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County overview

Ramsey County

Minnesota - aging-in-place demographics, contractor density, and accessibility insights for Ramsey County.

Census ACS 5-year estimates

Who lives in Ramsey County

Population
547,202
Age 65+
15.1%
Median age
35.7
Owner-occupied
61.0%
With disability
12.0%
Median home value
$289,300
Median income
$78,108
Residents 65+
82,506
How Ramsey County compares

vs. the U.S. average

% age 65+
-8.5%
% owner-occupied
-5.9%
% with disability
-7%
Median household income
+3.9%
Median home value
+2.6%
Median age
-7.3%

Comparison computed from the latest American Community Survey 5-year estimates. A positive number means this county is higher than the national average; negative means lower.

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Other counties in Minnesota

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1,270,787 residents
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439,179 residents
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363,985 residents
Washington County
268,651 residents
St. Louis County
200,122 residents
Olmsted County
162,307 residents
Stearns County
158,622 residents
Scott County
151,347 residents

Aging-in-place in Ramsey County

Ramsey County is home to roughly 547,202 residents, of whom about 82,628 are age 65 or older - a senior share of 15.1%, below the U.S. average. For families planning aging-in-place modifications here, that population density translates directly into a deep bench of local contractors familiar with the needs of older homeowners.

Roughly 61.0% of homes in Ramsey County are owner-occupied at a median home value of $289,300. That's an ownership rate close to the national average. Older homes in established neighborhoods can require careful planning for grab-bar anchoring, walk-in shower conversions, and doorway widening - all standard work for the aging-in-place specialists listed below.

About 12.0% of Ramsey County residents report a disability, a rate in line with national levels. Demand for accessibility-focused remodelers - bathroom safety upgrades, non-slip flooring, ADA toilet installations, and lowered countertops - reflects that local population, not a one-size-fits-all national average.