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New Ulm

Texas · 185 residents · 5.358 sq mi
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New Ulm has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,948. Population has fallen 43% since 2023, a loss of 137 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 60.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
57% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
185
−43%since 2023
from 322 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
35 / sq mi
−43%since 2023
from 60 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
60.8
+49%since 2023
from 40.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
16422628835041220202024New Ulm
2024185
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,948
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $89,010 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,211
+19%since 2023
from $31,280 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.5%
−30.0 ptssince 2023
from 79.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.282
+6%since 2023
from 0.267 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade30.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information29.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
56.9%
−25.0 ptssince 2023
from 81.9% in 2023
43.1% rent
Vacancy rate
47.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2023
from 53.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
74.2%
+33.8 ptssince 2023
from 40.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic36%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino64%(206)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.6%(186)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(181)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.3%(10)
Diversity Score
5
−91%since 2023
from 58 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2023
from 88.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 49.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
39.7%
+39.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 37.9% in 2023
Female
61.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 62.1% in 2023
Foreign born
2.2%
−15.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.4%
−22.9 ptssince 2023
from 40.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−26.5 ptssince 2023
from 26.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.8%
+35.7 ptssince 2023
from 62.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.2%
−35.7 ptssince 2023
from 37.9% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Ulm, Texas?

New Ulm, Texas has about 185 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Ulm, Texas earns about $59,948 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in New Ulm, Texas?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in New Ulm, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Ulm, Texas?

About 12.4% of people in New Ulm, Texas 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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