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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 1990 CENSUS

Minden Micro

Minden, LA · 1 counties · 41,989 residents · 593.319 sq mi
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Minden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,716. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $40,100. The poverty rate of 25.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.9
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

41,989
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 41,831 in 2000
1990 – 2025
71 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 71 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.9
−9%vs 2000
vs 38.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
35K37K39K41K43K1990201020202024Minden
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,716
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,408 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,191
−40%vs 2000
vs $15,203 in 2000
US average: $14,340
25.1%
+4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,100
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $51,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$276
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $360 in 2000
US average: $450
74.1%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.5% in 2000
25.9% rent
2.1
+17%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic65.1%(27,233)
Black32.7%(13,662)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(378)
Asian0.2%(80)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.1%(23,900)
1990
White, non-Hispanic68%(28,535)
Black31.6%(13,264)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(174)
Asian0.2%(64)
Other0.3%(126)
Diversity Score55.4%(23,250)
55
−3%vs 2000
vs 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
−2.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
63.9%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.1 min
+4%vs 2000
vs 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Minden, LA?

Minden, LA has about 41,989 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Minden, LA?

The typical household in Minden, LA earns about $18,716 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Minden, LA expensive?

In Minden, LA, the median home is worth about $40,100, and the typical rent is about $276 a month.

How educated are people in Minden, LA?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in Minden, LA hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Minden, LA?

About 25.1% of people in Minden, LA live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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