City profile · Louisiana · Census ACS 2023

Minden, LA

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Minden - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

11,604
Residents
$29,597
Median income
$116,700
Median home
$854
Median rent (state)

Minden - the verdict

Minden ranks in the 2nd percentile for household income and the 12th percentile for safety nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

2nd
percentile, household income
16th
percentile, home value
1st
percentile, median rent
12th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Minden, LA

Minden is a small town in Louisiana, home to 11,604 residents per U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $29,597 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 28.4%. Home values in Minden run a median of $116,700, and the median resident age is 38.7 years. Educational attainment runs 15.5% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 44.9% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Housing supply pressure shows in Census Building Permit Survey data: 10 residential units were authorized in 2024 (Rapid Growth), up 25% from five years earlier. Minden's reported crime rate runs above the national norm: per-100,000 total crime stands at 3330.3 in FBI UCR data, above the national average (a voluntary reporting program, read this as reporting activity, not a definitive danger score). The annual average temperature per NOAA climate normals runs 65.3°F with 57.6 inches of precipitation per year and 0.4 inches of snowfall.

Living costs in Louisiana run below the national norm: the state registers 88.2 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Well Below Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. Statewide, HUD pegs Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom unit at $854 monthly. Monthly utility costs average around $212 across Louisiana, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 69.5 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Moderate).

Population

11,604 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Louisiana

Median Household Income

$29,597 /yr

Poverty 28.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

88.2 (US=100)

Well Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, Louisiana average

How does Minden compare to other US cities?

Minden measured against every US city with 1,000+ residents, computed live from the same Census and FBI data shown throughout this page.

Household income 2% higher than other cities
Home value 16% pricier than other cities
Median rent 1% pricier than other cities
Safety 12% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

National percentiles can mask local variation. Looking only at Louisiana, Minden ranks #34 of 60 Louisiana cities by lowest crime rate - a narrower, more locally useful cut than the national comparison above.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Minden against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to Louisiana only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

Louisiana-relative analysis

Poverty Rate places Minden toward the top of Louisiana's cities

Among the 475 Louisiana cities PlainCities tracks with reported poverty rate data, Minden ranks #97 - the 79th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Minden only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#363 of 426
15th percentile in Louisiana
Median Gross Rent
#359 of 477
23rd percentile in Louisiana
Median Home Value
#257 of 419
39th percentile in Louisiana
Poverty Rate
#97 of 475
79th percentile in Louisiana
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#224 of 477
53rd percentile in Louisiana

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within Louisiana only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

2ndIncome percentile
12thSafety percentile

2nd percentile nationally for median household income · 12th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Minden's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Minden's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 35 Avg. percentile National median
Minden's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Minden's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$116,700 Among the most affordable more affordable than 84% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). Below this entry. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Below this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). This entry sits in this band. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Minden $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Minden, LA Minden, LA's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Minden, LA-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Minden, LA median $29,597/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Minden, LA's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Minden, LA. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 15.5%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 28.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 44.9%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
11,604
Median Income
$29,597
Median Home Value
$116,700
Median Age
38.7
Poverty Rate
28.4%
Labor force participation
44.9%
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
3330.3
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
796.4
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
2533.9
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Climate

Avg Temperature
65.3°F
Annual Precipitation
57.6"
Annual Snowfall
0.4"

Schools

Total Schools
5
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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11,000 residents11,500 residents12,000 residents 202020212022202320242025 11,858 residents 11,103 residents ▼ -6.4%
Minden's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Housing Supply

Census Bureau Building Permits Survey (BPS) - annual residential permits authorized

📈 Rapid Growth
Total Permits (2024)
10
housing units authorized
Single-Family
10
detached homes
Multifamily
0
apartments & condos
Supply Intensity
0.9
permits per 1,000 residents

5-Year Permit Trend (2019–2024)

Year Total
2019 8
2020 8
2021 12
2022 11
2023 10
2024 10

Permit volume increased 25% from 2019 to 2024.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Drive Alone
85.1%
Carpool
5.7%
Public Transit
1.0%
Walk
0.2%
Work from Home
6.7%
Other
1.3%

Based on 4,100 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Louisiana - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$130
avg/month
Natural Gas
$40
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$212
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Louisiana state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Louisiana state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Minden sits in

Cost of Living Index
88.2
Well Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$854/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
69.5 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in Louisiana

Covington
11,568 people
Crowley
11,554 people
Moss Bluff
11,451 people
Woodmere
11,775 people
Destrehan
11,786 people
Bayou Blue
11,218 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Minden's 11,604 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Town and Country, MO
11,605 people
Bethel, CT
11,606 people
Georgetown, GA
11,606 people
Ringwood, NJ
11,600 people
Spring Lake, NC
11,613 people
New Baltimore, VA
11,595 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Minden's $29,597 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Aguilar, CO
$29,593 median income
Tamaha, OK
$29,592 median income
Abram, TX
$29,609 median income
Antonito, CO
$29,583 median income
Stites, ID
$29,583 median income
Nash, OK
$29,583 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Minden, LA Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Minden, LA - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 44.3% 50.4% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 2.1% White 44.3% Black or African American 50.4% Asian 0.7% American Indian 0.0% Native Hawaiian 0.3% Some other race 0.0% Two or more races 4.4% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Minden compares to nearby Louisiana cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Minden (this city) 11,604 $29,597
Covington 11,568 $73,809
Crowley 11,554 $27,826
Moss Bluff 11,451 $85,984
Census ACS 5-year FIPS LA FBI UCR NOAA Normals NCES CCD Census BPS 2024 OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Minden, LA?

What is the population of Minden, LA? +

Minden, LA counts 11,604 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Minden, LA? +

Median annual household income in Minden runs $29,597, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Minden? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Minden; the closest available measure is the Louisiana state average, a cost of living index of 88.2 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Well Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Louisiana vary by metro area.

Is Minden, LA safe? +

Minden has a total crime rate of 3330.3 per 100,000 residents, which is above the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Minden, LA? +

Homes in Minden carry a median value of $116,700, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the climate like in Minden? +

The average annual temperature in Minden runs 65.3°F, 57.6 inches of precipitation, and 0.4 inches of snowfall per year. Source: NOAA Climate Normals.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES CCD, Census BPS 2024, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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