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New Germany

Minnesota · 464 residents · 0.998 sq mi
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New Germany has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,083. Population has grown 34% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $177,500. At a median age of 31.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
464
+34%since 2000
from 346 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
465 / sq mi
+34%since 2000
from 347 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.4
−15%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2783654515376241990201020202024New Germany
2024595
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,083
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,094 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,584
+69%since 2000
from $16,314 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.9%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27.2%
US avg: 10%
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$177,500
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$784
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
18.3% rent
Afford Score
2.6
+6%since 2000
from 2.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94%(436)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(8)
Asian1.9%(9)
Other0.7%(3)
Diversity Score11.1%(52)
Diversity Score
11
+411%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+23.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
85.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 79.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.4%
−34.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.3%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Germany, Minnesota?

New Germany, Minnesota has about 464 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Germany, Minnesota earns about $67,083 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 $177,500, and the typical rent is about $784 a month.

How educated are people in New Germany, Minnesota?

About 19.1% 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 5.0% 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 157 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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