New Prague: Demographics & People
New Prague's population stands at 8,237 people, in 3,023 households. Population grew 0.5% from 8,195 (2022) to 8,237 (2024). Median age 36.2 years. (1.6y younger than Scott County; 1.3y younger than Minnesota). Children under 18 are 28% of the population. Population is 96% White (non-Hispanic) and 2% Hispanic or Latino. The community is relatively homogeneous (Simpson index 0.06). 70% of households are family-led. County is losing 115 residents per year (2022-2023). County health: 39% adult obesity, 20% smoke.
- 2.7 people per household (vs Minnesota avg 2.5).
- 30% non-family households (singles, roommates) (vs Minnesota 39%).
- 86 dependents per 100 working-age (youth + seniors / 18-64) (vs Minnesota 67).
Population & Trend
Population grew 0.5% from 8,195 (2022) to 8,237 (2024) — close to the U.S. annual rate of ~0.6%/yr. Estimated 2026 population: ~8,279 (extrapolated at 0.3%/yr trend). Census Bureau Vintage estimate: 8,335.
| Census data vintage | 2024 |
|---|---|
| Population | 28,674 people |
| Annual growth rate · Population change | 0.5% |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2022) | 8,195 |
| Annual growth rate · Population (2024) | 8,237 |
| Annual growth rate · Population growing | Yes |
| Annual growth rate · Trend category | stable |
| Population | 8,237 people (vs Minnesota 32,889) |
| Population Estimate | 8,335 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Age Distribution
Median age 36.2y is 2.7 years younger than the U.S. median (38.9y). Children under 18 make up 28% — above the U.S. share of ~22%.
| Age Summary · Median age | 36.2 years (vs Minnesota 37.5y) |
|---|---|
| Age Summary · Children Pct | 28.2% |
| Age Summary · Character | family-oriented |
| Age Summary · Total Pop | 8,237 |
| Age Summary · Under 18 | 2,325 |
| Age Summary · 18 To 34 | 1,637.0× |
| Age Summary · 35 To 64 | 2,796.0× |
| Age Summary · 65 Plus | 1,479 |
| Population under 18 | 2,325 |
| Median age | 36.2 years (vs Minnesota 37.5y) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2024 — place-level B01001 query · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-29
Race, Ethnicity & Diversity
Of 8,237 residents, race / ethnicity breaks down by Census ACS counts (a person can identify with one or more groups). The Simpson diversity index is 0.06 (0 = single group, 1 = perfectly even distribution); this is read as relatively homogeneous.
| White residents | 7,695 |
|---|---|
| Asian residents | 138 |
| Hispanic or Latino residents | 121 |
| Diversity Index · Diversity index (Simpson) | 6.3% |
| Diversity Index · Diversity label | relatively homogeneous |
| Diversity Index · Groups counted | 3 |
| Diversity Index · Largest group share | 96.7% |
| Asian population | 1.1% (vs Minnesota 5.3%) |
| Hispanic or Latino population | 2.5% (vs Minnesota 6.1%) |
| White (non-Hispanic) population | 96.0% (vs Minnesota 73.6%) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Ancestry
Self-reported ancestry from Census ACS — what residents report as their ethnic origin, separate from race. Counts can exceed population because people can list multiple ancestries.
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Citizenship & Origin
Where residents were born and their citizenship status (Census ACS). 0.5% are foreign-born — below the U.S. average of 13.9%. 2% have naturalized to U.S. citizenship.
| Residents born in this state | 6,575 |
|---|---|
| Residents born in another state | 1,418 |
| Share born in this state | 79.8% |
| Share born in another state | 20.2% |
| Native-born U.S. citizens | 17.2% |
| Foreign-born residents | 0.5% |
| Naturalized citizens | 2.4% |
| Total foreign-born residents | 285 |
| From Europe | 53 |
| From Africa | 144 |
Households & Family Composition
3,023 households. Averaging 2.7 people each — larger than the U.S. average of 2.5. 70% are family households — above the U.S. share of ~65%. Of 2,093 families, 42% are married couples with children.
| Children under 18 | 2,556 |
|---|---|
| Total families | 2,093 |
| Married couples with children | 883 |
| Single-parent households | 42 |
| Average household size | 2.72 |
| Women who gave birth (past year) | 6.6% |
| Grandparents living with grandchildren | 133 |
| Grandparents responsible for grandchildren | 118 |
| Family households | 2,111 households (vs Minnesota 8,466) |
| Households that are families | 69.8% (vs Minnesota 61.2%) |
| Total households | 3,023 households (vs Minnesota 11,928) |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Residential Stability & Migration
How long residents have lived here and where they came from. 14.1% moved within the county in the past year — the U.S. baseline is roughly 8–10%. The surrounding county is losing 115 residents per year on net (IRS migration data).
| Moved within the county (past year) | 14.1% |
|---|---|
| Migration · People moving in (annual) | 29,998 |
| Migration · People moving out (annual) | 30,113 |
| Migration · Net migration (in − out) | -115 |
| Migration · Year | 2022-2023 |
Sources: IRS SOI Migration 2021-2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Disability
Census ACS measures self-reported functional limitations — vision, hearing, mobility, cognitive, self-care, or independent-living. The U.S. baseline disability rate is about 12–13%; rates trend higher with median age.
| Residents with a disability | 527 |
|---|---|
| Disability rate | 6.5% |
Group Quarters
Group quarters are non-household living arrangements counted by the Census — college dormitories, nursing homes, military barracks, group homes, correctional facilities, and similar institutional or shared housing. 116 residents live in group quarters (1.4% of population).
| Living in group quarters | 116 |
|---|
Other
| Congressional District · District | 2 |
|---|---|
| Congressional District · Congress | 118th |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Fips | 27079 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · State Fips | 27 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County Fips | 079 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · County | Le Sueur |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Birth Rate | 10.7% |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Lower Ci | 8.10 |
| Cdc Birth Rate · Upper Ci | 14.00 |
| Cdc Mortality · Fips | 27079 |
| Cdc Mortality · County | Le Sueur County |
| Cdc Mortality · Urban Rural | Large fringe metro |
| Cdc Mortality · Total Deaths 2020 2023 | 635 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Fips | 27079 |
| Cdc Vaccination · County | Le Sueur County |
| Cdc Vaccination · Dose1 Pop Pct | 54.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Series Complete Pct | 51.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Booster Pct | 74.1% |
| Cdc Vaccination · Population 2019 | 28,887 |
| Cdc Vaccination · Metro Status | Metro |
| Family Score · Score | 5.30 |
| Family Score · Schools | 8 |
| Family Score · Childcare Centers | 1 |
| Family Score · Children Pct | 28.2% |
| Family Score · Rating | good |
| Town Summary · Key Facts | population 8,237, stable, family-oriented, upper-middle, white collar |
| Town Summary · Population | 8,237 people (vs Minnesota 32,889) |
| Town Summary · County | Le Sueur County |
Sources: NCES school congressional district assignment · federal dataset cascade