CITY · 1990 CENSUS

New Ulm

Minnesota · 13,132 residents · 10.166 sq mi

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New Ulm has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,797. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $53,100.

At a glance

Lower income

below the US median

US median: $30,130

Mid-age

median age 34.2

US median: 33.0

Less educated

15% hold a bachelor's degree

US average: 20%

More affordable

home values down 19%, inflation adjusted

US median home: $93,722

Section 01

Population & growth

Total population

13,132

−3%vs 2000

vs 13,594 in 2000

1990 – 2025

Population density

1,292 / sq mi

−3%vs 2000

vs 1,337 / sq mi in 2000

US average: 221

Median age

34.2

−10%vs 2000

vs 37.8 in 2000

US average: 33.0

Population, 1990 – 2024

202414K

Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income

$25,797

−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $40,044 in 2000

US average: $30,130

1990 – 2024

Per capita income

$11,907

−41%vs 2000

vs $20,308 in 2000

US average: $14,340

Poverty rate

6.8%

+0.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 6.2% in 2000

US average: 13.2%

Section 03

Housing

Median home value

$53,100

−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $86,800 in 2000

US average: $93,722

1990 – 2024

Median gross rent

$293

−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000

vs $408 in 2000

US average: $450

Owner-occupied

74.5%

−2.6 ptsvs 2000

vs 77.1% in 2000

25.5% rent

Afford Score

2.1

−5%vs 2000

vs 2.2 in 2000

1990 – 2024

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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000

White, non-Hispanic97.5%(13,253)

Black0.1%(13)

Hispanic / Latino1.3%(171)

Asian0.4%(61)

Other0%

Diversity Score4.5%(608)

1990

White, non-Hispanic99.1%(13,008)

Black0%(0)

Hispanic / Latino0.5%(63)

Asian0.8%(105)

Other0.1%(19)

Diversity Score3.5%(461)

Diversity Score

−22%vs 2000

vs 4 in 2000

1990 – 2024

Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

15.3%

−6.1 ptsvs 2000

vs 21.4% in 2000

US average: 20.3%

High school or higher

74.6%

−8.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 83.3% in 2000

US average: 75.2%

Graduate degree

4.6%

−2.7 ptsvs 2000

vs 7.3% in 2000

US average: 7.1%

Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute

11.1 min

+10%vs 2000

vs 10.1 min in 2000

US average: 21.9

Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Ulm, Minnesota?

New Ulm, Minnesota has about 13,132 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New Ulm, Minnesota earns about $25,797 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Ulm, Minnesota expensive?

In New Ulm, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $53,100, and the typical rent is about $293 a month.

How educated are people in New Ulm, Minnesota?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in New Ulm, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Ulm, Minnesota?

About 6.8% of people in New Ulm, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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