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Minden, NE
City in Kearney County, Nebraska.
Population
3,108
Land area
2.2sq mi
People per sq mi
1,411
ZIP codes
0
Minden and its ZIP codes
Minden at a glance
- Minden is about 55 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 48th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $68,449, 10% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $208,500 (13% below Nebraska) and median rent is $823 a month.
Local data for Minden, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Minden, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,449
Poverty rate
4.8%
Median home value
$208,500
Median rent
$823/mo
Homeownership
75.4%
Bachelor's or higher
28.2%
Median age
38.6
Average commute
20.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,142), Irish Americans (375), Swedish Americans (328).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Kearney County. PPP loans are for Minden.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,216
2,060 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$99,676
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$51.13M
FY 2026, $7,645 per person
How people get to work
Minden, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.0%
- Carpooled10.9%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home3.9%
Average one-way commute: 20.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Minden, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
515
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
34
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 15°F
25.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Minden, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
10.5%
U.S. 12.1% -1.6 pts
Smoking
13.1%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
8.8%
U.S. 11.1% -2.3 pts
Cities near Minden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NormanVillage | 8.6 mi | 0.1 |
| AxtellVillage | 9.3 mi | 0.5 |
| HeartwellVillage | 9.8 mi | 0.1 |
| HildrethVillage | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| UplandVillage | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| WilcoxVillage | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| KearneyCity | 15 mi | 15 |
| FunkVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| HolsteinVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| KenesawVillage | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| GibbonCity | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| CampbellVillage | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| GlenwoodCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 2.4 |
| RoselandVillage | 21 mi | 0.3 |
| OdessaCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| SheltonVillage | 22 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Minden, NE in?
- Minden is in Kearney County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Minden, NE?
- About 3,108 people live in Minden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Minden?
- Nearby places include Norman (8.6 mi), Axtell (9.3 mi), Heartwell (9.8 mi), Hildreth (12 mi), Upland (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023