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Ulen

Minnesota · 476 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 $32,024. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $95,500. The poverty rate of 20.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
476
−11%since 2000
from 532 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
446 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.3
−12%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3974454935415891990201020202024Ulen
2024413
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,024
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,813 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,723
+37%since 2000
from $16,593 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,500
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
27.9% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+98%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91%(433)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(8)
Diversity Score6.1%(29)
Diversity Score
6
+1183%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+31.9 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
−12%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
30.4%
−28.7 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
47.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−71.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ulen, Minnesota?

Ulen, Minnesota has about 476 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ulen, Minnesota?

The typical household in Ulen, Minnesota earns about $32,024 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 $95,500.

How educated are people in Ulen, Minnesota?

About 19.6% 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 20.7% of people in Ulen, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ulen, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Ulen, Minnesota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 57 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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