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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Minden

Louisiana · 13,027 residents · 15.037 sq mi
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Minden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,175. Population has declined 5% since 1990. Median home value is $52,700. The poverty rate of 26.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

13,027
−5%since 1990
from 13,661 in 1990
1990 – 2025
866 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 908 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+8%since 1990
from 34.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Minden
202411K
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Section 02

Income & economy

$24,175
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,979 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,114
+67%since 1990
from $8,466 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.6%
−4.8 ptssince 1990
from 31.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$347
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $284 in 1990
US average: $602
62.5%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 63.7% in 1990
37.5% rent
2.2
−13%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic51.1%(6,984)
Black48.4%(6,613)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(40)
Asian0.2%(22)
Diversity Score63.4%(8,661)
2000
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(6,014)
Black52%(6,776)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(80)
Asian0.3%(35)
Diversity Score63.4%(8,257)
63
Unchangedsince 1990
from 63 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.5%
+2.4 ptssince 1990
from 14.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.5%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 64.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
+7%since 1990
from 15.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Minden, Louisiana?

Minden, Louisiana has about 13,027 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Minden, Louisiana?

The typical household in Minden, Louisiana earns about $24,175 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Minden, Louisiana expensive?

In Minden, Louisiana, the median home is worth about $52,700, and the typical rent is about $347 a month.

How educated are people in Minden, Louisiana?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Minden, Louisiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Minden, Louisiana?

About 26.6% of people in Minden, Louisiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Minden, Louisiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Minden, Louisiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 634 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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