Population 5,104 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Minden
Household size in Minden
| Period | Minden | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.30 | 2.73 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.10 | 2.80 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.15 | 2.75 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.73 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Minden is a place of small households, averaging 2.35 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Since 2006–10, household size has crept up from 2.30, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Minden
| Period | Minden | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 50.2 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 51.9 | 38.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 52.6 | 39.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.9 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.3 | +3.1 | +2.3 |
Minden skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has edged down from 50.2, even as the national median rose.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Minden
| Period | Minden | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.6% | 13.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 13.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 12.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Minden than nationally: 8.9%, against 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.7 points, in line with the national trend.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Minden
Renters in Minden
| Period | Minden | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.2% | 39.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.3% | 44.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.4% | 43.7% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 26.4% | 40.0% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +0.2 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Minden own their homes; 26.4% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. More than four in ten owners (44.3%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Minden
| Period | Minden | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.9% | 14.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.8% | 14.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 11.3% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 9.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −5.3 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy in Minden is close to the national rate: 8.9% of homes are empty, against 9.6%. Vacancy has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Minden
| Period | Minden | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1990 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1991 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1992 | 1992 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1995 | 1995 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +4 | +6 |
Minden has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1995, versus 1980 nationally. The picture is much the same across Nevada. The median year built has moved up from 1989 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Minden
| Period | Minden | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,226 | $1,199 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,064 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,321 | $1,276 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,569 | $1,787 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$343 | +$587 | +$606 |
The median renter in Minden pays $1,569 a month for rent and utilities, close to the national median of $1,571. Rents here are lower than in Nevada as a whole ($1,787). Rent has climbed $343 a month since 2006–10, up 28%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 43.9% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Minden
Bachelor's degrees in Minden
| Period | Minden | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.6% | 22.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 22.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.4% | 24.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.0% | 27.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +5.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Minden as nationally: 36.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in Nevada as a whole (27.5%). The share with a degree is up 8.5 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Minden
| Period | Minden | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.7% | 84.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.2% | 84.7% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.0% | 86.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.2% | 87.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Minden: 96.2% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 1.5 points, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Minden
| Period | Minden | Nevada | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.9% | 9.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.7% | 11.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.9% | 6.3% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.7% | 6.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Minden has been strong: just 2.7% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.3 points, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Minden compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minden | 2.35 | 49.9 | 8.9% | 26.4% | 8.9% | 1995 | $1,569 | 36.0% | 96.2% | 2.7% |
| East Valley | 2.41 | 65.3 | 3.4% | 1.0% | 7.6% | 2000 | $1,270 | 35.7% | 94.4% | 5.7% |
| Gardnerville | 2.29 | 56.3 | 5.4% | 28.2% | 8.0% | 1997 | $1,499 | 31.4% | 95.5% | 3.7% |
| Gardnerville Ranchos | 2.50 | 48.8 | 8.2% | 18.4% | 5.1% | 1988 | $1,484 | 23.0% | 91.2% | 2.1% |
| Genoa | 2.20 | 64.5 | 5.5% | 17.2% | 15.1% | 1997 | $1,604 | 55.3% | 99.6% | 6.8% |
| Johnson Lane | 2.50 | 58.5 | 3.6% | 5.8% | 8.0% | 1997 | $1,475 | 29.2% | 94.2% | 0.6% |
| Dresslerville | 2.30 | 58.0 | 2.3% | 0.9% | 5.5% | 1995 | $1,270 | 32.8% | 94.7% | 0.6% |
| Sheridan | 2.48 | 60.0 | 4.7% | 5.6% | 7.6% | 1998 | $1,271 | 31.1% | 95.2% | 3.2% |
| Stateline | 1.99 | 51.2 | 7.2% | 44.9% | 32.7% | 1977 | $1,793 | 48.4% | 97.6% | 5.2% |
| Indian Hills | 2.23 | 56.0 | 6.6% | 18.3% | 8.1% | 1991 | $1,623 | 26.0% | 91.4% | 4.3% |
| Zephyr Cove | 2.10 | 58.8 | 3.7% | 19.5% | 51.7% | 1975 | $1,779 | 54.2% | 96.7% | 4.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Minden. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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