Minden, Louisiana
Minden: Small city and parish seat of Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States
About
Minden is a city located in the county of Webster Parish in the U.S. state of Louisiana. Its population at the 2010 census was 13,082 and a population density of 333 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 11,575 inhabitants.
The city was created 188 years ago in 1835.
Quick Facts about Minden
| Population : | 11,575 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Louisiana (United States) |
| County : | Webster Parish |
| Postal code : | 71055 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 318 |
| Area : | 39.26 km2 |
| Altitude : | 253 feet / 77 meters |
| Capital city : | Minden is capital of Webster Parish |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1836 (188 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 07:49:09 (26th April 2024) |
| Density : | 295 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -13.02% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Minden is located at 32°36'56"N 93°17'13"W (32.6154300, -93.2868400).
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Official website of Minden
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Minden decreased by 13.02% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 13,082 | - | census |
| 2011 | 13,055 | -0.21% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 12,953 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 12,863 | -0.7% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 12,723 | -1.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 12,614 | -0.86% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 12,486 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 12,271 | -1.75% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 12,083 | -1.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 11,840 | -2.05% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 11,575 | -2.29% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 33,253 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 33,307 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -0.2% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 33,414 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 33,309 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.5% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.4% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.1% |
| White only, percent : | 96.1% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 0.9% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 1.4% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | Z |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 1.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 2.0% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 94.4% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 1,951 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 1.8% |
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 14,374 |
Minden zip code is 71055.
County name: Webster, County
fips: 22119
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Economic Facts
| Residential units, July 1, 2019 : | 14,374 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 70.8% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $157,300 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,238 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $471 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $721 |
| Permits for construction, 2020 : | 220 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 13,365 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.35 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 81.4% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 3.0% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 88.5% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 78.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 93.3% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 28.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 4.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 65.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 62.1% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 30,752 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 165,650 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 2,031,627 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 363,824 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,887 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 19.3 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $61,038 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $30,644 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 8.2% |
| Total number of employer establishments, 2019 : | 862 |
| 2019 total employment : | 16,886 |
| 2019 total annual payroll ($1,000) : | 724,788 |
| Total employment, change in percentage terms, 2018-2019 : | 4.1% |
| 2018 total non-employer establishments : | 2,250 |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 2,604 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,307 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 766 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 50 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,354 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 316 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,062 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 60.1 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 554.53 |
People born in Minden (47)
People born in Minden, including singer and songwriter Percy Mayfield, basketball player Wilbert Frazier, basketball player Glynn Saulters, .
List
- John T. Watkins (American judge (1854-1925)) he was born in 15/01/1854
- Willie Egan (American blues musician) he was born in 01/10/1933
- Jackie Moreland (High college, university, and professional basketball player) he was born in 11/03/1938
- Arnold W. Braswell (United States Air Force general) he was born in 03/10/1925
- Billy Joe Booth (Player of American and Canadian football) he was born in 07/04/1940
- Chase Pittman (American football player and coach) he was born in 15/03/1983
- Darryl Moore (American football player) he was born in 27/01/1969
- Dave Williams (American football player) he was born in 10/03/1954
- David Snell (American journalist) he was born in 28/03/1921
- Dorothy A. Brown (Cook County Clerk) she was born in 04/09/1953
- Edward Kennon (Businessman and politician) he was born in 31/08/1938
- Floyd D. Culbertson, Jr. (American mayor) he was born in 15/04/1908
- Jack Batton (Louisiana local politician) he was born in 16/12/1913
- James Britt (American football player) he was born in 12/09/1960
- Jasper Goodwill (politician and United States Army soldier) he was born in 18/11/1889
- Jimmy Upton (American hurdler) he was born in 06/08/1949
- John T. David (Louisiana politician) he was born in 30/08/1897
- Ken Beck (American football player (1935-2006)) he was born in 03/09/1935
Schools in Minden
College & universities near Minden, LA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 160010 | Northwest Louisiana Technical College | Minden (LA) | 71055-0000 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Minden, LA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHR | Shreveport, Louisiana | 451 Clyde Fant Parkway | BUS |
| SHG | Shreveport, LA | 408 Fannin Street | BUS |
| MHL | Marshall | 800 North Washington Street - suite 2 | RAIL |
| TXA | Texarkana | 100 East Front Street | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Minden , Nebraska city in Nebraska with a population of 3,020 people.
- Minden , Iowa city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States with a population of 597 people.
Other cities in Webster Parish
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Webster Parish , LA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| City of Minden | 11,840 | Small city and parish seat of Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Springhill | 5,097 | City in Louisiana, USA |
| Sibley | 1,155 | City in Louisiana |
| Cullen | 1,056 | Town in Louisiana, United States |
| Cotton Valley | 933 | City in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Sarepta | 814 | Town in Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Doyline | 783 | Village in Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Dixie Inn | 266 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Dubberly | 265 | Village in Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States |
| Heflin | 224 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
| Shongaloo | 168 | Human settlement in Louisiana, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Minden distances to largest Louisiana cities
