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New Ulm Micro

New Ulm, MN · 1 counties · 25,893 residents · 611.109 sq mi
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New Ulm has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $47,696. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value is $122,400. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
25,893
−4%since 2000
from 26,911 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
42 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 44 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+13%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K26K27K27K1990201020202024New Ulm
202426K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,696
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,800 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,591
+26%since 2000
from $19,535 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,400
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $85,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$493
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $399 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
45.7%
−34.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
6.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 37.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+20%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(24,662)
Black0.2%(56)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(860)
Asian0.6%(152)
Other0.6%(159)
Diversity Score11.4%(2,957)
Diversity Score
11
+85%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+38%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

New UlmCENTRAL13,863
What's inside

1 component county

Brown CountyCENTRAL25,517
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Ulm, MN?

New Ulm, MN has about 25,893 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Ulm, MN earns about $47,696 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 $122,400, and the typical rent is about $493 a month.

How educated are people in New Ulm, MN?

About 18.5% 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 9.8% of people in New Ulm, MN live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Ulm, MN grown since 1990?

Yes, New Ulm, MN has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,091 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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