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New Prague

Minnesota · 8,162 residents · 3.926 sq mi
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New Prague is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $81,837. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 79% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $264,400. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,162
+79%since 2000
from 4,559 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,079 / sq mi
+79%since 2000
from 1,161 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.8
+7%since 2000
from 34.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K6K7K9K1990201020202024New Prague
20248K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,837
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,559
+106%since 2000
from $17,732 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.7%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$264,400
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $122,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$902
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(7,484)
Black0.7%(55)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(226)
Asian1%(84)
Other4.2%(342)
Diversity Score20.3%(1,658)
Diversity Score
20
+497%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.3 min
+75%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.1%
−29.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.2%
−93.0 ptssince 2013
from 95.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Prague, Minnesota?

New Prague, Minnesota has about 8,162 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Prague, Minnesota earns about $81,837 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 $264,400, and the typical rent is about $902 a month.

How educated are people in New Prague, Minnesota?

About 31.1% 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 3.9% 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 4,599 residents, a change of about 129 percent over that period.

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

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