New Ulm, MN

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2024 Population

14,056

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic(DFL) Party

2024 Median Age

39.3

2.48% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

9.16%

5% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$64,449

0.727% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$204,200

5.97% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

7,047

2.79% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in New Ulm, MN reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.6% of the residents in New Ulm, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in New Ulm, MN are Martin Luther College (252 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in New Ulm, MN was $204,200, and the homeownership rate was 75.1%.

Most people in New Ulm, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 12.1 minutes. The average car ownership in New Ulm, MN was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

New Ulm, MN is home to a population of 14.1k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.31% of New Ulm, MN residents were born outside of the country (325 people).

In 2024, there were 67.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (13.2k people) in New Ulm, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 195 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 133 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2024 Citizenship

99.4%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 99.6% of New Ulm, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in New Ulm, MN was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in New Ulm, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in New Ulm, MN

White (Non-Hispanic)
13.2k ± 220
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
195 ± 122
White (Hispanic)
133 ± 103

3.34%

Hispanic Population

470 people

3.34% of the people in New Ulm, MN are hispanic (470 people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in New Ulm, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Minnesota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
61,898 ± 6,075 people
Somalia
36,765 ± 4,692 people
India
31,170 ± 4,323 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 61,898 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 36,765 and India with 31,170.

Foreign-Born Population

2.31%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

325 people

2.69%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

378 people

As of 2024, 2.31% of New Ulm, MN residents (325 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in New Ulm, MN was 2.69%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in New Ulm, MN compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
180 ± 59
Gulf War (2001-)
92 ± 60
Korea
32 ± 32

New Ulm, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.96 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in New Ulm, MN.

Health

95.3% of the population of New Ulm, MN has health coverage, with 58.4% on employee plans, 9.95% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 10.6% on non-group plans, and 0.605% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1,134 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,134 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1287 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 278 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.4% under 18 years, 21.2% between 18 and 34 years, 35.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

4.75%

Uninsured

58.4%

Employer Coverage

9.95%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

10.6%

Non-Group

0.605%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in New Ulm, MN grew by 8.87% from 4.36% to 4.75%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in New Ulm, MN changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Economy

The economy of New Ulm, MN employs 7.05k people. In 2024, the largest industries in New Ulm, MN were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,127 people), Manufacturing (1,125 people), and Educational Services (947 people), and the highest paying industries were Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($117,781), Wholesale Trade ($73,173), and Utilities ($71,667).

Employment

Occupations

7.05k

2024 Value

± 486

−2.79%

1 Year decline

± 10.2%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in New Ulm, MN declined at a rate of −2.79%, from 7.25k employees to 7.05k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in New Ulm, MN, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (748 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (654 people), and Production Occupations (638 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of New Ulm, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Minnesota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

7.05k

2024 Value

± 486

−2.79%

1 Year decline

± 10.2%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in New Ulm, MN declined at a rate of −2.79%, from 7.25k employees to 7.05k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in New Ulm, MN, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,127 people), Manufacturing (1,125 people), and Educational Services (947 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of New Ulm, MN, though some of these residents may live in New Ulm, MN and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$53,964

Median earning men ± $2,032

$41,268

Median earning women ± $4,303

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($76,136), Wholesale Trade ($70,469), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($68,531).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($67,569), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,306), and Manufacturing ($51,641).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

Y-Axis

2.26%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 2.93M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.26% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 13.4%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Minnesota.

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing the state of Minnesota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for New Ulm, MN. Showing the available data for Minnesota.

2024 Election Results

Kamala Harris (50.9%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (46.7%)
Republican Party
Robert Kennedy (0.738%)
Independent Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Kamala Harris with 50.9% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (46.7%), followed by Robert Kennedy (0.738%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Minnesota

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Minnesota.

Amy Klobuchar

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic–Farmer–Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.

Tina Smith

Senator from Minnesota

Assumed office on January 3, 2018
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Al Franken.{{Cite news |url=http://abc7chicago.com/news/franken-to-make-announcement-thursday-as-chorus-grows-for-his-resignation/2747124/ |title=Franken to make announcement Thursday as chorus grows for his resignation |date=December 6, 2017 |work=ABC7 Chicago |access-date=December 9, 2017 }}

Amy Klobuchar and Tina Smith are the senators currently representing Minnesota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Minnesota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

Education

In 2024, universities in New Ulm, MN awarded 252 degrees. The student population of New Ulm, MN in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 390 male students and 488 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in New Ulm, MN are White (235 and 95.5%), Two or More Races (6 and 2.44%), Black or African American (2 and 0.813%), and Hispanic or Latino (2 and 0.813%).

The largest universities in New Ulm, MN by number of degrees awarded are Martin Luther College (252 and 100%).

The most popular majors in New Ulm, MN are Elementary Education & Teaching (66 and 26.2%), Other Theology & Religious Vocations (46 and 18.3%), and Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies (45 and 17.9%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $18,120.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in New Ulm, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 87.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 88.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 878 (44.4% men and 55.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 878 students enrolled in New Ulm, MN, 44.4% men and 55.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 801 records, of which 56.7% were women and 43.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
66 degrees awarded
Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies
45 degrees awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
17 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in New Ulm, MN was Elementary Education & Teaching with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in New Ulm, MN according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Martin Luther College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

252 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Martin Luther College with 252 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 115 men were awarded degrees from institutions in New Ulm, MN, which is 0.839 times less than the 137 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 235 degrees mean that there were 39.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 6 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($18,120) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($600) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in New Ulm, MN was $204,200 in 2024, which is 0.614 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $192,700 to $204,200, a 5.97% increase. The homeownership rate in New Ulm, MN is 75.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in New Ulm, MN have an average commute time of 12.1 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in New Ulm, MN is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$204,200

Median Property Value 2024

±$11,297

$4,565

Median Property Taxes

±$373

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In New Ulm, MN the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in New Ulm, MN compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

75.1%

Homeownership

2024

62.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 75.1% of the housing units in New Ulm, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 74.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in New Ulm, MN compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$64,449

Median Household Income

± $4,330

6.08k

Number of Households

± 462

In 2024, the median household income of the 6.08k households in New Ulm, MN grew to $64,449 from the previous year's value of $63,984.

The following chart displays the households in New Ulm, MN distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for New Ulm, MN is from Minnesota.

0.452

2024 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.454

2023 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2024, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.568% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Minnesota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Minnesota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (79.6%)
Carpooled (7.74%)
Walked (5.61%)

In 2024, 79.6% of workers in New Ulm, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.74%) and those who walked to work (5.61%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

12.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in New Ulm, MN have a shorter commute time (12.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.717% of the workforce in New Ulm, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in New Ulm, MN compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in New Ulm, MN distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in New Ulm, MN have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

9.16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in New Ulm, MN (1.21k out of 13.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 75+ and then Males 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in New Ulm, MN is White, followed by Hispanic and Black.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.