New Ulm, MN

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2021 Population

25,894

3.26% 1-year growth

US Senator

Amy Klobuchar

Democratic
(DFL) Party

US Senator

Tina Smith

Democratic
(DFL) Party

2021 Median Age

41.7

0.714% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

7.99%

13.6% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$62,999

5.34% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$146,700

1.88% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

13,514

1.24% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, New Ulm, MN had a population of 25.9k people with a median age of 41.7 and a median household income of $62,999. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of New Ulm, MN grew from 25,076 to 25,894, a 3.26% increase and its median household income grew from $59,804 to $62,999, a 5.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in New Ulm, MN are White (Non-Hispanic) (92.9%), White (Hispanic) (2.07%), Other (Hispanic) (1.8%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.946%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.726%).

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.

99.1% of the residents in New Ulm, MN are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in New Ulm, MN are Martin Luther College (248 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in New Ulm, MN was $146,700, and the homeownership rate was 77.9%.

Most people in New Ulm, MN drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.6 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 25.9k people, from which 99.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.34% of New Ulm, MN residents were born outside of the country (605 people).

In 2021, there were 45 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (24.1k people) in New Ulm, MN than any other race or ethnicity. There were 535 White (Hispanic) and 467 Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.1%

2021 Citizenship

99%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.1% of New Ulm, MN residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in New Ulm, MN was 99%, 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)
24.1k ± 38
White (Hispanic)
535 ± 207
Other (Hispanic)
467 ± 193

4.68%

Hispanic Population

1.21k people

4.68% of the people in New Ulm, MN are hispanic (1.21k 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
55,478 ± 5,754 people
Somalia
39,298 ± 4,850 people
India
30,033 ± 4,243 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Minnesota was Mexico, the natal country of 55,478 Minnesota residents, followed by Somalia with 39,298 and India with 30,033.

Foreign-Born Population

2.34%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

605 people

2.52%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

632 people

As of 2021, 2.34% of New Ulm, MN residents (605 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in New Ulm, MN was 2.52%, 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
633 ± 105
Gulf War (2001-)
170 ± 71
Korea
139 ± 58

New Ulm, MN has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.72 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of New Ulm, MN employs 13.5k people. The largest industries in New Ulm, MN are Manufacturing (2,394 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,890 people), and Retail Trade (1,492 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($72,917), Public Administration ($63,393), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($61,719).

Males in Minnesota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $62,287. The income inequality in Minnesota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

13.5k

2021 Value

± 625

1.24%

1 Year growth

± 6.34%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in New Ulm, MN grew at a rate of 1.24%, from 13.3k employees to 13.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in New Ulm, MN, are Production Occupations (1,532 people), Management Occupations (1,441 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,424 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

13.5k

2021 Value

± 625

1.24%

1 Year growth

± 6.34%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in New Ulm, MN grew at a rate of 1.24%, from 13.3k employees to 13.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in New Ulm, MN, are Manufacturing (2,394 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,890 people), and Retail Trade (1,492 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

$46,680

Median earning men ± $1,888

$32,356

Median earning women ± $1,826

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($79,695), Construction ($56,875), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($54,575).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($56,806), Manufacturing ($42,327), and Information ($40,625).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Minnesota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

242
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
197
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
155
Other Services, Except Public Administration

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$595k
Manufacturing
$227k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$82.4k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $28.4B, followed by Electronics ($26.2B) and Precision instruments ($23.9B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Minnesota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$333B

2020 Value in Minnesota

$636B

Projected 2050 Value in Minnesota

91% growth

In 2020, total outbound Minnesota trade was $333B. This is expected to increase 91% to $636B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Minnesota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Minnesota to other states, or from other states to Minnesota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Wisconsin
$25.1B
Iowa
$14.8B
Illinois
$14B

In 2020, the top outbound Minnesota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Wisconsin with $25.1B, followed by Iowa with $14.8B and Illinois and $14B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Minnesota shares with each state (excluding itself).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

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

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (52.4%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (45.3%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.07%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Minnesota for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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 Democratic Party (United States)|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 2021, universities in New Ulm, MN awarded 248 degrees. The student population of New Ulm, MN in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 449 male students and 471 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in New Ulm, MN are White (238 and 96.7%), followed by Black or African American (3 and 1.22%), Two or More Races (2 and 0.813%), and Asian (1 and 0.407%).

The largest universities in New Ulm, MN by number of degrees awarded are Martin Luther College (248 and 100%).

The most popular majors in New Ulm, MN are Elementary Education & Teaching (60 and 24.2%), Other Theology & Religious Vocations (42 and 16.9%), and Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies (35 and 14.1%).

The median tuition cost in New Ulm, MN for private four year colleges is $16,910.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in New Ulm, MN, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 83.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 920 (48.8% men and 51.2% 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 2021 there were 920 students enrolled in New Ulm, MN, 48.8% men and 51.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 847 records, of which 51% were women and 49% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Elementary Education & Teaching
60 degree-majors awarded
Pre-Theology & Pre-Ministerial Studies
33 degree-majors awarded
Early Childhood Education & Teaching
23 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in New Ulm, MN was Elementary Education & Teaching with 60 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

248 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Martin Luther College with 248 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 109 men were awarded degrees from institutions in New Ulm, MN, which is 0.784 times less than the 139 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 238 degrees mean that there were 79.3 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 3 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 ($16,910) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

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 2021, 0.858% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.954% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (1.07M), Bachelors Degree (1.02M), and Some college (978k).

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 $146,700 in 2021, which is 0.599 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $144,000 to $146,700, a 1.88% increase. The homeownership rate in New Ulm, MN is 77.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in New Ulm, MN have an average commute time of 15.6 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 $62,999. In 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income in New Ulm, MN was Scott County, MN with a value of $109,031, followed by Carver County, MN and Washington County, MN, with respective values of $107,890 and $102,258.

Housing

Property

$146,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$5,015

$8,394

Median Property Taxes

±$447

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

77.9%

Homeownership

2021

63.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 77.9% of the housing units in New Ulm, MN were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.6%.

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 2021, the county with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in New Ulm, MN was Scott County, MN with a value of $109,031, followed by Carver County, MN and Washington County, MN, with respective values of $107,890 and $102,258.

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.

$62,999

Median Household Income

± $2,334

10.8k

Number of Households

± 540

In 2021, the median household income of the 10.8k households in New Ulm, MN grew to $62,999 from the previous year's value of $59,804.

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.

0.459

2021 Wage GINI in Minnesota

0.458

2020 Wage GINI in Minnesota

In 2021, the income inequality in Minnesota was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.234% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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 2021

Drove Alone (81.7%)
Worked At Home (8.51%)
Carpooled (5.63%)

In 2021, 81.7% of workers in New Ulm, MN drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.51%) and those who carpooled to work (5.63%).

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

15.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in New Ulm, MN have a shorter commute time (15.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.42% 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

7.99% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in New Ulm, MN (1.98k out of 24.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females < 5.

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

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

95.9% of the population of New Ulm, MN has health coverage, with 56.1% on employee plans, 11% on Medicaid, 15.9% on Medicare, 11.9% on non-group plans, and 0.988% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see 1102 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.34% decrease from the previous year (1117 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1322 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 343 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,102 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Minnesota

Primary care physicians in Minnesota see an average of 1,102 patients per year. This represents a 1.34% decrease from the previous year (1,117 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 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 18.4% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.1% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

4.13%

Uninsured

56.1%

Employer Coverage

11%

Medicaid

15.9%

Medicare

11.9%

Non-Group

0.988%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in New Ulm, MN grew by 29.4% from 3.19% to 4.13%.

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.