New Ulm Population

1860–2026

13,802

2026 projection

2.3% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for New Ulm. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
202613,802-610.44%
202513,863-250.18%
202413,888-300.22%
202313,918-880.63%
202214,006-1260.89%
202114,132+30.02%
202014,129+9547.24%
201913,175-740.56%
201813,249+200.15%
201713,229-680.51%

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New Ulm Demographics

39.3median age

Median age

Female42 yrs
Male37.6 yrs

Adults

11,041
2,869 seniors · 26%8,172 other adults

Sex

Female 50.8% · 7,138Male 49.2% · 6,918

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 141 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

New Ulm Income

$64,449median household income

Median household income

$64,449

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$51,332

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

9.2%

About 1 in 11 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

New Ulm Marital Status

48% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married48%50%46%
Never married33%39%28%
Divorced11%7%14%
Widowed8%4%11%
Separated<1%<1%1%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201