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New Minden

Illinois · 175 residents · 0.277 sq mi
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New Minden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $86,300. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
175
−14%since 2000
from 204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
632 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 736 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.6
+34%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1461701942172411990201020202024New Minden
2024218
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,088
+112%since 2000
from $17,942 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade25.2%
US avg: 10%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance5.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
14.3% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+9%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(167)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.4%(15)
Diversity Score
8
+130%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+15%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.7%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.9%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
35.1%
−16.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.7%
−92.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Minden, Illinois?

New Minden, Illinois has about 175 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Minden, Illinois earns about $61,250 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 $86,300.

How educated are people in New Minden, Illinois?

About 19.6% 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 10.3% 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 44 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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