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Ramsey will evolve through citizen -driven, collaborative processes that respect the balance and connectivity - <br />between its unique urban, rural, and natural environment for current and future generations. <br />The Economy <br />The Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development estimate approximately 6,150 jobs <br />in the City of Ramsey in 2015. Average annual wages for 2015 are estimated at $46,637. A large reason for <br />this average is likely due to the fact that manufacturing represents the largest employment industry in Ramsey <br />at 34 percent, and these are typically living wage jobs. Anoka County as a whole has 16 percent devoted to <br />Manufacturing. <br />Figure 10: Jobs Located in Ramsey <br />Retail Trade <br />554 <br />9% <br />Health Care and Social Assistance <br />246 <br />4% <br />Accommodation and Food Services <br />369 <br />6% <br />Public Administration <br />185 <br />3% <br />Manufacturing <br />2,091 <br />34% <br />Other Services, Ex. Public Admin <br />308 <br />5% <br />Educational Services <br />369 <br />6% <br />Administrative and Waste Services <br />369 <br />6% <br />Finance and Insurance <br />123 <br />2% <br />Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation <br />123 <br />2% <br />Information <br />62 <br />1% <br />Wholesale Trade <br />308 <br />5% <br />All Other Industries <br />1,046 <br />17% <br />Tota I: <br />6,150 <br />100% <br />The U.S. Highway 10 corridor is the commercial hub of Ramsey, running the length of the City. Ramsey faces <br />the challenge of encouraging updates and redevelopment of its older and more outmoded buildings and <br />businesses along U.S. Highway 10, while also developing greenfield properties within The COR and new <br />business park east of Armstrong Boulevard. <br />v <br />City of Ramsey 2040 Comprehensive Plan Update <br />Community Profile <br />Page 12 of 15 <br />