Ramapo town, New York
Ramapo town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Ramapo town is a geographic entity located in Rockland County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 161,564. The land area covers 61.19 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 161,564 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 25.1 yrs | ±0.5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 39,045 | ±844 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 41,117 | ±779 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 39,045 | ±844 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 2,072 | ±387 |
| Median Home Value | $653,100 | ±$18,485 |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,787 | ±$53 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $82,463 | ±$3,644 |
| Per Capita Income | $31,542 | ±$1,409 |
| Poverty Rate | 26.5% | ±2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 39,840 | ±3,067 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.5% | ±0.8% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 56,659 | ±1,205 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 76.9% | ±2.1% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 156,774 (2024)
ID: 109689
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TOWN SUPERVISOR
237 ROUTE 59, SUFFERN NY 10901-5399
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GUS Population: 348,144 (2024)
ID: 131197
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY EXECUTIVE
11 NEW HEMPSTEAD RD, STE 100, NEW CITY NY 10956-3665
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | NANUET, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | ELMSFORD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 02-06 | ELMSFORD, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | OSSINING, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | ARDSLEY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | ARDSLEY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | BUTLER, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WYCKOFF, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | WAYNE, NJ | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | GLEN ROCK, NJ |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Eastwick College-Ramsey
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College | 5.9 mi away | 10 South Franklin Turnpike, Ramsey, NJ, 07446-2551 |
2013278877
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UPPER SADDLE RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 5.7 mi away | 245 LAKE STREET, SADDLE RIVER, NJ, 07458 |
(201) 327-2583
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Dominican University New York
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College | 10.3 mi away | 470 Western Highway, Orangeburg, NY, 10962-1210 |
8453597800
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RAMSEY FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.2 mi away | 30 WYCKOFF AVENUE, RAMSEY, NJ, 07446 |
(201) 327-1445
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St. Thomas Aquinas College
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College | 11.1 mi away | 125 Rte 340, Sparkill, NY, 10976-1050 |
8453984000
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MONTVALE FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 12 MERCEDES DRIVE, MONTVALE, NJ, 07645 |
(201) 391-5090
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Bergen Community College
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College | 13.1 mi away | 400 Paramus Rd, Paramus, NJ, 07652-1595 |
2014477200
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PEARL RIVER PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 80 FRANKLIN AVENUE, PEARL RIVER, NY, 10965 |
(845) 735-4084
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William Paterson University of New Jersey
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College | 14.4 mi away | 300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ, 07470 |
9737202000
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LEE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 7.9 mi away | 500 W. CRESCENT AVENUE, ALLENDALE, NJ, 07401 |
(201) 327-4338
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at WANAQUE RAYMOND DAM, NJ US, located 11.9 miles from Ramapo town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37.7° | 19.9° | 28.8° | 3.39" | — |
| February | 40.5° | 20.0° | 30.3° | 2.71" | — |
| March | 47.8° | 29.0° | 38.4° | 3.86" | — |
| April | 59.5° | 39.0° | 49.3° | 4.17" | — |
| May | 71.0° | 49.5° | 60.2° | 3.58" | — |
| June | 79.4° | 58.3° | 68.9° | 5.13" | — |
| July | 84.3° | 64.2° | 74.2° | 4.65" | — |
| August | 82.8° | 62.9° | 72.9° | 4.57" | — |
| September | 76.0° | 55.9° | 66.0° | 3.95" | — |
| October | 64.2° | 43.0° | 53.6° | 4.37" | — |
| November | 52.6° | 34.6° | 43.6° | 3.77" | — |
| December | 42.6° | 26.9° | 34.8° | 4.05" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montebello village | Village | 0.7 mi | — |
| Viola CDP | CDP | 1.5 mi | — |
| Wesley Hills village | Village | 2.0 mi | — |
| Kaser village | Village | 2.3 mi | — |
| Monsey CDP | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| Suffern village | Village | 2.7 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3608760510. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.