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Minden

Nebraska · 3,118 residents · 2.203 sq mi
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Minden has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,739. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $149,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,118
+5%since 2000
from 2,964 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,415 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,345 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.1
−5%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Minden
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,739
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,092 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,963
+75%since 2000
from $18,847 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,700
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$639
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $459 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
28.2% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+60%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(2,877)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(69)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.2%(184)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(2,735)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(264)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0.1%(2)
Diversity Score20.8%(650)
Diversity Score
21
+236%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+40%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.0%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
53.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
6.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.1%
−86.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Minden, Nebraska?

Minden, Nebraska has about 3,118 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Minden, Nebraska?

The typical household in Minden, Nebraska earns about $50,739 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Minden, Nebraska expensive?

In Minden, Nebraska, the median home is worth about $149,700, and the typical rent is about $639 a month.

How educated are people in Minden, Nebraska?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Minden, Nebraska hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Minden, Nebraska?

About 13.6% of people in Minden, Nebraska live below the federal poverty line.

Has Minden, Nebraska grown since 1990?

Yes, Minden, Nebraska has grown since 1990. The population has added about 369 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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