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New Munich

Minnesota · 363 residents (2025 est.) · 0.533 sq mi
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New Munich is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $92,188. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 53 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $179,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
299
−15%since 2000
from 352 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
561 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 660 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
−3%since 2000
from 39.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:363 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2662933193453721990201020202024New Munich
2024299
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$92,188
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,517
+163%since 2000
from $15,016 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.2%
+57.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.324
−11%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services13%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration10.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
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
$179,000
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,139
+178%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $225 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.7% in 2000
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.1%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+54%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(347)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(291)
Black2.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.3%(1)
Diversity Score6.5%(20)
Diversity Score
7
+358%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+25.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+102%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% 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
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.2%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.0%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2012
from 9.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.8%
−94.8 ptssince 2013
from 96.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+29.3 ptssince 2017
from 64.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Munich, Minnesota?

New Munich, Minnesota has about 299 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Munich, Minnesota earns about $92,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Munich, Minnesota expensive?

In New Munich, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $179,000, and the typical rent is about $1,139 a month.

How educated are people in New Munich, Minnesota?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in New Munich, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Munich, Minnesota?

About 3.2% of people in New Munich, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Munich, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, New Munich, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 20 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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