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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2000 CENSUS

Minden Micro

Minden, LA · 1 counties · 41,831 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 $28,408. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $51,900. The poverty rate of 20.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

41,831
Unchangedsince 1990
from 41,989 in 1990
1990 – 2025
71 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 71 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
+9%since 1990
from 34.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
35K37K39K41K43K1990201020202024Minden
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,408
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,716 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,203
+65%since 1990
from $9,191 in 1990
US average: $21,522
20.2%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 25.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$51,900
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$360
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $276 in 1990
US average: $602
74.5%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
25.5% rent
1.8
−15%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

12.6%
+2.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.8%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 63.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
−4%since 1990
from 20.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 41,831 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Minden, LA?

The typical household in Minden, LA earns about $28,408 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 $51,900, and the typical rent is about $360 a month.

How educated are people in Minden, LA?

About 12.6% 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 20.2% of people in Minden, LA live below the federal poverty line.

Has Minden, LA grown since 1990?

Yes, Minden, LA has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 158 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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