Minden
City in Webster Parish, Louisiana
Minden is a city in Webster Parish, Louisiana, with 11,928 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 253 ft (77 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dixie Inn, 3.8 miles SW.
- 11,928residents (2020 Census)
- 253 ftelevation · 77 m
- 15.0 sq miland area · 38.9 km²
- 793 / sq mipopulation density
- 71055ZIP code
About Minden
Minden is a small city in and the parish seat of Webster Parish, Louisiana, United States. It is located twenty-eight miles east of Shreveport. As of the 2020 census, the city had a total population of 11,928. The Main Street district of Minden is recognized as a Louisiana Main Street Community, a Louisiana Cultural Products District, and is sited on the National Register of Historic Places. Minden is the core and principal city of the Minden Micropolitan Statistical Area, consisting of all of Webster Parish, which is part of the Shreveport–Bossier City–Minden CSA.
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Living in Minden
- Median household income
- $34,294
- Median home value
- $130,200
- Median rent
- $895/mo
- Median age
- 38.5
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Minden had 11,928 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 11,928 |
|---|---|
| Density | 793 per sq mi (306 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Minden at a glance
| State | Louisiana (LA) |
|---|---|
| County | Webster Parish |
| Type | City |
| Population | 11,928 (2020) |
| Land area | 15.04 sq mi (38.9 km²) |
| Water area | 0.17 sq mi (0.44 km²) |
| Elevation | 253 ft (77 m) |
| Coordinates | 32.6191° N, 93.2728° W |
| ZIP code | 71055 |
| Official website | mindenla.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2250885 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Minden
- Dixie Inn3.8 mi SW
- Sibley5.4 mi S
- Dubberly5.5 mi SE
- Doyline10.7 mi SW
- Heflin11.1 mi S
- Gibsland13.8 mi SE
- Athens14.5 mi E
- Haughton14.9 mi SW
- Mount Lebanon15.2 mi SE
- Cotton Valley16.0 mi NW
- Homer17.3 mi NE
- Eastwood17.3 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Minden
What county is Minden in?
Minden is in Webster Parish, Louisiana.
What is the population of Minden, LA?
11,928 people lived in Minden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Minden, LA?
The ZIP code of Minden is 71055.
What is the elevation of Minden?
253 feet (77 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Minden?
Dixie Inn (3.8 mi), Sibley (5.4 mi), Dubberly (5.5 mi), Doyline (10.7 mi), Heflin (11.1 mi).
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