New Ulm, MN

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2022 Population
25,880
0.0541% 1-year decline
US Senator
Amy Klobuchar
Democratic (DFL) Party
US Senator
Tina Smith
Democratic (DFL) Party
2022 Median Age
42
0.719% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
7.73%
3.23% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$67,038
6.41% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$165,200
12.6% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
13,487
0.2% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, New Ulm, MN had a population of 25.9k people with a median age of 42 and a median household income of $67,038. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of New Ulm, MN declined from 25,894 to 25,880, a −0.0541% decrease and its median household income grew from $62,999 to $67,038, a 6.41% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in New Ulm, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.3%), White (Hispanic) (1.95%), Two+ (Hispanic) (1.46%), Other (Hispanic) (1.26%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.18%).

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% 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 2022, the median property value in New Ulm, MN was $165,200, and the homeownership rate was 78.6%.

Most people in New Ulm, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.7 minutes. The average car ownership in New Ulm, MN was 2 cars per household.

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

Population & Diversity

New Ulm, MN is home to a population of 25.9k people, from which 99% are citizens. As of 2022, 2.56% of New Ulm, MN residents were born outside of the country (663 people).

In 2022, there were 47.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.9k people) in New Ulm, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 504 White (Hispanic) and 378 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99%
2022 Citizenship
99.1%
2021 Citizenship

As of 2022, 99% of New Ulm, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.5%. In 2021, the percentage of US citizens in New Ulm, MN was 99.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in New Ulm, MN
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    23.9k ± 99
  2. White (Hispanic)
    504 ± 186
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    378 ± 146
4.85%
Hispanic Population
1.25k people

In 2022, there were 47.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (23.9k people) in New Ulm, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 504 White (Hispanic) and 378 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    53,321 ± 5,642 people
  2. Somalia
    38,263 ± 4,786 people
  3. 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.

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Foreign-Born Population

2.56%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
663 people
2.34%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
605 people

As of 2022, 2.56% of New Ulm, MN residents (663 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2021, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in New Ulm, MN was 2.34%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    533 ± 89
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    228 ± 76
  3. Korea
    115 ± 62

New Ulm, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.34 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of New Ulm, MN employs 13.5k people. The largest industries in New Ulm, MN are Manufacturing (2,374 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,963 people), and Retail Trade (1,400 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($77,500), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($66,389), and Public Administration ($65,441).

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.

Occupations

13.5k
2022 Value
± 619
−0.2%
1 Year decline
± 6.53%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in New Ulm, MN declined at a rate of −0.2%, from 13.5k employees to 13.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in New Ulm, MN, are Production Occupations (1,567 people), Management Occupations (1,406 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,394 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of New Ulm, MN.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

13.5k
2022 Value
± 619
−0.2%
1 Year decline
± 6.53%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in New Ulm, MN declined at a rate of −0.2%, from 13.5k employees to 13.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in New Ulm, MN, are Manufacturing (2,374 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,963 people), and Retail Trade (1,400 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.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$51,774
Median earning men ± $1,108
$35,635
Median earning women ± $1,874

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Public Administration ($93,125), Construction ($61,833), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($59,266).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Manufacturing ($48,032), Public Administration ($47,270), and Information ($45,323).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 242
    Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
  2. 197
    Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
  3. 155
    Other Services, Except Public Administration

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Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Minnesota went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 52.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (45.3%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.07%).

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.

US Senators from Minnesota

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Amy Klobuchar
Senator from Minnesota1
Assumed office on January 3, 2007
The Minnesota Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party (DFL) is the Minnesota affiliate of the Democratic Party (United States)|U.S. Democratic Party and its members are counted as Democrats.
Tina Smith
Senator from Minnesota2
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.

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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.

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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.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

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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).

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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.

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Concentrations

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.

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Universities

Gender
Race
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.

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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.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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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.

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Educational Pyramid

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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.

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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).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in New Ulm, MN was $165,200 in 2022, which is 0.586 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $146,700 to $165,200, a 12.6% increase. The homeownership rate in New Ulm, MN is 78.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in New Ulm, MN have an average commute time of 15.7 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 $67,038. In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income in New Ulm, MN was Scott County, MN with a value of $118,268, followed by Carver County, MN and Washington County, MN, with respective values of $116,308 and $110,828.

Property

$165,200
Median Property Value 2022
±$4,498
$8,593
Median Property Taxes
±$435

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.

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Rent vs Own

78.6%
Homeownership
2022
63.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 78.6% of the housing units in New Ulm, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 77.9%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in New Ulm, MN was Scott County, MN with a value of $118,268, followed by Carver County, MN and Washington County, MN, with respective values of $116,308 and $110,828.

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Household Income

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$67,038
Median Household Income
± $3,230
10.9k
Number of Households
± 534

In 2022, the median household income of the 10.9k households in New Ulm, MN grew to $67,038 from the previous year's value of $62,999.

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.

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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.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (81.8%)
  2. Worked At Home (7.74%)
  3. Carpooled (6.08%)

In 2022, 81.8% of workers in New Ulm, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.74%) and those who carpooled to work (6.08%).

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.

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Commute Time

15.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in New Ulm, MN have a shorter commute time (15.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 1.33% of the workforce in New Ulm, MN have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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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.

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Poverty & Diversity

7.73% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in New Ulm, MN (1.92k out of 24.8k 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 65 - 74, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 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.

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Health

95.9% of the population of New Ulm, MN has health coverage, with 55.4% on employee plans, 10.4% on Medicaid, 16.4% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.07% 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.

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).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 37.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.11%
Uninsured
55.4%
Employer Coverage
10.4%
Medicaid
16.4%
Medicare
12.5%
Non-Group
1.07%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in New Ulm, MN declined by 0.434% from 4.13% to 4.11%.

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