Ramsey borough is located in Bergen County New Jersey. Ramsey borough has a 2024 population of 14,745. Ramsey borough is currently growing at a rate of 0.27% annually but its population has decreased by -0.07% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,756 in 2020.
The average household income in Ramsey borough is $207,499 with a poverty rate of 1.53%. The median age in Ramsey borough is 41.5 years: 41.1 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ramsey borough was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,550 | 78.36% |
| Two or more races | 1,455 | 9.87% |
| Asian | 1,128 | 7.65% |
| Other race | 490 | 3.32% |
| Black or African American | 92 | 0.62% |
| Native American | 24 | 0.16% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,221 | 2.81 | 84.3 | 15.7 |
| Married | 3,168 | 3.48 | 91.9 | 8.1 |
| Non Family | 1,420 | 1.18 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Female | 378 | 3.26 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Male | 255 | 2.98 | 34.5 | 65.5 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.81
Average Household Size
84.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 115 | 1.19% |
| Associates Degree | 619 | 6.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 4,094 | 42.42% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,422 | 25.09% |
| High School Graduate | 1,212 | 12.56% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 233 | 2.41% |
| Some College | 957 | 9.92% |
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 | 7,650 | 7,515 | 5,072 |
| Hispanic | 772 | 607 | 312 |
| 2+ Races | 760 | 743 | 564 |
| Asian | 670 | 653 | 625 |
| Other Race | 192 | 126 | 76 |
| Black | 89 | 58 | 36 |
| Native American | 24 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.24%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 93.28%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $110,476 | $119,063 | $83,362 |
| Graduate Degree | $108,690 | $150,110 | $79,431 |
| High School Graduate | $67,500 | $96,607 | $46,064 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,971 | $48,490 | $32,574 |
| Overall | $96,541 | $114,940 | $75,859 |
| Some College | $79,405 | $105,329 | $55,051 |
$96,541
Average Earnings
$114,940
Average Male
$75,859
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.32% of Ramsey borough residents speak only English, while 17.68% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 6.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 11,184 | 162 | 1.45% |
| Black | 92 | 38 | 41.3% |
| Multiple | 1,455 | 25 | 1.72% |
| Hispanic | 1,366 | 19 | 1.39% |
1.53%
Overall Poverty Rate
0.79%
Male Poverty Rate
2.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ramsey borough is Black, with 41.3% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ramsey borough is Hispanic, with 1.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.21%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.84%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 4.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.87% |
| Some College | 2.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 1.33% |
| Male Employed | 0.25% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $188,285 | $242,974 |
| Households | $160,589 | $207,499 |
| Married Families | $215,833 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $86,078 | $107,394 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
55.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.5%
Male Marriage Rate
55.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
424
Number of Veterans
384
Male Veterans
40
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 128 |
| Second Gulf War | 90 |
| Korea | 32 |
| World War II | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 160 |
| 65 to 74 | 103 |
| 55 to 64 | 71 |
| 35 to 54 | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 40 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 341 | 3.89% |
| 2+ Races | 83 | 9.79% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 1.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.8%
Employment Rate
3%
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
52.57%
Born in Ramsey borough
84.2%
Native Born
15.8%
Foreign Born
4%
Non Citizen
11.81%
Naturalized
84.2% of Ramsey borough residents were born in the United States, with 52.57% having been born in New Jersey. 4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 14,940 | 39 | 0.26% |
| 2028 | 14,901 | 39 | 0.26% |
| 2027 | 14,862 | 39 | 0.26% |
| 2026 | 14,823 | 39 | 0.26% |
| 2025 | 14,784 | 39 | 0.26% |
| 2024 | 14,745 | 39 | 0.27% |
| 2023 | 14,706 | 39 | 0.27% |
| 2022 | 14,667 | -50 | -0.34% |
| 2021 | 14,717 | -39 | -0.26% |
| 2020 | 14,756 | -128 | -0.86% |
| 2019 | 14,884 | -48 | -0.32% |
| 2018 | 14,932 | -55 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 14,987 | 43 | 0.29% |
| 2016 | 14,944 | -13 | -0.09% |
| 2015 | 14,957 | 64 | 0.43% |
| 2014 | 14,893 | 41 | 0.28% |
| 2013 | 14,852 | 95 | 0.64% |
| 2012 | 14,757 | 89 | 0.61% |
| 2011 | 14,668 | 114 | 0.78% |
| 2010 | 14,554 | 0 | 0% |