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New Ulm, TX
Census-designated place in Austin County, Texas.
Population
185
Land area
5.4sq mi
People per sq mi
35
ZIP codes
0
New Ulm and its ZIP codes
New Ulm at a glance
- New Ulm is 70% less dense than Texas as a whole.
Local data for New Ulm, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Austin County. PPP loans are for New Ulm.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,461
13,541 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$67,423
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$254M
FY 2026, $8,408 per person
Environment and hazard risk
New Ulm, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
205
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
474
3.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 39°F
45.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in New Ulm, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.5%
U.S. 33.3% -0.8 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
10.7%
U.S. 12.8% -2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.9%
U.S. 11.1% +0.8 pts
Cities near New Ulm
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| IndustryCity | 6 mi | 1.1 |
| FayettevilleCity | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| ColumbusCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| EllingerCity | 13 mi | 0.5 |
| GliddenCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1 |
| BellvilleCity | 15 mi | 2.7 |
| Round TopTown | 17 mi | 1 |
| BrenhamCity | 20 mi | 13.1 |
| WeimarCity | 21 mi | 2.3 |
| BurtonCity | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| CarmineCity | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| SealyCity | 22 mi | 11.7 |
| Eagle LakeCity | 23 mi | 2.9 |
| La GrangeCity | 23 mi | 4.1 |
| San FelipeTown | 24 mi | 8.4 |
| Rock IslandCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is New Ulm, TX in?
- New Ulm is in Austin County, Texas.
- What is the population of New Ulm, TX?
- About 185 people live in New Ulm, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near New Ulm?
- Nearby places include Industry (6 mi), Fayetteville (11 mi), Columbus (13 mi), Ellinger (13 mi), Glidden (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023