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Minden

Nevada · 3,442 residents · 3.701 sq mi
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Minden has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,218. Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $380,700. With a median age of 54.8, 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 54.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,442
+21%since 2000
from 2,836 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
930 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 766 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.8
+20%since 2000
from 45.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Minden
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,218
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,795 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,030
+15%since 2000
from $30,405 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade13%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$380,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $189,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,542
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $808 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
25.9% rent
Afford Score
6.2
+87%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(2,859)
Black0.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(323)
Asian1.6%(56)
Other6%(206)
Diversity Score38.2%(1,316)
Diversity Score
38
+110%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.5 min
+15%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.4%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
54.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.0%
−79.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Minden, Nevada?

Minden, Nevada has about 3,442 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Minden, Nevada?

The typical household in Minden, Nevada earns about $61,218 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 $380,700, and the typical rent is about $1,542 a month.

How educated are people in Minden, Nevada?

About 38.7% 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 10.5% 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 1,994 residents, a change of about 138 percent over that period.

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