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Ulen

Minnesota · 547 residents · 1.067 sq mi
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Ulen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,583. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,200. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.6% of residents. Households here earn about 40% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
547
+3%since 2000
from 532 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
513 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.6
+2%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3974454935415891990201020202024Ulen
2024413
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,583
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,813 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,837
+32%since 2000
from $16,593 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade2.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,200
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$565
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.3%
−26.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
6.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+66%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(527)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.5%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(509)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other2.1%(11)
Diversity Score8%(44)
Diversity Score
8
+1596%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+14%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
12.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.4%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.1%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ulen, Minnesota?

Ulen, Minnesota has about 547 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ulen, Minnesota?

The typical household in Ulen, Minnesota earns about $34,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ulen, Minnesota expensive?

In Ulen, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $86,200, and the typical rent is about $565 a month.

How educated are people in Ulen, Minnesota?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Ulen, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ulen, Minnesota?

About 6.6% of people in Ulen, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ulen, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Ulen, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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