Minden, LA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
12,035
Unemployment
3.5%
Poverty
32.1%
Median Home
$112,300
Median Income
$26,653
Median Rent
$774
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
62.70%
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 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 116 | 990.5 | 639.4 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 15.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 9 | 76.9 | 80.7 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 103 | 879.5 | 497.0 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 331 | 2,826.4 | 2,884.4 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 59 | 503.8 | 510.1 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 244 | 2,083.5 | 2,107.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 28 | 239.1 | 266.9 | 246.0 |
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 | 91 | 100 | |
| Services | 99 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 97 | 100 | |
| Housing | 56 | 83 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 91 | 93 | 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
Rankings for Minden in Louisiana
Map Of Minden, LA
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Population over time in Minden
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 12,035 | -3.3% |
| 2019 | 12,442 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 12,614 | -1.4% |
| 2017 | 12,790 | -0.8% |
| 2016 | 12,887 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 12,988 | -0.4% |
| 2014 | 13,035 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 13,062 | -0.4% |
| 2012 | 13,111 | -0.0% |
| 2011 | 13,112 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Minden
| Race | Minden | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 42.5% | 58.3% | 60.1% |
| African American | 53.2% | 31.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 1.7% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.1% | 2.0% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 1.0% | 5.2% | 18.2% |
Gender in Minden
| Gender | Minden | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.0% | 51.2% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.0% | 48.8% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Minden for adults over 25
| Education | Minden | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 12.0% | 9.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 38.0% | 33.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 7.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 11.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Minden, Louisiana
| Income | Minden | LA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.0% | 8.9% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.6% | 5.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 22.3% | 12.2% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 16.8% | 10.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.3% | 12.5% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 8.6% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 5.0% | 11.4% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 6.2% | 13.0% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.9% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.3% | 4.7% | 8.3% |
