Minden is a city located in Webster Parish Louisiana. Minden has a 2024 population of 11,042. Minden is currently declining at a rate of -1.83% annually and its population has decreased by -6.94% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,865 in 2020.
The average household income in Minden is $59,706 with a poverty rate of 34.63%. The median age in Minden is 38.7 years: 34.7 years for males, and 41.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Minden was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 5,844 | 50.36% |
| White | 5,137 | 44.27% |
| Two or more races | 510 | 4.4% |
| Asian | 80 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 33 | 0.28% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
Black or African American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,817 | 2.35 | 53.7 | 46.3 |
| Non Family | 1,898 | 1.08 | 48.5 | 51.5 |
| Married | 1,720 | 3.18 | 75.4 | 24.6 |
| Female | 979 | 3.29 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
| Male | 220 | 2.66 | 0 | 100 |
3.14
Average Family Size
2.35
Average Household Size
53.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 937 | 12.03% |
| Associates Degree | 754 | 9.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 838 | 10.76% |
| Graduate Degree | 371 | 4.76% |
| High School Graduate | 3,105 | 39.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 239 | 3.07% |
| Some College | 1,546 | 19.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 3,946 | 3,086 | 319 |
| White | 3,564 | 3,297 | 851 |
| 2+ Races | 187 | 160 | 19 |
| Hispanic | 91 | 67 | 4 |
| Asian | 38 | 38 | 20 |
| Islander | 33 | 33 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 52.63%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,548 | $26,078 | $34,139 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,676 | $81,181 | $57,361 |
| High School Graduate | $18,530 | $19,304 | $16,477 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $24,265 | $26,620 | $14,306 |
| Overall | $24,653 | $27,803 | $22,485 |
| Some College | $28,772 | $54,886 | $23,750 |
$24,653
Average Earnings
$27,803
Average Male
$22,485
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.53% of Minden residents speak only English, while 3.47% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.97% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 5,737 | 2,949 | 51.4% |
| White | 4,975 | 814 | 16.36% |
| Multiple | 510 | 169 | 33.14% |
| Asian | 80 | 1 | 1.25% |
34.63%
Overall Poverty Rate
33.45%
Male Poverty Rate
35.68%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Minden is Black, with 51.4% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Minden is Asian, with 1.25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 18.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 37.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.92% |
| High School | 33.13% |
| Some College | 24.8% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.31% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.46% |
| Male Employed | 22.86% |
| Female Employed | 21.01% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,090 | $81,469 |
| Households | $29,597 | $59,706 |
| Married Families | $66,196 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,045 | $25,549 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.3%
Male Marriage Rate
36.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
544
Number of Veterans
426
Male Veterans
118
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 143 |
| Second Gulf War | 95 |
| First Gulf War | 81 |
| Korea | 28 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 171 |
| 55 to 64 | 127 |
| 65 to 74 | 122 |
| 35 to 54 | 97 |
| 18 to 34 | 27 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 293 | 7.43% |
| Black | 251 | 5.56% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
46.3%
Labor Force Participation
44.9%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
82.67%
Born in Minden
98.23%
Native Born
1.77%
Foreign Born
1.28%
Non Citizen
0.48%
Naturalized
98.23% of Minden residents were born in the United States, with 82.67% having been born in Louisiana. 1.28% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,014 | -205 | -2.01% |
| 2028 | 10,219 | -206 | -1.98% |
| 2027 | 10,425 | -206 | -1.94% |
| 2026 | 10,631 | -205 | -1.89% |
| 2025 | 10,836 | -206 | -1.87% |
| 2024 | 11,042 | -206 | -1.83% |
| 2023 | 11,248 | -112 | -0.99% |
| 2022 | 11,360 | -169 | -1.47% |
| 2021 | 11,529 | -336 | -2.83% |
| 2020 | 11,865 | 67 | 0.57% |
| 2019 | 11,798 | -247 | -2.05% |
| 2018 | 12,045 | -196 | -1.6% |
| 2017 | 12,241 | -219 | -1.76% |
| 2016 | 12,460 | -135 | -1.07% |
| 2015 | 12,595 | -111 | -0.87% |
| 2014 | 12,706 | -146 | -1.14% |
| 2013 | 12,852 | -93 | -0.72% |
| 2012 | 12,945 | -103 | -0.79% |
| 2011 | 13,048 | -21 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 13,069 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,027 | -634 | -4.64% |
| 1990 | 13,661 | -1,423 | -9.43% |
| 1980 | 15,084 | 1,088 | 7.77% |
| 1970 | 13,996 | 1,211 | 9.47% |
| 1960 | 12,785 | 2,998 | 30.63% |
| 1950 | 9,787 | 3,110 | 46.58% |
| 1940 | 6,677 | 1,054 | 18.74% |
| 1930 | 5,623 | -482 | -7.9% |
| 1920 | 6,105 | 3,103 | 103.36% |
| 1910 | 3,002 | 1,702 | 130.92% |
| 1900 | 1,300 | -8,714 | -87.02% |