New Ulm is a city located in Brown County Minnesota. New Ulm has a 2024 population of 13,857. It is also the county seat of Brown County. New Ulm is currently declining at a rate of -0.49% annually and its population has decreased by -1.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,129 in 2020.
The average household income in New Ulm is $78,266 with a poverty rate of 8.31%. The median age in New Ulm is 38.9 years: 36.7 years for males, and 41.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of New Ulm was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,249 | 94.27% |
| Two or more races | 252 | 1.79% |
| Black or African American | 199 | 1.42% |
| Other race | 172 | 1.22% |
| Asian | 128 | 0.91% |
| Native American | 55 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,938 | 2.2 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Married | 2,645 | 3.02 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
| Non Family | 2,352 | 1.11 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Female | 664 | 2.64 | 64.9 | 35.1 |
| Male | 277 | 2.65 | 50.2 | 49.8 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
73.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 512 | 5.48% |
| Associates Degree | 976 | 10.45% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,665 | 17.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 937 | 10.04% |
| High School Graduate | 3,174 | 33.99% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 235 | 2.52% |
| Some College | 1,838 | 19.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,733 | 8,091 | 2,461 |
| Hispanic | 263 | 212 | 35 |
| 2+ Races | 131 | 119 | 52 |
| Other Race | 119 | 107 | 27 |
| Black | 107 | 89 | 15 |
| Asian | 103 | 73 | 31 |
| Native American | 46 | 46 | 9 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 39.69%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,571 | $59,904 | $43,140 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,031 | $79,524 | $63,242 |
| High School Graduate | $41,069 | $46,383 | $35,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,538 | $34,792 | $21,250 |
| Overall | $46,355 | $52,330 | $38,380 |
| Some College | $41,837 | $52,063 | $32,173 |
$46,355
Average Earnings
$52,330
Average Male
$38,380
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.16% of New Ulm residents speak only English, while 4.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,229 | 946 | 7.74% |
| Hispanic | 470 | 102 | 21.7% |
| Asian | 114 | 22 | 19.3% |
| Multiple | 235 | 21 | 8.94% |
| Black | 173 | 19 | 10.98% |
| Other | 172 | 7 | 4.07% |
8.31%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.18%
Male Poverty Rate
9.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in New Ulm is Hispanic, with 21.7% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in New Ulm is Other, with 4.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.83%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.97%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.99%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.33% |
| High School | 8.73% |
| Some College | 8.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.75% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 14.29% |
| Female Unemployed | 13.41% |
| Female Employed | 4.35% |
| Male Employed | 2.59% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $86,861 | $97,389 |
| Households | $59,985 | $78,266 |
| Married Families | $105,903 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,406 | $43,746 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
45.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
576
Number of Veterans
550
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 262 |
| Second Gulf War | 106 |
| Korea | 43 |
| First Gulf War | 28 |
| World War II | 23 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 202 |
| 65 to 74 | 189 |
| 55 to 64 | 70 |
| 35 to 54 | 68 |
| 18 to 34 | 47 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 554 | 5.35% |
| Asian | 16 | 12.5% |
| Other Race | 6 | 4.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.87%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.8%
Labor Force Participation
63.9%
Employment Rate
2.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.65%
Born in New Ulm
97.55%
Native Born
2.45%
Foreign Born
0.35%
Non Citizen
2.1%
Naturalized
97.55% of New Ulm residents were born in the United States, with 76.65% having been born in Minnesota. 0.35% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 13,517 | -68 | -0.5% |
| 2028 | 13,585 | -68 | -0.5% |
| 2027 | 13,653 | -68 | -0.5% |
| 2026 | 13,721 | -68 | -0.49% |
| 2025 | 13,789 | -68 | -0.49% |
| 2024 | 13,857 | -68 | -0.49% |
| 2023 | 13,925 | -144 | -1.02% |
| 2022 | 14,069 | -57 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 14,126 | -3 | -0.02% |
| 2020 | 14,129 | 954 | 7.24% |
| 2019 | 13,175 | -74 | -0.56% |
| 2018 | 13,249 | 20 | 0.15% |
| 2017 | 13,229 | -68 | -0.51% |
| 2016 | 13,297 | 7 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 13,290 | 40 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 13,250 | 66 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 13,184 | -68 | -0.51% |
| 2012 | 13,252 | -140 | -1.05% |
| 2011 | 13,392 | -105 | -0.78% |
| 2010 | 13,497 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,594 | 462 | 3.52% |
| 1990 | 13,132 | -623 | -4.53% |
| 1980 | 13,755 | 704 | 5.39% |
| 1970 | 13,051 | 1,937 | 17.43% |
| 1960 | 11,114 | 1,766 | 18.89% |
| 1950 | 9,348 | 605 | 6.92% |
| 1940 | 8,743 | 1,435 | 19.64% |
| 1930 | 7,308 | 563 | 8.35% |
| 1920 | 6,745 | 1,097 | 19.42% |
| 1910 | 5,648 | 245 | 4.53% |
| 1900 | 5,403 | 1,662 | 44.43% |
| 1890 | 3,741 | -9,776 | -72.32% |