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New Ulm, MN
City in Brown County, Minnesota.
Population
14,056
Land area
10.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,383
ZIP codes
0
New Ulm and its ZIP codes
New Ulm at a glance
- New Ulm is about 19 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- It is the 80th most populous of 914 cities and towns in Minnesota.
- Households here earn a median of $64,449 a year, 28% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $204,200 (38% below Minnesota) and median rent is $962 a month.
Local data for New Ulm, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
New Ulm, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$64,449
Poverty rate
9.2%
Median home value
$204,200
Median rent
$962/mo
Homeownership
75.1%
Bachelor's or higher
27.9%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
12.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (7,878), Norwegian Americans (1,314), Irish Americans (876).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brown County. PPP loans are for New Ulm.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,610
13,328 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,759
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$197M
FY 2026, $7,595 per person
How people get to work
New Ulm, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.6%
- Carpooled7.7%
- Public transit0.7%
- Walked5.6%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 12.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
New Ulm, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
449
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / 7°F
31.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone20 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in New Ulm, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near New Ulm
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SearlesCensus-designated place | 6.4 mi | 0.4 |
| EssigCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 0.6 |
| CourtlandCity | 7.2 mi | 2.6 |
| LafayetteCity | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| HanskaCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| Sleepy EyeCity | 12 mi | 1.9 |
| NicolletCity | 14 mi | 0.9 |
| GibbonCity | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| WinthropCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| La SalleCity | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| EvanCity | 18 mi | 1 |
| CobdenCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| MadeliaCity | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| FairfaxCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| Lake CrystalCity | 19 mi | 1.7 |
| GaylordCity | 21 mi | 1.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Ulm, MN in?
- New Ulm is in Brown County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of New Ulm, MN?
- About 14,056 people live in New Ulm, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Ulm?
- Nearby places include Searles (6.4 mi), Essig (6.5 mi), Courtland (7.2 mi), Lafayette (10 mi), Hanska (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023