Minden, Iowa
Minden: City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States
About
Minden is a city located in the county of Pottawattamie in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 599 and a population density of 547 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 597 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Minden
| Population : | 597 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Pottawattamie County |
| Postal code : | 51553 |
| Area : | 1.1 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,211 feet / 369, 369 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 13:50:32 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 545 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -0.34% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Minden is located at 41°28'1"N 95°32'34"W (41.4669400, -95.5427800).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Minden decreased by 0.34% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 599 | - | census |
| 2011 | 611 | 1.96% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 606 | -0.83% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 604 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 602 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 604 | 0.33% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 603 | -0.17% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 601 | -0.33% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 602 | 0.17% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 598 | -0.67% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 597 | -0.17% | estimation process |
Minden zip code is 51553.
County name: Pottawattamie, County
fips: 19155
Schools in Minden
College & universities near Minden, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153630 | Iowa Western Community College | Council Bluffs (IA) | 51503-1057 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Minden, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| OMA | Omaha | 1003 S. 9th Street | RAIL |
| CRN | Creston | Pine and Adams Avenue | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Minden , Louisiana small city and parish seat of Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States with a population of 11,575 people.
- Minden , Nebraska city in Nebraska with a population of 3,020 people.
Other cities in Pottawattamie County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Pottawattamie County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Council Bluffs | 62,216 | The most populous city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. |
| Carter Lake | 3,793 | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States |
| Avoca | 1,537 | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Treynor | 967 | Human settlement in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Underwood | 965 | City in Iowa |
| Neola | 890 | Human settlement in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Carson | 813 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Walnut | 768 | Town in Iowa |
| Crescent | 618 | Human settlement in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Macedonia | 243 | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States |
| Hancock | 196 | City in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States |
| McClelland | 155 | City in Iowa |
