Minden, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
Living In Minden, Louisiana Summary
Life in Minden research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Minden over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Minden:
The population in Minden is 12,145.
The median home value in Minden is $106,800.
The median income in Minden is $25,661.
The cost of living in Minden is 85 which is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median rent in Minden is $763.
The unemployment rate in Minden is 3.3%.
The poverty rate in Minden is 31.5%.
Table Of Contents
Minden SnackAbility
4
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
6
Affordability
4
Diversity
9
Safety
4
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
8
Minden, LA Crime Report
447
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
3,816.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
64.23%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Minden / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 447 | 3,816.9 | 3,523.8 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 116 | 990.5 | 639.4 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 15.8 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 9 | 76.9 | 80.7 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 103 | 879.5 | 497.0 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 331 | 2,826.4 | 2,884.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 59 | 503.8 | 510.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 244 | 2,083.5 | 2,107.3 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 28 | 239.1 | 266.9 | 282.7 |
Minden, LA Cost Of Living
85
Minden's Overall Cost Of Living
Minden's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Minden | Louisiana | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 99 | 100 | |
| Housing | 56 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 89 | 86 | 100 | |
Minden, LA Photos
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn at en.wikip | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn at en.wikip | GFDL
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Map Of Minden, LA
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Population over time in Minden
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 12,035 | -3.3% |
| 2020 | 12,442 | -1.4% |
| 2019 | 12,614 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 12,790 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 12,887 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 12,988 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 13,035 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 13,062 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 13,111 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 13,112 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Minden
| Race | Minden | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.8% | 57.8% | 59.4% |
| African American | 51.1% | 31.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 2.5% | 2.6% | 3.2% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 5.3% | 18.4% |
Gender in Minden
| Gender | Minden | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.5% | 51.0% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.5% | 49.0% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Minden for adults over 25
| Education | Minden | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 9.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 33.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 16.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Minden, Louisiana
| Income | Minden | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 12.8% | 8.6% | 5.5% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 12.6% | 5.7% | 3.9% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 23.6% | 10.9% | 7.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 16.1% | 9.9% | 8.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.9% | 12.0% | 11.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 9.3% | 16.1% | 16.8% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.9% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.6% | 13.7% | 16.3% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.3% | 5.8% | 7.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.9% | 5.7% | 9.5% |
