About New Ulm
Set in the central part of Texas, New Ulm is a small unincorporated community.
New Ulm holds the status of a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 5.36 square miles.
📰 New Ulm News Today
- Jerome George Chudej Jr. Obituary (2026) - New Ulm, TX - Knesek Family Funeral Chapel - Bellville Legacy obituary · Aug 2
- New Ulm Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- Stanley "Stan" Otto Kneupper Obituary | Henneke Funeral Home | Columbus, TX Tribute Archive · Jul 13
- Celece Leann Reddick Obituary (2026) - New Ulm, TX - Knesek Family Funeral Chapel - Bellville Legacy obituary · Aug 4
- New Ulm, Texas Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 15
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes New Ulm Unique
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 13 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in New Ulm
- Pivo's Ice House
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area5.36 sq mi
Coordinates29.8830, -96.4960