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Minden

Nevada · 3,707 residents · 3.701 sq mi
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Minden is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $99,904. Population has grown 31% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $586,000. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 28% more than the Nevada median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,707
+31%since 2000
from 2,836 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,002 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 766 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.2
+8%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Minden
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,904
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,795 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,109
+58%since 2000
from $30,405 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.1%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+15%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$586,000
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $189,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,819
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $808 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
74.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
25.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.4%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
5.9
+76%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(2,569)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(187)
Asian1%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score18.2%(517)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(3,166)
Black0.8%(28)
Hispanic / Latino6%(223)
Asian3.8%(140)
Other4%(150)
Diversity Score33%(1,223)
Diversity Score
33
+81%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+4%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
5.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
47.8%
−24.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.9%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 17.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.9%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.4%
+8.3 ptssince 2017
from 89.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2016
from 88.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2016
from 10.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Minden, Nevada?

Minden, Nevada has about 3,707 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Minden, Nevada?

The typical household in Minden, Nevada earns about $99,904 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Minden, Nevada expensive?

In Minden, Nevada, the median home is worth about $586,000, and the typical rent is about $1,819 a month.

How educated are people in Minden, Nevada?

About 36.8% of adults age 25 and over in Minden, Nevada hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Minden, Nevada?

About 13.3% of people in Minden, Nevada live below the federal poverty line.

Has Minden, Nevada grown since 1990?

Yes, Minden, Nevada has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,259 residents, a change of about 156 percent over that period.

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