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Ulen, MN
City in Clay County, Minnesota.
Population
413
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
387
ZIP codes
0
Ulen and its ZIP codes
Ulen at a glance
- Ulen is about 5.4 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
Local data for Ulen, MN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Ulen.
Unemployment rate
4.3%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,501
19,568 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,518
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$356M
FY 2026, $5,446 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Ulen, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
729
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
177
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / -4°F
25.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Ulen, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.1%
U.S. 33.3% -1.2 pts
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
13.9%
U.S. 12.8% +1.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.7%
U.S. 11.1% -4.4 pts
Cities near Ulen
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HitterdalCity | 7.2 mi | 0.9 |
| FeltonCity | 12 mi | 1 |
| Twin ValleyCity | 12 mi | 0.9 |
| BorupCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| HawleyCity | 14 mi | 2.6 |
| Lake ParkCity | 15 mi | 1 |
| OgemaCity | 16 mi | 1.2 |
| WaubunCity | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| CallawayCity | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| White EarthCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.4 |
| AdaCity | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| AudubonCity | 20 mi | 0.7 |
| GaryCity | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| GlyndonCity | 21 mi | 1.6 |
| MahnomenCity | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| RiverlandCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Ulen, MN in?
- Ulen is in Clay County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Ulen, MN?
- About 413 people live in Ulen, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Ulen?
- Nearby places include Hitterdal (7.2 mi), Felton (12 mi), Twin Valley (12 mi), Borup (14 mi), Hawley (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023