New Ulm, MN

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2023 Population

25,826

0.209% 1-year decline

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic(DFL) Party

2023 Median Age

42.4

0.952% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

7.71%

0.28% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$68,690

2.46% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$181,700

9.99% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

13,322

1.22% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, New Ulm, MN had a population of 25.8k people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $68,690. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of New Ulm, MN declined from 25,880 to 25,826, a −0.209% decrease and its median household income grew from $67,038 to $68,690, a 2.46% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in New Ulm, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.2%), White (Hispanic) (1.96%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.63%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.14%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.11%).

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.

98.6% of the residents in New Ulm, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in New Ulm, MN are Martin Luther College (256 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in New Ulm, MN was $181,700, and the homeownership rate was 79.4%.

Most people in New Ulm, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.3 minutes. The average car ownership in New Ulm, MN was 2 cars per household.

New Ulm, MN borders Mankato-North Mankato, MN.

United States Minnesota

Population & Diversity

New Ulm, MN is home to a population of 25.8k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.11% of New Ulm, MN residents were born outside of the country (802 people).

In 2023, there were 47.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.8k people) in New Ulm, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 505 White (Hispanic) and 421 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.6%

2023 Citizenship

99%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 98.6% of New Ulm, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in New Ulm, MN was 99%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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)
23.8k ± 104
White (Hispanic)
505 ± 186
Two+ (Hispanic)
421 ± 167

4.85%

Hispanic Population

1.25k people

4.85% of the people in New Ulm, MN are hispanic (1.25k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in New Ulm, MN as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
53,321 ± 5,642 people
Somalia
38,263 ± 4,786 people
India
30,262 ± 4,259 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 53,321 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 38,263 and India with 30,262.

Foreign-Born Population

3.11%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

802 people

2.56%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

663 people

As of 2023, 3.11% of New Ulm, MN residents (802 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in New Ulm, MN was 2.56%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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
503 ± 85
Gulf War (2001-)
222 ± 85
Korea
93 ± 54

New Ulm, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.27 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of New Ulm, MN employs 13.3k people. The largest industries in New Ulm, MN are Manufacturing (2,244 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,889 people), and Educational Services (1,484 people), and the highest paying industries are Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($113,313), Utilities ($77,750), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($71,250).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.27 times higher than the average income of females, which is $68,089. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.458, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

13.3k

2023 Value

± 614

−1.22%

1 Year decline

± 6.59%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in New Ulm, MN declined at a rate of −1.22%, from 13.5k employees to 13.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in New Ulm, MN, are Management Occupations (1,452 people), Production Occupations (1,429 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,410 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of New Ulm, MN.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

13.3k

2023 Value

± 614

−1.22%

1 Year decline

± 6.59%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in New Ulm, MN declined at a rate of −1.22%, from 13.5k employees to 13.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in New Ulm, MN, are Manufacturing (2,244 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,889 people), and Educational Services (1,484 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

$53,660

Median earning men ± $1,182

$39,244

Median earning women ± $2,453

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($87,692), Wholesale Trade ($68,421), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($63,073).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Construction ($65,000), Public Administration ($51,250), and Manufacturing ($49,355).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

76
Construction
64
Other Services (except Public Administration)
39
Health Care and Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$174k
Manufacturing
$113k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$79.4k
Transportation and Warehousing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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

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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

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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.

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.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Minnesota

Minnesota is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Minnesota have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in New Ulm, MN awarded 256 degrees. The student population of New Ulm, MN in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 413 male students and 467 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in New Ulm, MN are White (241 and 94.9%), followed by Asian (5 and 1.97%), Hispanic or Latino (4 and 1.57%), and Two or More Races (2 and 0.787%).

The largest universities in New Ulm, MN by number of degrees awarded are Martin Luther College (256 and 100%).

The most popular majors in New Ulm, MN are Elementary Education & Teaching (64 and 25%), Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies (50 and 19.5%), and Other Theology & Religious Vocations (44 and 17.2%).

The median tuition cost in New Ulm, MN for private four year colleges is $17,420.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in New Ulm, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 83.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 78.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 880 (46.9% men and 53.1% 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 2022 there were 880 students enrolled in New Ulm, MN, 46.9% men and 53.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 802 records, of which 52.9% were women and 47.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Early Childhood Education & Teaching
15 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
64 degrees awarded
Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies
49 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in New Ulm, MN was Early Childhood Education & Teaching with 15 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

256 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Martin Luther College with 256 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 129 men were awarded degrees from institutions in New Ulm, MN, which is 1.02 times more than the 127 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 241 degrees mean that there were 48.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 5 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 ($17,420) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.877% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.991% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.04M), and Some college (962k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in New Ulm, MN was $181,700 in 2023, which is 0.599 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $165,200 to $181,700, a 9.99% increase. The homeownership rate in New Ulm, MN is 79.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in New Ulm, MN have an average commute time of 15.3 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.

Median household income in New Ulm, MN is $68,690. In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income in New Ulm, MN was Carver County, MN with a value of $123,144, followed by Scott County, MN and Washington County, MN, with respective values of $120,247 and $114,457.

Housing

Property

$181,700

Median Property Value 2023

±$6,552

$8,695

Median Property Taxes

±$450

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 $800 - $1,499 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

79.4%

Homeownership

2023

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 79.4% of the housing units in New Ulm, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 78.6%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in New Ulm, MN was Carver County, MN with a value of $123,144, followed by Scott County, MN and Washington County, MN, with respective values of $120,247 and $114,457.

The following map shows all of the counties in New Ulm, MN colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$68,690

Median Household Income

± $3,342

10.9k

Number of Households

± 547

In 2023, the median household income of the 10.9k households in New Ulm, MN grew to $68,690 from the previous year's value of $67,038.

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.

0.458

2022 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2022, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.458 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.267% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Minnesota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2023

Drove Alone (80.5%)
Worked At Home (7.63%)
Carpooled (6.5%)

In 2023, 80.5% of workers in New Ulm, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.63%) and those who carpooled to work (6.5%).

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

15.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in New Ulm, MN have a shorter commute time (15.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 1.34% 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

7.71% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in New Ulm, MN (1.91k out of 24.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

96.1% of the population of New Ulm, MN has health coverage, with 56.3% on employee plans, 10.1% on Medicaid, 16.4% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 1.08% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1110 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.726% increase from the previous year (1102 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1307 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 322 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,110 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,110 patients per year. This represents a 0.726% increase from the previous year (1,102 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Minnesota in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.9% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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

Uninsured People

3.9%

Uninsured

56.3%

Employer Coverage

10.1%

Medicaid

16.4%

Medicare

12.2%

Non-Group

1.08%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in New Ulm, MN declined by 5.03% from 4.11% to 3.9%.

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.

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