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Fulda, MN
City in Murray County, Minnesota.
Population
1,393
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,377
ZIP codes
0
Fulda and its ZIP codes
Fulda at a glance
- Fulda is about 19 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $71,136 a year, 20% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,700 (50% below Minnesota) and median rent is $834 a month.
Local data for Fulda, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Fulda, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,136
Poverty rate
7.3%
Median home value
$164,700
Median rent
$834/mo
Homeownership
78.9%
Bachelor's or higher
19.9%
Median age
44.2
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (625), Norwegian Americans (117), Salvadoran Americans (83).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Murray County. PPP loans are for Fulda.
Unemployment rate
4.8%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,019
2,866 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$69,933
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$76M
FY 2026, $9,294 per person
How people get to work
Fulda, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled10.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked7.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home2.0%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Fulda, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
594
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
23
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 5°F
30.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Fulda, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.4%
U.S. 33.3% +2.1 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.0%
U.S. 11.1% -2.1 pts
Cities near Fulda
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AvocaCity | 6 mi | 1 |
| KinbraeCity | 6.7 mi | 0.9 |
| DundeeCity | 7 mi | 0.3 |
| IonaCity | 9.6 mi | 0.5 |
| SlaytonCity | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| DovrayCity | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| WilmontCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| BrewsterCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| CurrieCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| WestbrookCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| Heron LakeCity | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| HadleyCity | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| WorthingtonCity | 16 mi | 8 |
| OkabenaCity | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| ChandlerCity | 18 mi | 0.8 |
| StordenCity | 18 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Fulda, MN in?
- Fulda is in Murray County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Fulda, MN?
- About 1,393 people live in Fulda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Fulda?
- Nearby places include Avoca (6 mi), Kinbrae (6.7 mi), Dundee (7 mi), Iona (9.6 mi), Slayton (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023