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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 1990 CENSUS

New Ulm Micro

New Ulm, MN · 1 counties · 26,984 residents · 611.109 sq mi
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New Ulm has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,032. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $49,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 24%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

26,984
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 26,911 in 2000
1990 – 2025
44 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.5
−10%vs 2000
vs 38.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
25K26K26K27K27K1990201020202024New Ulm
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,032
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,800 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,244
−42%vs 2000
vs $19,535 in 2000
US average: $14,340
8.3%
+1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$49,200
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $85,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$283
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $399 in 2000
US average: $450
77.3%
−2.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 80.0% in 2000
22.7% rent
2.0
−8%vs 2000
vs 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(26,080)
Black0.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino2%(545)
Asian0.4%(109)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(1,659)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(26,735)
Black0%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(136)
Asian0.6%(162)
Other0.3%(83)
Diversity Score3.5%(949)
4
−43%vs 2000
vs 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
−4.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.7%
−9.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 81.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.3%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
+83%vs 2000
vs 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in New Ulm, MN?

New Ulm, MN has about 26,984 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New Ulm, MN earns about $25,032 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Ulm, MN expensive?

In New Ulm, MN, the median home is worth about $49,200, and the typical rent is about $283 a month.

How educated are people in New Ulm, MN?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in New Ulm, MN hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Ulm, MN?

About 8.3% of people in New Ulm, MN live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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