Minden, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
12,274
Unemployment
4.3%
Poverty
33.8%
Median Home
$97,200
Median Income
$24,894
Median Rent
$766
Minden SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
4
Diversity
9
Safety
3
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
8
Minden, LA Crime Report
502
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,188.9
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
69.13%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Minden / 100k People |
Louisiana / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 502 | 4,188.9 | 3,711.3 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 105 | 876.2 | 549.3 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 8.3 | 11.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 19 | 158.5 | 86.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 80 | 667.6 | 402.1 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 397 | 3,312.8 | 3,162.0 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 110 | 917.9 | 579.0 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 273 | 2,278.0 | 2,352.4 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 116.8 | 230.5 | 219.9 |
Minden, LA Cost Of Living
81
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 | 81 | 92 | 100 | |
| Services | 91 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 97 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 55 | 81 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 97 | 99 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 87 | 88 | 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
Rankings for Minden in Louisiana
Map Of Minden, LA
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Population over time in Minden
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 12,274 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 12,442 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 12,614 | -1.4% |
| 2016 | 12,790 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 12,887 | -0.8% |
| 2014 | 12,988 | -0.4% |
| 2013 | 13,035 | -0.2% |
| 2012 | 13,062 | -0.4% |
| 2011 | 13,111 | -0.0% |
| 2010 | 13,112 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Minden
| Race | Minden | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 44.3% | 58.7% | 60.7% |
| African American | 51.4% | 32.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 1.7% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 2.2% | 1.8% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 0.8% | 5.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Minden
| Gender | Minden | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.9% | 51.1% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.1% | 48.9% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Minden for adults over 25
| Education | Minden | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 13.0% | 10.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 19.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 6.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Minden, Louisiana
| Income | Minden | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 14.5% | 9.6% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 12.2% | 5.9% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 23.5% | 12.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.4% | 10.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 11.3% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 11.3% | 16.1% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.5% | 11.2% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 5.2% | 12.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.9% | 5.0% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.4% | 4.6% | 7.7% |
