Sponsored Topics. Ramsey is a village in Fayette County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,056 at the 2000 census. Ramsey is located at 39°8′38″N 89°6′36″W / 39.14389°N 89.11°W / 39.14389; -89.11 (39.143884, -89.110012). It is a dry town meaning there is no alcohol sold within a 15 minute area.