Sales Tax Rates in Ramsey County
The sales tax rate in Ramsey, Minnesota is currently 7.38 percent. This rate includes state, county, and local sales taxes. The maximum sales tax rate will increase to 8.025 percent in September 2023. Tax rates can change, so check with local tax authorities for the most up-to-date percentages.
Employment and Income in Ramsey County
In Ramsey County, the top employers are 3M, HealthPartners, and the State of Minnesota. Job growth in Ramsey County over the next ten years is predicted to be 38.1 percent, which is higher than the US average of 33.5 percent.
The average Ramsey resident earns $32,582 a year, with a median household income of $83,115 per year. The unemployment rate in Ramsey is 3.9 percent, below the national average.
Unique Sales Tax System in Ramsey County
The sales tax system in Ramsey County differs from other Minnesota counties. The county imposes a 0.5 percent local sales tax in addition to the 6.875 percent state tax, making the total sales tax 7.375 percent. General purchases are not subject to additional local sales taxes, but some items like food, alcohol, cigarettes, and gasoline may have extra state taxes. Clothing and most groceries are exempt from sales tax.