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New Germany

Minnesota · 446 residents (2025 est.) · 0.998 sq mi
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New Germany is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,864. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $258,000. At a median age of 29.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
595
+72%since 2000
from 346 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
596 / sq mi
+72%since 2000
from 347 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.6
−20%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:446 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2783654515376241990201020202024New Germany
2024595
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,864
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,094 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,812
+144%since 2000
from $16,314 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
+32.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.335
+13%since 2010
from 0.296 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$258,000
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,107
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.1%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−23.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+10%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(338)
Black0.9%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.2%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(546)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(28)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other2.9%(17)
Diversity Score19.4%(115)
Diversity Score
19
+788%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+46%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.9%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
84.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 79.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.1%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
41.7%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.0%
−50.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.2%
−84.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+21.6 ptssince 2017
from 70.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Germany, Minnesota?

New Germany, Minnesota has about 595 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Germany, Minnesota?

The typical household in New Germany, Minnesota earns about $93,864 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Germany, Minnesota expensive?

In New Germany, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $258,000, and the typical rent is about $1,107 a month.

How educated are people in New Germany, Minnesota?

About 20.4% of adults age 25 and over in New Germany, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Germany, Minnesota?

About 4.8% of people in New Germany, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Germany, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, New Germany, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 288 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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