Minden, Louisiana Population 2022
Minden is a city located in Webster Parish Louisiana. Minden has a 2020 population of 11,111. Minden is currently declining at a rate of -2.14% annually and its population has decreased by -15.00% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 13,072 in 2010.
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 Mindenwas:
- 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%
Population by Race
| 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% |
Minden Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Minden Educational Attainment by Race
| 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%.
$20,702
Average Earnings
$24,500
Average Male
$18,338
Average Female
Minden Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| 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% |
| Other | NaN% |
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 Other, with NaN% 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 Marital Status
Marriage Rates
39.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
35.3%
Female Marriage Rate
Minden Married by Age and Sex
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
| 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 Education
17.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
42.60%
Veteran Disability Rate
47.6%
Labor Force Participation
45.4%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
84.93%
Born in Minden
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 11,111 | -243 | -2.14% |
| 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% |