Minden
City in Kearney County, Nebraska

Minden is a city in Kearney County, Nebraska, with 3,118 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,172 ft (662 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Axtell, 8.6 miles W.
- 3,118residents (2020 Census)
- 2,172 ftelevation · 662 m
- 2.2 sq miland area · 5.7 km²
- 1,415 / sq mipopulation density
- 68959ZIP code
About Minden
Minden is a city in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. The city serves as the county seat of Kearney County. The population was 3,118 at the 2020 census. It is home to the Pioneer Village museum complex of 28 buildings.
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Living in Minden
- Median household income
- $68,449
- Median home value
- $208,500
- Median rent
- $823/mo
- Median age
- 38.6
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Minden had 3,118 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,118 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,415 per sq mi (546 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Minden at a glance
| State | Nebraska (NE) |
|---|---|
| County | Kearney County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 3,118 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.20 sq mi (5.7 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,172 ft (662 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4982° N, 98.9670° W |
| ZIP code | 68959 |
| Official website | mindennebraska.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3132340 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Minden
- Axtell8.6 mi W
- Norman9.3 mi E
- Heartwell10.6 mi NE
- Hildreth11.8 mi S
- Upland12.8 mi S
- Wilcox14.1 mi SW
- Funk15.1 mi W
- Kearney15.3 mi NW
- Holstein16.8 mi E
- Gibbon18.3 mi N
- Kenesaw18.3 mi NE
- Campbell18.7 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Minden
What county is Minden in?
Minden is in Kearney County, Nebraska.
What is the population of Minden, NE?
3,118 people lived in Minden at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Minden, NE?
The ZIP code of Minden is 68959.
What is the elevation of Minden?
2,172 feet (662 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Minden?
Axtell (8.6 mi), Norman (9.3 mi), Heartwell (10.6 mi), Hildreth (11.8 mi), Upland (12.8 mi).
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