Ramsey County adopts 8.25% final levy, trims operating budget
Ramsey County initially set a preliminary 9.75% property-tax levy and scheduled a truth-in-taxation hearing to take public comment and provide information. After that process the county board adopted a final 2026 levy increase of 8.25% and approved a reduced operating budget, replacing the earlier preliminary levy.
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Racial disparities in child protection prompt Minnesota legislation, federal complaint — Star Tribune
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Racial disparities in child protection prompt Minnesota legislation, federal complaint — Star Tribune
In Minnesota in 2023, the poverty rate for Black Minnesotans is 22.5%, compared to 7.5% for White Minnesotans. ([Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development](https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/trends/december-2024/poverty.jsp)) ([Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development](https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/trends/december-2024/poverty.jsp)) ([Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development](https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/trends/december-2024/poverty.jsp)) ([Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development](https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/trends/december-2024/poverty.jsp)) ([Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development](https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/trends/december-2024/poverty.jsp)) ([Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development](https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/trends/december-2024/poverty.jsp)) ([Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development](https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/trends/december-2024/poverty.jsp)) ([Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development](https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/trends/december-2024/poverty.jsp)) ([Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development](https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/trends/december-2024/poverty.jsp)) ([Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development](https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/trends/december-2024/poverty.jsp)) ([Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development](https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/trends/december-2024/poverty.jsp)) ([Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development](https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/trends/december-2024/poverty.jsp)) ([Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development](https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/trends/december-2024/poverty.jsp)) ([Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development](https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/trends/december-2024/poverty.jsp)) ([Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development](https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/trends/december-2024/poverty.jsp)) ([Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development](https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/trends/december-2024/poverty.jsp)) ([Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development](https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/trends/december-2024/poverty.jsp)) ([Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development](https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/trends/december-2024/poverty.jsp)) ([Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development](https://mn.gov/deed/newscenter/publications/trends/december-2024/poverty.jsp))
Poverty Rates in Minnesota — Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
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Poverty Rates in Minnesota — Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development
The Asian (non-Hispanic) population in Ramsey County increased from 59,992 in 2010 to 84,473 in 2022. ([USAFacts](https://usafacts.org/data/topics/people-society/population-and-demographics/our-changing-population/state/minnesota/county/ramsey-county/)) ([USAFacts](https://usafacts.org/data/topics/people-society/population-and-demographics/our-changing-population/state/minnesota/county/ramsey-county/)) ([USAFacts](https://usafacts.org/data/topics/people-society/population-and-demographics/our-changing-population/state/minnesota/county/ramsey-county/)) ([USAFacts](https://usafacts.org/data/topics/people-society/population-and-demographics/our-changing-population/state/minnesota/county/ramsey-county/)) ([USAFacts](https://usafacts.org/data/topics/people-society/population-and-demographics/our-changing-population/state/minnesota/county/ramsey-county/)) ([USAFacts](https://usafacts.org/data/topics/people-society/population-and-demographics/our-changing-population/state/minnesota/county/ramsey-county/)) ([USAFacts](https://usafacts.org/data/topics/people-society/population-and-demographics/our-changing-population/state/minnesota/county/ramsey-county/)) ([USAFacts](https://usafacts.org/data/topics/people-society/population-and-demographics/our-changing-population/state/minnesota/county/ramsey-county/)) ([USAFacts](https://usafacts.org/data/topics/people-society/population-and-demographics/our-changing-population/state/minnesota/county/ramsey-county/)) ([USAFacts](https://usafacts.org/data/topics/people-society/population-and-demographics/our-changing-population/state/minnesota/county/ramsey-county/)) ([USAFacts](https://usafacts.org/data/topics/people-society/population-and-demographics/our-changing-population/state/minnesota/county/ramsey-county/)) ([USAFacts](https://usafacts.org/data/topics/people-society/population-and-demographics/our-changing-population/state/minnesota/county/ramsey-county/)) ([USAFacts](https://usafacts.org/data/topics/people-society/population-and-demographics/our-changing-population/state/minnesota/county/ramsey-county/)) ([USAFacts](https://usafacts.org/data/topics/people-society/population-and-demographics/our-changing-population/state/minnesota/county/ramsey-county/)) ([USAFacts](https://usafacts.org/data/topics/people-society/population-and-demographics/our-changing-population/state/minnesota/county/ramsey-county/)) ([USAFacts](https://usafacts.org/data/topics/people-society/population-and-demographics/our-changing-population/state/minnesota/county/ramsey-county/)) ([USAFacts](https://usafacts.org/data/topics/people-society/population-and-demographics/our-changing-population/state/minnesota/county/ramsey-county/)) ([USAFacts](https://usafacts.org/data/topics/people-society/population-and-demographics/our-changing-population/state/minnesota/county/ramsey-county/)) ([USAFacts](https://usafacts.org/data/topics/people-society/population-and-demographics/our-changing-population/state/minnesota/county/ramsey-county/))
Ramsey County, MN population by year, race, & more — USAFacts
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- Ramsey County Board adopted a final 2026 property-tax levy increase of 8.25% (action reported Dec. 16, 2025).
- The board approved a reduced operating budget alongside the adopted levy.
- The final 8.25% levy replaces a previously approved 9.75% preliminary levy.
- An earlier Twincities article (Dec. 11, 2025) reported the county had scheduled a truth-in-taxation hearing to take public comment on the proposed 9.75% levy increase.
- That earlier coverage directed residents on how to learn more and submit comments about the proposed levy ahead of the hearing.
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- Ramsey County Board adopted a final 2026 property-tax levy increase of 8.25%.
- The county approved a reduced operating budget along with the levy.
- This final action replaces the previously approved 9.75% preliminary levy.
- Ramsey County scheduled its truth-in-taxation hearing for Thursday to take public comment on the proposed 9.75% levy increase.
- The article directs residents on how to learn more and submit comments regarding the proposed levy.