Ramsey township is located in Fayette County Illinois. Ramsey township has a 2024 population of 1,613. Ramsey township is currently declining at a rate of -0.62% annually and its population has decreased by -2.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,653 in 2020.
The average household income in Ramsey township is $60,082 with a poverty rate of 20.13%. The median age in Ramsey township is 41 years: 41.5 years for males, and 38 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ramsey township was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,815 | 97.48% |
| Black or African American | 21 | 1.13% |
| Two or more races | 20 | 1.07% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.32% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 609 | 3.06 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Married | 264 | 3.29 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Non Family | 206 | 1.57 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
| Female | 74 | 5.12 | 63.5 | 36.5 |
| Male | 65 | 4.46 | 100 | 0 |
3.58
Average Family Size
3.06
Average Household Size
81.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 227 | 18.32% |
| Associates Degree | 79 | 6.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 116 | 9.36% |
| Graduate Degree | 36 | 2.91% |
| High School Graduate | 572 | 46.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51 | 4.12% |
| Some College | 158 | 12.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,205 | 948 | 152 |
| Black | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 12.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,625 | $58,750 | $60,625 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,833 | $0 | $51,250 |
| High School Graduate | $29,327 | $37,250 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,181 | $42,102 | $28,482 |
| Some College | $41,250 | $65,750 | $29,464 |
$36,181
Average Earnings
$42,102
Average Male
$28,482
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.88% of Ramsey township residents speak only English, while 0.12% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.12% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,753 | 336 | 19.17% |
| Black | 21 | 21 | 100% |
| Native | 6 | 6 | 100% |
20.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.07%
Male Poverty Rate
23.01%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ramsey township is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ramsey township is White, with 19.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.06%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.68%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.66% |
| High School | 15.91% |
| Some College | 8.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.61% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 17.57% |
| Male Employed | 2.02% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,750 | $71,196 |
| Households | $46,250 | $60,082 |
| Married Families | $72,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,500 | $33,326 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.5%
Male Marriage Rate
42.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
91
Number of Veterans
72
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 37 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Korea | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 5 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 29 |
| 18 to 34 | 28 |
| 75+ | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 91 | 7.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.2%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.56%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.1%
Labor Force Participation
44.4%
Employment Rate
1.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
85.45%
Born in Ramsey township
99.84%
Native Born
0.16%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.16%
Naturalized
99.84% of Ramsey township residents were born in the United States, with 85.45% having been born in Illinois. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,563 | -10 | -0.64% |
| 2028 | 1,573 | -10 | -0.63% |
| 2027 | 1,583 | -10 | -0.63% |
| 2026 | 1,593 | -10 | -0.62% |
| 2025 | 1,603 | -10 | -0.62% |
| 2024 | 1,613 | -10 | -0.62% |
| 2023 | 1,623 | -10 | -0.61% |
| 2022 | 1,633 | -16 | -0.97% |
| 2021 | 1,649 | -4 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 1,653 | -140 | -7.81% |
| 2019 | 1,793 | -4 | -0.22% |
| 2018 | 1,797 | -14 | -0.77% |
| 2017 | 1,811 | -3 | -0.17% |
| 2016 | 1,814 | -21 | -1.14% |
| 2015 | 1,835 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 1,835 | -14 | -0.76% |
| 2013 | 1,849 | 2 | 0.11% |
| 2012 | 1,847 | -10 | -0.54% |
| 2011 | 1,857 | 6 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 1,851 | 0 | 0% |