Welcome to New Germany ...
The city of New Germany is located in Carver County<1>.
The location of New Germany has been provided by the Geographic Names Information System (ie- the GNIS).<2>
While we don't have a date for the founding of New Germany, you might consider that their post office opened in 1902.
From the Census Estimates for 2019, New Germany has a population of 420 people<3> (see below for details).
New Germany is 980 feet [299 m] above sea level.<4>.
Time Zone: New Germany lies in the Central Time Zone (CST/CDT) and observes daylight saving time
New Germany is located in the (952) area code.
The ZIP code for New Germany: 55367<5>
Population Details ...
Taken from the 2019 Census Estimates, New Germany had an population of 420 people. This is an increase of 12.9% since the 2010 Census (or an increase of 21.39% since the 2000 Census).
At the time of the 2010 Census, New Germany had a population of 372 people. This makes New Germany the county's 11th most populous community.
With a 2010 count of 372 people, the population of New Germany increased 7.51% from the 2000 Census (with a count of 346 people).
More information can be found on the Census Page for New Germany.
Communities Also Named New Germany ...
Using our Gazetteer, we found that there are 5 communities that are also named New Germany - they are located in Maryland, Nova Scotia, Ohio, Ontario and Pennsylvania.
For more information, see our Tidbits & Trivia Page for New Germany.
Communities near New Germany ...
We have created a list of 10 communities that are near New Germany.
- Chaska
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Chaska
- Chaska is located in Carver County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 27,272 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Chaska <6>
- Hutchinson
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the west)- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Hutchinson
- Hutchinson is located in McLeod County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 13,977 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Hutchinson <6>
- Waconia
(9 miles [14.5 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Waconia have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Waconia
- Waconia is located in Carver County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 12,415 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Waconia <6>
- Victoria
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Victoria have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Victoria
- Victoria is located in Carver County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 10,667 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Victoria <6>
- Mound
(15 miles [24.1 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Mound have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Mound
- Mound is located in Hennepin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 9,404 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Mound <6>
- Minnetrista
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Minnetrista have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Minnetrista
- Minnetrista is located in Hennepin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,505 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Minnetrista <6>
- Orono
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the east) - Shorewood
(19 miles [30.6 km] to the east)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Shorewood have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Shorewood
- Shorewood is located in Hennepin County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 8,098 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Shorewood <6>
- Delano
(13 miles [20.9 km] to the northeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Delano have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Delano
- Delano is located in Wright County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 6,353 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Delano <6>
- Carver
(18 miles [29 km] to the southeast)- Note: The GPS coordinates that we are using for Carver have been provided by the GNIS.<2> The coordinates still need to be verified.
- Jump to our Gazetteer entry for Carver
- Carver is located in Carver County
- Population from the 2020 Census: 5,863 people
- Jump to TripAdvisor's Tourism page for Carver <6>
To Help With Your Genealogy Research ...
We have a couple of sections for those tracing their genealogy.
We created a list of cemeteries that are in the area around New Germany. Our list includes the location of those cemeteries and we provide an overhead view. See our Cemetery List for New Germany.
Using the information from an 1895 Atlas, we've created a list of communities that were in the area of New Germany. Our list includes information such as whether the 1895 community had a post office or railroad service. See our List of 1890's Communities around New Germany.
We also have a detailed list of newspapers that have been published in the area around New Germany. See our Newspapers Page for New Germany.
TripAdvisor Tourism Pages for New Germany ...
Looking for more information about New Germany? A wonderful source is the TripAdvisor website. We always start with the TripAdvisor Tourism page, where you can read an overview with links that will help you find lodging, restaurants and attractions.
In addition to the Tourism page for New Germany, there are neighboring communities that also have Tourism pages. More information about those communities can be found on our TripAdvisor Page for New Germany.
Adding New Germany to Our Gazetteer ...
We originally found mention of New Germany in both the FIPS-55 and the GNIS. For more information, see the FIPS and GNIS Codes sections on our Miscellaneous Page.
From our notes, the earliest published mention we've found for New Germany was in the book titled Business Atlas and Shippers' Guide (1895).
We also found New Germany in the book titled .<7> From that list, the New Germany post office opened in 1902.
For more details, see References and Mentions for New Germany.
Off-the-Road Links ...
Unfortunately, we don't know of a website for New Germany. If you can help, please contact us through our Feedback Page.
The official website for Carver County: www.co.carver.mn.us/
The official website for State of Minnesota: https://mn.gov/
Footnotes ...
| <1> | If you're interested in how the shape of Minnesota's counties, including Carver, have changed over time, we recommend the Atlas of Historical County Boundaries. |
| <2> | The location has been supplied by the Geographic Names Information System - which is maintained by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). While these values should be definitive, we found that accuracy can vary and you should double-check the location if accuracy is required. |
| <3> | Population counts have been provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. For more detail, please visit our Census Page for New Germany. |
| <4> | The elevation is an estimate for the area around New Germany - it will be higher in some places and lower in others. |
| <5> | ZIP Codes have been created by the United States Postal Service (USPS) as a way of grouping addresses to make delivery more efficient. The boundaries of the ZIP Code can be changed, re-assigned, eliminated or overlapped with other ZIP Codes. So keep in mind that any given ZIP Code is only 'loosely' associated with a city (such as New Germany). When looking for a ZIP Code, whether New Germany or elsewhere, it's always best to check the website of the United States Postal Service (USPS). |
| <6> | While we're fans and frequent users of TripAdvisor, you should know that we're also members of the TripAdvisor affiliate program. |
| <7> | A copy of their list with background information can be found at: https://cblevins.github.io/us-post-offices/data-biography/ |