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Minden, NV
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Nevada.
Population
3,707
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,001
ZIP codes
0
Minden and its ZIP codes
Minden at a glance
- Minden is about 35 times as dense as Nevada as a whole.
- The median household income is $99,904, 28% above the Nevada median of $78,260.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $586,000 (35% above Nevada) and median rent is $1,819 a month.
Local data for Minden, NV
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Minden, NV, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$99,904
Poverty rate
13.3%
Median home value
$586,000
Median rent
$1,819/mo
Homeownership
74.5%
Bachelor's or higher
36.8%
Median age
49.2
Average commute
14.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (387), Irish Americans (333), Italian Americans (231).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Douglas County. PPP loans are for Minden.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$75,166
21,634 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$109,486
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$501M
FY 2026, $10,123 per person
How people get to work
Minden, NV, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.8%
- Carpooled2.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.9%
- Bicycle5.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 14.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Minden, NV, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,708
Countywide, mostly high wind
Flood insurance policies
688
3.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 19°F
9.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Minden, NV, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.0%
U.S. 33.3% -6.3 pts
Diabetes
12.4%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
11.9%
U.S. 12.8% -0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.5%
U.S. 11.1% -3.6 pts
Cities near Minden
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GardnervilleCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 4.8 |
| East ValleyCensus-designated place | 3.8 mi | 9.8 |
| Gardnerville RanchosCensus-designated place | 4.4 mi | 10.3 |
| GenoaCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 9.2 |
| KingsburyCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 21.8 |
| Johnson LaneCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 21.9 |
| Fish SpringsCensus-designated place | 6.3 mi | 9.2 |
| RuhenstrothCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 2.8 |
| Indian HillsCensus-designated place | 8.3 mi | 14.6 |
| Round Hill VillageCensus-designated place | 8.5 mi | 5.8 |
| Zephyr CoveCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 2.1 |
| SkylandCensus-designated place | 9.1 mi | 4.4 |
| StatelineCensus-designated place | 9.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Carter SpringsCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 2.8 |
| Mesa Vista, CACensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4.9 |
| LakeridgeCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Minden, NV in?
- Minden is in Douglas County, Nevada.
- What is the population of Minden, NV?
- About 3,707 people live in Minden, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Minden?
- Nearby places include Gardnerville (2.2 mi), East Valley (3.8 mi), Gardnerville Ranchos (4.4 mi), Genoa (5 mi), Kingsbury (6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023