City profile · Minnesota · Census ACS 2023

New Ulm, MN

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for New Ulm - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

14,066
Residents
$63,984
Median income
$192,700
Median home
$1,171
Median rent (state)

New Ulm - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, New Ulm lands in the 41st percentile for household income and the 60th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

41st
percentile, household income
41st
percentile, home value
34th
percentile, median rent
60th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: New Ulm, MN

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 14,066 residents in New Ulm, a small town within Minnesota. The typical household in New Ulm brings in $63,984 a year, below the median for U.S. cities on this measure, with a poverty rate of 5.3%. Typical homes in New Ulm are valued around $192,700, and the median resident age is 40.3 years. Educational attainment runs 27.2% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 63.7% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

In 2024, 20 residential building permits were authorized in New Ulm (Construction Slowdown), down 37% from five years earlier, per Census BPS data. New Ulm reports a comparatively low crime rate: per-100,000 total crime stands at 1089.7 in FBI UCR data, below the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). NOAA climate normals record an annual average temperature of 45.9°F with 31.1 inches of precipitation per year and 38.3 inches of snowfall.

Minnesota tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts Minnesota at 98.6 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Near Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,171 per month statewide. Statewide, average monthly utility bills in Minnesota run around $225, per EIA 2023 residential energy data. Workers in New Ulm report an average commute of 11.6 minutes, with 79.9% driving alone and 6.5% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 45.4 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Low).

Population

14,066 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Minnesota

Median Household Income

$63,984 /yr

Poverty 5.3%

Cost of Living Index (state)

98.6 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Minnesota average

How does New Ulm compare to other US cities?

New Ulm measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 41% higher than other cities
Home value 41% pricier than other cities
Median rent 34% pricier than other cities
Safety 60% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

Zoom in to just Minnesota and the picture shifts: New Ulm ranks #128 of 229 Minnesota cities by lowest crime rate, a different read than the national percentile above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below New Ulm's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Minnesota, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

41stIncome percentile
60thSafety percentile

41st percentile nationally for median household income · 60th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

New Ulm's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

New Ulm's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 55 Avg. percentile National median
New Ulm's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How New Ulm's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$192,700 Among the most affordable more affordable than 59% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Below this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Below this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). This entry sits in this band. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. New Ulm $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - New Ulm, MN New Ulm, MN's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not New Ulm, MN-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution New Ulm, MN median $63,984/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
New Ulm, MN's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for New Ulm, MN. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 27.2%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 5.3%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 63.7%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
14,066
Median Income
$63,984
Median Home Value
$192,700
Median Age
40.3
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Labor force participation
63.7%
Bachelor's Degree+
27.2%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1089.7
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
72.2
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
1017.5
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
45.9°F
Annual Precipitation
31.1"
Annual Snowfall
38.3"

Schools

Total Schools
11
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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13,800 residents13,900 residents14,000 residents14,100 residents14,200 residents 202020212022202320242025 14,129 residents 13,863 residents ▼ -1.9%
New Ulm's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📉 Construction Slowdown
Total Permits (2024)
20
housing units authorized
Single-Family
12
detached homes
Multifamily
8
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
1.4
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 32
2020 27
2021 16
2022 15
2023 10
2024 20

Permit volume decreased 37% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
11.6 minutes
Drive Alone
79.9%
Carpool
7.7%
Public Transit
0.9%
Walk
4.5%
Work from Home
6.5%

Based on 7,134 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Minnesota - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$95
avg/month
Natural Gas
$85
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$45
avg/month
Total Utilities
$225
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Minnesota state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Minnesota state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county New Ulm sits in

Cost of Living Index
98.6
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,171/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
45.4 / 100
Low
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Minnesota

Fergus Falls
14,138 people
North Mankato
14,212 people
Marshall
13,880 people
Sauk Rapids
13,851 people
Robbinsdale
14,318 people
Worthington
13,792 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to New Ulm's 14,066 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Mill Valley, CA
14,064 people
Lakeland, TN
14,068 people
Colesville, MD
14,075 people
Lakewood Park, FL
14,077 people
Sun Lakes, AZ
14,079 people
Greece, NY
14,053 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to New Ulm's $63,984 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Perry, IA
$63,983 median income
San Bernardino, CA
$63,988 median income
West Point, NE
$63,977 median income
Wood, PA
$63,977 median income
Medina, NY
$63,972 median income
Papineau, IL
$64,000 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - New Ulm, MN Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition New Ulm, MN - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 94.5% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 4.1% White 94.5% Black or African American 0.7% Asian 0.9% American Indian 0.4% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 1.3% Two or more races 2.2% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How New Ulm compares to nearby Minnesota cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
New Ulm (this city) 14,066 $63,984
Fergus Falls 14,138 $50,865
North Mankato 14,212 $77,571
Marshall 13,880 $64,636
Census ACS 5-year FIPS MN FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about New Ulm, MN?

What is the population of New Ulm, MN? +

New Ulm, MN has a population of 14,066 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in New Ulm, MN? +

New Ulm households earn a median of $63,984 annually, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in New Ulm? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for New Ulm; the closest available measure is the Minnesota state average, a cost of living index of 98.6 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Minnesota vary by metro area.

Is New Ulm, MN safe? +

New Ulm has a total crime rate of 1089.7 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in New Ulm, MN? +

Homes in New Ulm carry a median value of $192,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in New Ulm? +

Climate normals put New Ulm's yearly average temperature at 45.9°F, 31.1 inches of precipitation, and 38.3 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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