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New Prague

Minnesota · 7,321 residents · 3.926 sq mi
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New Prague has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,305. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 61% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $214,500. At a median age of 32.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 6.5% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,321
+61%since 2000
from 4,559 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,865 / sq mi
+61%since 2000
from 1,161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.7
−5%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K6K7K9K1990201020202024New Prague
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,305
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,008
+47%since 2000
from $17,732 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$214,500
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$729
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
60.8%
−15.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
23.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+37%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(4,449)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(40)
Asian0.4%(16)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(155)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(6,984)
Black0.5%(38)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(142)
Asian0.6%(45)
Other1.3%(96)
Diversity Score10.7%(781)
Diversity Score
11
+214%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+63%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.8%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.1%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Prague, Minnesota?

New Prague, Minnesota has about 7,321 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Prague, Minnesota earns about $53,305 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Prague, Minnesota expensive?

In New Prague, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $214,500, and the typical rent is about $729 a month.

How educated are people in New Prague, Minnesota?

About 30.3% of adults age 25 and over in New Prague, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Prague, Minnesota?

About 6.5% of people in New Prague, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Prague, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, New Prague, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,758 residents, a change of about 105 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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