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New Ulm

County:
Brown County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
10.166
State:
Minnesota

New Ulm is a city located in Brown County, Minnesota. New Ulm has a 2025 population of 13,970 . It is also the county seat of Brown County . New Ulm is currently growing at a rate of 0.01% annually but its population has decreased by -1.12% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,128 in 2020.

The median household income in New Ulm is $63,984 with a poverty rate of 8.72%. The median age in New Ulm is 40.3 years: 38.1 years for males, and 42.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 94.3 males.

14K
Total Population
1,374
Density (mi²)
2 0.01%
Growth

New Ulm Population

New Ulm Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of New Ulm includes 94.48% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Asian, Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (94.48%)

Two or more races (2.21%)

Other race (1.26%)

Asian (0.9%)

Black or African American (0.73%)

Native American (0.43%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White13,28994.48%
Two or more races3112.21%
Other race1771.26%
Asian1270.9%
Black or African American1020.73%
Native American600.43%

New Ulm Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

New Ulm's average per capita income is $48,981. Household income levels show a median of $63,984. The poverty rate stands at 8.72%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$101,162-
Families$89,321$100,933
Households$63,984$80,983
Non Families$40,725$44,649

$48,981

Average Income

$63,984

Median Household Income

8.72%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)