Census ACS · #866 μSA
New Ulm Metro Area
The New Ulm, Mn Micropolitan Statistical Area has 25,826 residents. The median household income is $68,690 and the median home value is $181,700.
25,826
Population
42
People / sq mi
$68,690
Median Income
$181,700
Median Home Value
The New Ulm CBSA covers 611 sq mi of land at 42.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
Economy & Income
$68,690
Median Household Income
$36,580
Per Capita Income
4.7%
Poverty Rate
1.7%
Unemployment
Housing
$181,700
Median Home Value
$931
Median Rent
79.4%
Homeownership
Education
92.9%
High School+
24.2%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
7.6%
Work From Home
15.3 min
Avg Commute
17.0%
Foreign Born
New Ulm spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The New Ulm, Mn Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 25,826 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #866 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the New Ulm metro area is $68,690, with a per capita income of $36,580.
The New Ulm, Mn CBSA spans the state of Minnesota.
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Data for the New Ulm, Mn CBSA (35580) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.