State
Parish
Land Area (mi²)
15.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
755.10/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-2.10%
Growth Since 2010
-13.21%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Minden, Louisiana Population 2021
11,354
Minden is a city located in Webster Parish Louisiana. With a 2020 population of 11,354, it is the 30th largest city in Louisiana and the 2842nd largest city in the United States . Minden is currently declining at a rate of -2.10% annually and its population has decreased by -13.21% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,082 in 2010. Minden reached it's highest population of 15,084 in 1980. Spanning over 15 miles, Minden has a population density of 755 people per square mile.
The average household income in Minden is $45,204 with a poverty rate of 33.78%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $766 per month, and the median house value is $97,200. The median age in Minden is 39.3 years, 36.4 years for males, and 41 years for females.
Minden Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Minden was:
- Black or African American: 51.39%
- White: 44.97%
- Two or more races: 2.16%
- Asian: 0.61%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.42%
- Native American: 0.37%
- Other race: 0.09%
The current population of Minden, Louisiana is 11,354 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 12,083.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 13,082.
Minden, Louisiana Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 6,307 | 51.39% |
| White | 5,520 | 44.97% |
| Two or More Races | 265 | 2.16% |
| Asian | 75 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 51 | 0.42% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 45 | 0.37% |
| Some Other Race | 11 | 0.09% |
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Minden Population by Race
Minden Population Pyramid $2021
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Minden Population by Age
Minden Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 5,189 | 2.29 | 53.1 |
| Non Family | 2,063 | 1.11 | 45.6 |
| Married | 1,890 | 3.04 | 70.3 |
| Female | 998 | 3.12 | 39.8 |
| Male | 238 | 3.08 | 36.6 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.29
Average Household Size
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Minden Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 302 | 3.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,067 | 12.82% |
| High School Graduate | 3,197 | 38.42% |
| Some College | 1,605 | 19.29% |
| Associates Degree | 576 | 6.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 998 | 11.99% |
| Graduate Degree | 576 | 6.92% |
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Minden Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Minden Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 4,112 | 3,237 | 572 |
| White | 3,906 | 3,483 | 949 |
| 2+ Races | 82 | 31 | |
| Hispanic | 67 | 59 | 8 |
| Asian | 58 | 46 | 33 |
| Islander | 51 | 51 | |
| Native American | 45 | 45 | 12 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 56.90%.
Minden Educational Attainment by Race
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$20,702
Average Earnings
$24,500
Average Male
$18,338
Average Female
Minden Earnings by Educational Attainment
Minden Language by Age
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Minden Language
98.01% of Minden residents speak only English, while 1.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.75% of the population.
Minden Language
Minden Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 6,192 | 3,008 | 48.58% |
| White | 5,244 | 770 | 14.68% |
| Multiple | 265 | 204 | 76.98% |
| Islander | 51 | 33 | 64.71% |
| Native | 45 | 15 | 33.33% |
| Hispanic | 96 | 10 | 10.42% |
| Asian | 75 | 3 | 4.00% |
33.78%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.76%
Male Poverty Rate
33.80%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Minden
The race most likely to be in poverty in Minden is Multiple, with 76.98% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Minden is Asian, with 4.00% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.50%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.20%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.72%.
Minden Poverty
Minden Poverty Rate by Education
Minden Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
39.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
35.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Minden Married by Age and Sex
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Minden Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Minden Marital Status by Race
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Minden Marital Status
Minden Veterans by War
Minden Veterans by Age
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 306 | 6.87% |
| Black | 302 | 6.32% |
| Native American | 30 | 66.67% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 15.07% |
| Other Race | 11 | 100.00% |
| Islander | 10 | 19.61% |
Minden Veterans by Race
Minden Veterans by Education
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17.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.60%
Veteran Disability Rate
Minden Veterans by Education
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47.6%
Labor Force Participation
45.4%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Minden Employment by Age
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Minden Employment by Race
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Minden Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.46%
Native Born
1.54%
Foreign Born
0.68%
Non Citizen
0.86%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.46% of Minden residents were born in the United States, with 84.93% having been born in Louisiana. 0.68% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Minden Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 11,354 | -243 | -2.10% |
| 2020 | 11,597 | -243 | -2.05% |
| 2019 | 11,840 | -243 | -2.01% |
| 2018 | 12,083 | -188 | -1.53% |
| 2017 | 12,271 | -215 | -1.72% |
| 2016 | 12,486 | -128 | -1.01% |
| 2015 | 12,614 | -109 | -0.86% |
| 2014 | 12,723 | -140 | -1.09% |
| 2013 | 12,863 | -90 | -0.69% |
| 2012 | 12,953 | -102 | -0.78% |
| 2011 | 13,055 | -17 | -0.13% |
| 2010 | 13,072 | 45 | 0.03% |
| 2000 | 13,027 | -634 | -0.47% |
| 1990 | 13,661 | -1,423 | -0.99% |
| 1980 | 15,084 | 1,088 | 0.75% |
| 1970 | 13,996 | 1,211 | 0.91% |
| 1960 | 12,785 | 2,998 | 2.71% |
| 1950 | 9,787 | 3,110 | 3.90% |
| 1940 | 6,677 | 1,054 | 1.73% |
| 1930 | 5,623 | -482 | -0.82% |
| 1920 | 6,105 | 3,103 | 7.36% |
| 1910 | 3,002 | 1,702 | 8.73% |
| 1900 | 1,300 | 0.00% |