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New Minden

Illinois · 166 residents (2025 est.) · 0.277 sq mi
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New Minden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,875. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
218
+7%since 2000
from 204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
787 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 736 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
+2%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:166 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1461701942172411990201020202024New Minden
2024218
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,875
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,019
+95%since 2000
from $17,942 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
−3%since 2010
from 0.432 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction8.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
91.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
8.5% rent
Vacancy rate
4.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+10%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
28
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(200)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.6%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.9%(15)
Diversity Score16%(35)
Diversity Score
16
+340%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.7%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+19%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.3%
+10.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.5%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−47.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−91.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
+24.6 ptssince 2017
from 65.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Minden, Illinois?

New Minden, Illinois has about 218 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Minden, Illinois?

The typical household in New Minden, Illinois earns about $66,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Minden, Illinois expensive?

In New Minden, Illinois, the median home is worth about $95,000.

How educated are people in New Minden, Illinois?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in New Minden, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Minden, Illinois?

About 8.5% of people in New Minden, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Minden, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, New Minden, Illinois has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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