Population 15,970 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in New Ulm
Household size in New Ulm
| Period | New Ulm | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.26 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.20 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.19 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.24 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Households in New Ulm are small: just 2.24 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only 17 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in New Ulm
| Period | New Ulm | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.0 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.1 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.2 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.2 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +1.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
New Ulm skews a little older than the country: its median age is 42.2, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 41.0, as it has nationally. The youngest areas are in the south, the oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in New Ulm
| Period | New Ulm | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.2% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in New Ulm: 6.8% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.3 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in New Ulm
Renters in New Ulm
| Period | New Ulm | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.7% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
New Ulm is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.7% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 43.8% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged up 0.7 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in New Ulm
| Period | New Ulm | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 5.4% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.6% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Fewer homes sit empty in New Ulm than nationally: 6.3%, against 9.6% for the U.S. Vacancy is little changed from 2006–10, while the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in New Ulm
| Period | New Ulm | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +5 | +6 |
New Ulm is a place of older homes: half were built before 1964, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in New Ulm
| Period | New Ulm | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $535 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $654 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $731 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $967 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$432 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in New Ulm costs $967 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $432 a month since 2006–10, up 81%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 27.6% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the north.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in New Ulm
Bachelor's degrees in New Ulm
| Period | New Ulm | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.1% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.1% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults 25 and older in New Ulm (29.1%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 6.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the north.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in New Ulm
| Period | New Ulm | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.4% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 94.0% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.6% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in New Ulm is above the national rate: 92.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Minnesota as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 2.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in New Ulm
| Period | New Ulm | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.0% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 4.1% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in New Ulm has been low: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.4 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
New Ulm compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Ulm | 2.24 | 42.2 | 6.8% | 22.7% | 6.3% | 1964 | $967 | 29.1% | 92.6% | 2.6% |
| Klossner | 2.61 | 40.9 | 3.4% | 11.3% | 5.3% | 1968 | $866 | 28.3% | 97.0% | 1.0% |
| Courtland | 2.54 | 40.9 | 2.5% | 13.8% | 2.0% | 1976 | $829 | 29.0% | 97.0% | 1.1% |
| St. George | 2.55 | 41.7 | 3.4% | 12.4% | 8.0% | 1964 | $872 | 27.4% | 96.9% | 1.1% |
| Essig | 2.57 | 48.5 | 4.3% | 11.1% | 4.9% | 1973 | $885 | 23.7% | 95.7% | 1.5% |
| Searles | 2.38 | 47.3 | 5.7% | 9.5% | 7.9% | 1967 | $755 | 21.1% | 95.0% | 2.9% |
| Lafayette | 2.59 | 45.2 | 6.9% | 10.3% | 9.2% | 1955 | $967 | 23.5% | 96.0% | 1.2% |
| Hanska | 2.26 | 42.0 | 10.8% | 17.2% | 8.1% | 1942 | $702 | 15.2% | 93.4% | 1.1% |
| Sleepy Eye | 2.27 | 42.2 | 9.7% | 19.9% | 12.3% | 1957 | $775 | 17.6% | 94.6% | 2.7% |
| Nicollet | 2.59 | 38.8 | 3.3% | 22.8% | 5.3% | 1977 | $1,176 | 25.2% | 94.4% | 1.7% |
| Godahl | 2.36 | 52.5 | 5.3% | 8.4% | 9.9% | 1953 | $1,019 | 20.9% | 96.5% | 2.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up New Ulm. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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