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Minden

Louisiana · 13,082 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 $28,725. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,200. The poverty rate of 25.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Louisiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
13,082
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13,027 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
870 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 866 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+5%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K12K13K13K14K1990201020202024Minden
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,725
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,175 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,324
+30%since 2000
from $14,114 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
25.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.489
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,200
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$495
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $347 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.6%
−30.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.5% in 2000
39.4% rent
Vacancy rate
7.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+33%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(6,014)
Black52%(6,776)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(80)
Asian0.3%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.4%(8,257)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.4%(5,939)
Black51.5%(6,736)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(183)
Asian0.3%(42)
Other0.7%(94)
Diversity Score65.3%(8,537)
Diversity Score
65
+3%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+14%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
17.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.5%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Minden, Louisiana?

Minden, Louisiana has about 13,082 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Minden, Louisiana?

The typical household in Minden, Louisiana earns about $28,725 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 $83,200, and the typical rent is about $495 a month.

How educated are people in Minden, Louisiana?

About 15.5% 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 25.6% 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 579 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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