1930286,72117.2%
1940309,9358.1%
1950355,33214.6%
1960422,52518.9%
1970476,25512.7%
1980459,784−3.5%
1990485,7655.7%
2000511,0355.2%
2010508,640−0.5%
2011 (est.)514,6961.2%
U.S. Decennial Census
2011 estimate

As of the censusTemplate:GR of 2000, there were 511,035 people, 201,236 households, and 119,936 families residing in the county. The population density was 3,281 people per square mile (1,267/km²). There were 206,448 housing units at an average density of 1,325 per square mile (512/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 77.37% White, 7.61% Black or African American, 0.83% Native American, 8.77% Asian, 0.06% Pacific Islander, 2.45% from other races, and 2.90% from two or more races. 5.28% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race, according to the Census 2000.

Age pyramid of county residents based on 2000 U.S. census data.

In terms of people who specified European ancestry in the 2005-2007 American Community Survey, the county was 31.2% German, 14.3% Irish, 11.3% Norwegian, 9.5% Swedish, 7.2% English, and 5.9% French and/or French Canadian. There is also a visible community of people of Sub-Saharan African ancestry, representing 2.9% of Ramsey County's population.[8]

There were 201,236 households out of which 29.80% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.00% were married couples living together, 11.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 40.40% were non-families. 32.00% of all households were made up of individuals and 9.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.16.

In the county the population was spread out with 25.60% under the age of 18, 11.30% from 18 to 24, 30.70% from 25 to 44, 20.70% from 45 to 64, and 11.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 93.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 89.20 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $45,722, and the median income for a family was $57,747. (These figures had risen to $53,141 and $71,485, respectively, as of 2008.[9]) Males had a median income of $39,806 versus $30,814 for females. The per capita income for the county was $23,536. About 7.40% of families and 10.60% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.70% of those under age 18 and 6.80% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

Cities Townships Unincorporated communities

† Based in another county, but partially extending into Ramsey County.
‡ A small part of this city extends into Washington County.

Records

Ramsey County records are available for research use. They include school records, district and municipal court files, Board of Commissioners records, County Auditor records, Court of Common Pleas, probate court records, Saint Paul City Council records, and agency histories.

See also

References

  1. ^ "Minnesota Government Series, State Symbols". Minnesota State Government Series. Minnesota House of Representatives Public Information Services Office. Retrieved April 4, 2011.
  2. ^ "Minnesota Government Series, State Counties". Minnesota House of Representatives. Retrieved 2008-03-18.
  3. ^ "2010 Census Data". United States Census 2010. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 25, 2011.
  4. ^ "Ramsey County". Metro MSP. Minneapolis Regional Chamber Development Foundation. 2008. Retrieved 2011-02-23.
  5. ^ http://uselectionatlas.org/RESULTS
  6. ^ "Census 2000 U.S. Gazetteer Files: Counties". United States Census. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
  7. ^ "Ramsey County Public Works: A System of Thoroughfares, Highways, Streets and Other Public Ways". Ramsey County. Retrieved January 25, 2011.
  8. ^ Ramsey County, Minnesota Selected Social Characteristics in the United States: 2005-2007. United States Census Bureau. Accessed February 23, 2011.
  9. ^ "Ramsey County, Minnesota - Fact Sheet". American FactFinder. U.S. Census Bureau. Retrieved April 4, 2011. {{cite web}}: Text "04000US27" ignored (help)

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