Minden

Census-designated place in Douglas County, Nevada

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Minden is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Douglas County, Nevada, with 3,442 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 4,724 ft (1,440 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Gardnerville, 2.4 miles SE.

About Minden

Minden is a census-designated place (CDP) in Douglas County, Nevada, United States. As of the 2020 census, Minden had a population of 3,442. It is the county seat of Douglas County and is adjacent to the town of Gardnerville. The Douglas campus of the Western Nevada College is located in Minden.

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Living in Minden

Median household income
$99,904
Median home value
$586,000
Median rent
$1,819/mo
Median age
49.2
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Minden, NV population

Minden had 3,442 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,442
Density930 per sq mi (359 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Minden at a glance

StateNevada (NV)
CountyDouglas County
TypeCensus-designated place
Population3,442 (2020)
Land area3.70 sq mi (9.6 km²)
Water area0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²)
Elevation4,724 ft (1,440 m)
Coordinates38.9646° N, 119.7666° W
ZIP code89423
Official websitetownofminden.com
Census code (GEOID)3247000

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Minden

What county is Minden in?

Minden is in Douglas County, Nevada.

What is the population of Minden, NV?

3,442 people lived in Minden at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Minden, NV?

The ZIP code of Minden is 89423.

What is the elevation of Minden?

4,724 feet (1,440 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Minden?

Gardnerville (2.4 mi), East Valley (4.2 mi), Gardnerville Ranchos (4.8 mi), Genoa (5.4 mi), Fish Springs (6.3 mi).

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