New Ulm, MN Demographics
A map of New Ulm's Population by Race
New Ulm, Minnesota has an estimated population of 14,056, a less than 1% change from the 14,120 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.6% White, 3.3% Hispanic, 0.9% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, 0.7% Asian, and 0.7% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of New Ulm, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
New Ulm has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In New Ulm, that probability was 13.3% in 2020 and 12.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.
New Ulm is ranked the 80th most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). New Ulm was ranked the 79th most populous place in the 2020 Census.
New Ulm's White Population
13,150 residents of New Ulm, or 93.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in New Ulm is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. New Ulm ranks 241st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Ulm's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of New Ulm's population has increased from 93.0% to 93.6%.
New Ulm is more White than neighboring Lafayette (92.4% White). New Ulm is less White than neighboring Searles (94.5% White), Courtland (97.5% White), Essig (100% White), and Hanska (94.7% White).
New Ulm's Black Population
108 residents of New Ulm, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in New Ulm is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. New Ulm ranks 357th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Ulm's Black population has grown by an estimated 18.7%. Black residents' share of New Ulm's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.
New Ulm is more Black than neighboring Searles (0% Black), Courtland (0% Black), Essig (0% Black), Lafayette (0% Black), and Hanska (0% Black).
New Ulm's Asian Population
100 residents of New Ulm, or 0.7% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in New Ulm is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. New Ulm ranks 360th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Ulm's Asian population has grown by an estimated 20.5%. Asian residents' share of New Ulm's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.
New Ulm is more Asian than neighboring Searles (0% Asian), Courtland (0% Asian), Essig (0% Asian), and Lafayette (0% Asian). New Ulm is less Asian than neighboring Hanska (1.6% Asian).
New Ulm's Hispanic Population
470 residents of New Ulm, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in New Ulm is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. New Ulm ranks 396th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Ulm's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of New Ulm's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.3%.
New Ulm is more Hispanic than neighboring Searles (0% Hispanic), Courtland (0% Hispanic), Essig (0% Hispanic), and Hanska (1.8% Hispanic). New Ulm is less Hispanic than neighboring Lafayette (6.6% Hispanic).
New Ulm's Native American/Other Population
96 residents of New Ulm, or 0.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in New Ulm is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. New Ulm ranks 660th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Ulm's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 134.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of New Ulm's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.7%.
New Ulm is more Native American/Other than neighboring Searles (0% Native American/Other), Courtland (0% Native American/Other), Essig (0% Native American/Other), Lafayette (0% Native American/Other), and Hanska (0% Native American/Other).
New Ulm's Multiracial Population
132 residents of New Ulm, or 0.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in New Ulm is slightly lower than in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. New Ulm ranks 710th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.
Since the 2020 Census, New Ulm's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 55.9%. Multiracial residents' share of New Ulm's population has decreased from 2.1% to 0.9%.
New Ulm is more Multiracial than neighboring Essig (0% Multiracial). New Ulm is less Multiracial than neighboring Searles (5.5% Multiracial), Courtland (2.5% Multiracial), Lafayette (1% Multiracial), and Hanska (1.8% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.