Census Bureau data for Minden city from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Minden city
- What is the median household income in Minden city?
- The median household income in Minden city is $29,597 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Minden city?
- The poverty rate in Minden city is 28.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Minden city?
- $116,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Minden city?
- The median gross rent in Minden city is $803 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Minden city residents have a college degree?
- 15.5% of adults in Minden city hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
11,604
Median Income
$29,597
Median Home Value
$116,700
Poverty Rate
28.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
3.1%
Median Age
38.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
+$4,703 (+18.9%)
Home Value:
+$19,500 (+20.1%)
Poverty Rate:
+2.5 pp (+9.7%)
Bachelor's+:
-3.4 pp (-18%)
Unemployment:
-1.2 pp (-27.9%)
Demographics
Total Population
11,604
Median Age
38.0
Female
53.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
White (non-Hisp.) 44.1%
Black 50.4%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Filipino
0.2%
Indian
0.1%
Hispanic Subgroups (% of total pop.)
Mexican
1.9%
Cuban
0.1%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$29,597
±$4,365
-$30,426 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$60,908
Median Family Income
$45,090
Poverty Rate
28.4%
+14.2 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
47.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
31.8%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
21.7%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
10.9%
$10–15k
14.6%
$15–25k
16.8%
$25–35k
15.6%
$35–50k
11.8%
$50–75k
10.4%
$75–100k
6.2%
$100–150k
7.2%
$150–200k
3.2%
$200k+
3.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
5,739
Owner-Occupied
53.7%
Renter-Occupied
46.3%
Vacancy Rate
16.1%
Median Home Value
$116,700
-$92,000 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$803
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
45.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
68.9%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
17.0%
$50–100k
25.6%
$100–200k
16.1%
$200–300k
12.6%
$300–500k
11.0%
$500k–$1M
3.8%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
17.5%
$500–1k
52.0%
$1–1.5k
22.7%
$1.5–2k
7.8%
$2–2.5k
0.1%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
12.2%
1 vehicle
44.9%
2 vehicles
28.4%
3+
14.6%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
78.2%
Single-fam. att.
1.0%
2–4 units
0.3%
5–19 units
4.5%
20+ units
2.8%
Mobile home
5.7%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
4.3%
1940–1969
2.5%
1970–1999
20.2%
2000–2009
5.2%
2010+
3.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
84.9%
Bachelor's or Higher
15.5%
-11.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
4.8%
Some College / Associate
19.8%
Less Than High School
3.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
46.3%
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
-3.2 pp vs. state
Work from Home
6.7%
Self-Employed
5.0%
Government Workers
14.3%
Private For-Profit
80.7%
Industry
Edu/Health
26.6%
Retail
20.8%
Arts/Entmt.
9.2%
Prof. Services
8.5%
Construction
6.4%
Public Admin
6.1%
Finance
5.5%
Manufacturing
5.1%
Transportation
3.6%
Agriculture
2.8%
Wholesale
1.8%
Information
0.4%
Occupation
Management
29.5%
Sales
25.3%
Food Prep
20.9%
Production
16.4%
Construction
7.9%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
22.5 min
Drove Alone
85.1%
Carpool
5.7%
Public Transit
1.0%
Work from Home
6.7%
Walked
0.2%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
4,817
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
35.7%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
14.0%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
6.2%
5–9
5.9%
10–14
8.0%
15–19
5.8%
20–24
7.0%
25–34
12.3%
35–44
13.1%
45–54
10.4%
55–64
7.4%
65–74
6.6%
75–84
9.0%
85+
5.4%
Under 18: 23.7%
Working age (18–64): 76.3%
65 and over: 17.4%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
1.8%
Naturalized Citizen
27.3%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
1.6%
Foreign-Born Origin
Asia
48.8%
Latin America
47.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
6.1%
With a Disability
16.0%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
92.0%
Uninsured
8.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
53.1%
Has a Computer
85.6%
Same House 1 Year Ago
92.5%
Moved from Abroad
0.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023