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'''Ramsey''' is a village in [[Fayette County, Illinois]], [[United States]]. The population was 1,063 in 2018. Between 2017 and 2018 the population of Ramsey, IL declined from 1,225 to 1,063, a -13.2% decrease.<ref>{{Cite web|title=ABOUT|url=https://datausa.io/profile/geo/ramsey-il|url-status=live}}</ref>
'''Ramsey''' is a village in [[Fayette County, Illinois]], [[United States]]. The population was 911 as of the 2020 census.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Explore Census Data |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US1762627 |access-date=June 28, 2022 |website=data.census.gov}}</ref>


The village was named after [[Alexander Ramsey]] (1815–1903), an American politician, second governor of Minnesota.<ref>{{cite book|title=Illinois Central Magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3WI3AQAAMAAJ&pg=PT49|year=1922|publisher=Illinois Central Railroad Company|page=44}}</ref>
The village was named after [[Alexander Ramsey]] (1815–1903), an American politician, second governor of Minnesota.<ref>{{cite book|title=Illinois Central Magazine|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=3WI3AQAAMAAJ&pg=PT49|year=1922|publisher=Illinois Central Railroad Company|page=44}}</ref>
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[[U.S. Route 51]] passes through the center of town, leading north {{convert|17|mi}} to [[Pana, Illinois|Pana]] and south {{convert|13|mi}} to [[Vandalia, Illinois|Vandalia]], the [[county seat]].
[[U.S. Route 51]] passes through the center of town, leading north {{convert|17|mi}} to [[Pana, Illinois|Pana]] and south {{convert|13|mi}} to [[Vandalia, Illinois|Vandalia]], the [[county seat]].


According to the 2010 census, Ramsey has a total area of {{convert|1.01|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="census-g001">{{cite web
According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Ramsey has a total area of {{convert|1.11|sqmi|km2|2}}, of which {{convert|1.11|sqmi|km2|2}} (or 100.00%) is land and {{convert|0.00|sqmi|km2|2}} (or 0.00%) is water.<ref name="gaz2021">{{Cite web |last=Bureau |first=US Census |title=Gazetteer Files |url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html |access-date=June 29, 2022 |website=Census.gov}}</ref>
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==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2015}}</ref>
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}}As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]]<ref name=":0" /> there were 911 people, 332 households, and 208 families residing in the village. The population density was {{Convert|819.98|PD/sqmi|PD/km2}}. There were 426 housing units at an average density of {{Convert|383.44|/sqmi|/km2}}. The racial makeup of the village was 95.83% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.33% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 0.33% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.00% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 0.00% [[Pacific Islander (U.S. Census)|Pacific Islander]], 0.11% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 3.40% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 1.10% of the population.
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At the 2000 [[census]],<ref name="GR2">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=January 31, 2008|title=U.S. Census website}}</ref> there were 1,056 people, 441 households and 287 families residing in the village. The population density was {{convert|1,048.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 482 housing units at an average density of {{convert|478.7|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the village was 99.24% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.38% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.09% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], and 0.28% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 0.19% of the population.


There were 441 households, of which 30.6% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 49.7% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 11.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 32.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 18.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 3.01.
There were 332 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.25% were married couples living together, 17.17% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.35% were non-families. 24.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.24% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 2.62.


27.4% of the population were under the age of 18, 9.9% from 18 to 24, 26.7% from 25 to 44, 18.7% from 45 to 64, and 17.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.2 males.
The village's age distribution consisted of 23.5% under the age of 18, 11.8% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.6 males.


