Ramsey, South Dakota is a small rural town located in the northeastern region of the state. It has a population of only 147 people, giving it a population density of 7 people per square mile compared to the much larger US population density of 93 people per square mile. Despite its small size, there is much to do and see in this charming place.
Local businesses include the Windhill Garden Center and Greenhouse, which offers an abundance of plants and gardening supplies, as well as various outdoor furniture pieces for sale. There is also Ramsey Café, which serves up tasty home-cooked meals daily.
Year-round outdoor activities are abundant in Ramsey, from fishing to hunting to snowmobiling or simply taking a leisurely walk through the area’s picturesque landscape. The nearby Buffalo Lake Recreation Area also provides camping opportunities for those seeking more outdoor adventures.
Other local organizations worth noting include the Ramsey Lions Club, a civic organization dedicated to helping out their community; and the Halverson Outdoor Education Center, which offers educational programs on outdoor conservation and safety.
Local sporting events include roller derby matches held at North Dakota State University's Scheels Arena every summer. This popular event draws huge crowds from all over South Dakota.
The population in Ramsey is 147. There are 4 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Ramsey is 33, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Ramsey is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Ramsey
- 98.2% are married
- 2.4% are divorced
- 26.9% are married with children
- 0.0% have children, but are single
Race in Ramsey
- 100.0% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.0% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander