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Minden, LA
City in Webster Parish, Louisiana.
Population
11,455
Land area
15sq mi
People per sq mi
762
ZIP codes
0
Minden and its ZIP codes
Minden at a glance
- Minden is about 7.1 times as dense as Louisiana as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 49th among 488 cities and towns in Louisiana.
- The median household income is $34,294, 44% below the Louisiana median of $60,756.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $130,200 (40% below Louisiana) and median rent is $895 a month.
Local data for Minden, LA
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals1
- Emergency Rooms1
- Nursing Homes2
- Schools6
- Colleges1
- Libraries1
- Banks9
- Post Offices1
- Parks5
- Grocery Stores8
- Restaurants55
- Affordable Housing3
- Home Health Agencies5
- Hospice Care4
- Dialysis Centers3
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals1
- Community Health Centers1
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment2
- Private Schools1
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools1
- Toxic Release Facilities1
- Historic Places9
Housing and community stats
Minden, LA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$34,294
Poverty rate
26.7%
Median home value
$130,200
Median rent
$895/mo
Homeownership
49.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.7%
Median age
38.5
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (595), German Americans (553), Mexican Americans (369).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Webster Parish. PPP loans are for Minden.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, -0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,475
11,314 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,370
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$292M
FY 2026, $7,908 per person
How people get to work
Minden, LA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.8%
- Carpooled9.1%
- Public transit0.8%
- Walked0.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.4%
- Worked from home5.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Minden, LA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
663
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
112
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 34°F
57.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Minden, LA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.6%
U.S. 33.3% +15.3 pts
Diabetes
23.5%
U.S. 12.1% +11.4 pts
Smoking
25.7%
U.S. 12.8% +12.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.1%
U.S. 11.1% +1.0 pts
Cities near Minden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Dixie InnVillage | 2.9 mi | 0.5 |
| SibleyTown | 5 mi | 3.9 |
| DubberlyVillage | 5.7 mi | 3.9 |
| DoylineVillage | 9.7 mi | 3.3 |
| HeflinVillage | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| HaughtonTown | 14 mi | 5.7 |
| GibslandTown | 15 mi | 2.6 |
| AthensVillage | 16 mi | 3.5 |
| Cotton ValleyTown | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| Mount LebanonTown | 16 mi | 4 |
| EastwoodCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 6.3 |
| HomerTown | 18 mi | 4.7 |
| Red ChuteCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 9.2 |
| JamestownVillage | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| RinggoldTown | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| BrycelandVillage | 21 mi | 2.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Minden, LA in?
- Minden is in Webster Parish, Louisiana.
- What is the population of Minden, LA?
- About 11,455 people live in Minden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Minden?
- Nearby places include Dixie Inn (2.9 mi), Sibley (5 mi), Dubberly (5.7 mi), Doyline (9.7 mi), Heflin (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023