The [[median household income]] was $29,792 and the median family income was $36,354. Males had a median income of $30,893 and females $18,846. The [[per capita income]] was $13,878. About 9.3% of families and 13.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 17.9% of those under age 18 and 10.2% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the village was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $52,917. Males had a median income of $31,042 versus $23,077 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the village was $22,526. About 14.9% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 17.1% of those age 65 or over.{{clear left}}
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[[File:Ramsey, Illinois post office.jpg|thumb|left|alt=One-story brick building.|Ramsey post office]]
[[File:Ramsey, Illinois post office.jpg|thumb|left|alt=One-story brick building.|Ramsey post office]]

Latest revision as of 21:17, 12 May 2024

Ramsey, Illinois
Village
Ramsey village hall
Ramsey village hall
Location of Ramsey in Fayette County, Illinois.
Location of Ramsey in Fayette County, Illinois.
Location of Illinois in the United States
Location of Illinois in the United States
Coordinates: 39°08′44″N 89°06′37″W / 39.14556°N 89.11028°W / 39.14556; -89.11028[1]
CountryUnited States
StateIllinois
CountyFayette
TownshipRamsey
Area
[2]
 • Total1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2)
 • Land1.11 sq mi (2.88 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
[1]
614 ft (187 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total911
 • Density819.98/sq mi (316.49/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (CST)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code(s)
62080
Area code618
FIPS code17-62627
GNIS feature ID2399038[1]
Wikimedia CommonsRamsey, Illinois

Ramsey is a village in Fayette County, Illinois, United States. The population was 911 as of the 2020 census.[3]

The village was named after Alexander Ramsey (1815–1903), an American politician, second governor of Minnesota.[4]

Geography

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U.S. Route 51 passes through the center of town, leading north 17 miles (27 km) to Pana and south 13 miles (21 km) to Vandalia, the county seat.

According to the 2021 census gazetteer files, Ramsey has a total area of 1.11 square miles (2.87 km2), of which 1.11 square miles (2.87 km2) (or 100.00%) is land and 0.00 square miles (0.00 km2) (or 0.00%) is water.[5]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1880376—
189059859.0%
190074724.9%
19107692.9%
19207720.4%
19308074.5%
19408819.2%
1950808−8.3%
19608150.9%
19708301.8%
19801,05827.5%
1990963−9.0%
20001,0569.7%
20101,037−1.8%
2020911−12.2%
U.S. Decennial Census[6]

As of the 2020 census[3] there were 911 people, 332 households, and 208 families residing in the village. The population density was 819.98 inhabitants per square mile (316.60/km2). There were 426 housing units at an average density of 383.44 per square mile (148.05/km2). The racial makeup of the village was 95.83% White, 0.33% African American, 0.33% Native American, 0.00% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.11% from other races, and 3.40% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.10% of the population.

There were 332 households, out of which 31.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 38.25% were married couples living together, 17.17% had a female householder with no husband present, and 37.35% were non-families. 24.10% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.24% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 3.11 and the average family size was 2.62.

The village's age distribution consisted of 23.5% under the age of 18, 11.8% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.5% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38.6 years. For every 100 females, there were 78.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 77.6 males.

The median income for a household in the village was $31,875, and the median income for a family was $52,917. Males had a median income of $31,042 versus $23,077 for females. The per capita income for the village was $22,526. About 14.9% of families and 19.8% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.9% of those under age 18 and 17.1% of those age 65 or over.

One-story brick building.
Ramsey post office

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ a b c U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Ramsey, Illinois
  2. ^ "2020 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved March 15, 2022.
  3. ^ a b "Explore Census Data". data.census.gov. Retrieved June 28, 2022.
  4. ^ Illinois Central Magazine. Illinois Central Railroad Company. 1922. p. 44.
  5. ^ Bureau, US Census. "Gazetteer Files". Census.gov. Retrieved June 29, 2022.
  6. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  7. ^ "Glen F Hobbie, 77", The Journal-News, August 11, 2013
  8. ^ Sälter, Gerhard (2016). Die vergessenen Toten. Todesopfer des DDR-Grenzregimes in Berlin von der Teilung bis zum Mauerbau (1948-1961). Berlin: Ch. Links. pp. 225–228.
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