Minden
Census-designated place in Douglas County, Nevada

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.
- 3,442residents (2020 Census)
- 4,724 ftelevation · 1,440 m
- 3.7 sq miland area · 9.6 km²
- 930 / sq mipopulation density
- 89423ZIP code
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 had 3,442 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,442 |
|---|---|
| Density | 930 per sq mi (359 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Minden at a glance
| State | Nevada (NV) |
|---|---|
| County | Douglas County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 3,442 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.70 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.05 km²) |
| Elevation | 4,724 ft (1,440 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.9646° N, 119.7666° W |
| ZIP code | 89423 |
| Official website | townofminden.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3247000 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Minden
- Gardnerville2.4 mi SE
- East Valley4.2 mi E
- Gardnerville Ranchos4.8 mi S
- Genoa5.4 mi NW
- Fish Springs6.3 mi E
- Kingsbury6.5 mi W
- Ruhenstroth6.8 mi SE
- Johnson Lane7.3 mi N
- Round Hill Village8.4 mi W
- Indian Hills8.9 mi N
- Zephyr Cove9.1 mi W
- Skyland9.3 mi NW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
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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