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CITY · 2020 ACS

New Ulm

Texas · 285 residents · 5.358 sq mi
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New Ulm is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $106,875. Population has fallen 27% since 2021, a loss of 106 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 67% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
84% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

285
−27%vs 2021
vs 391 in 2021
2020 – 2024
53 / sq mi
−27%vs 2021
vs 73 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
53.7
+33%vs 2021
vs 40.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
16422628835041220202024New Ulm
2024185
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$106,875
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $84,107 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$30,296
−4%vs 2021
vs $31,603 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
93.0%
+21.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 71.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade31.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing28.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$248,500
US average: $265,253
84.4%
+6.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 77.9% in 2021
15.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic37.3%(146)
Black2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino60.6%(237)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score61.6%(241)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(221)
Black2.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43%(123)
43
−30%vs 2021
vs 62 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.7%
+2.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 13.7% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.0%
+9.8 ptsvs 2021
vs 87.2% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
5.1%
+1.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.0% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

90.8%
−3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 94.2% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
46.6%
−4.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 51.5% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
40.4%
+14.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 25.9% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

46.9%
+3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.2% in 2021
53.1%
−3.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.8% in 2021
14.2%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 12.0% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
22.4%
+2.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 20.2% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in New Ulm, Texas?

New Ulm, Texas has about 285 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Ulm, Texas earns about $106,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Ulm, Texas expensive?

In New Ulm, Texas, the median home is worth about $248,500.

How educated are people in New Ulm, Texas?

About 16.7% 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 0.0% 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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