Neighborhood report

Minden, LA

Founded 1836Webster ParishElev. 77 m

Population

11,604

Median home

$116,700

Disaster risk

Relatively Low

Public schools

Sex offenders

Overview

About Minden

Minden is home to roughly 11,604 residents. Minden was founded in 1836 and sits in Webster Parish. The median age is 38.7 and the median household income is $29,597. Homes carry a median value of $116,700, and about 54% of residents own where they live. Black residents make up the largest share of the population (50.4%). Around 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population

11,604

Median age

38.7

Median household income

$29,597

Per-capita income

$25,444

Poverty rate

34.6%

High-school grad or higher

84.9%

Bachelor's degree or higher

15.5%

Unemployment

3.1%

Avg. commute

22.5 min

Work from home

6.7%

Residents by race & ethnicity

White44.1%

Hispanic or Latino2.1%

Black50.4%

Asian0.7%

Workforce by occupation

Management, business, science & arts29.5%

Sales & office25.3%

Service20.9%

Production, transportation & material moving16.4%

Natural resources, construction & maintenance7.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value

$116,700

Median gross rent

$803/mo

Owner-occupied

53.7%

Median year built

1969

Households

4,817

Avg. household size

2.35

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Minden has 5 public schools — 3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school

Reading67%

Math62%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Minden High SchoolHighGrades 9–12

Webster Junior High SchoolMiddleGrades 6–8

E. S. Richardson Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 4–5

J. A. Phillips Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades -1–1

J. L. Jones Elementary SchoolElementaryGrades 2–3

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

Violent and property crime rates for Minden vs Louisiana and national averages.

Data source being added: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS, public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Minden.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Relatively Low

Top hazards · Webster County

Ice stormVery High

Strong windRelatively High

HailRelatively Moderate

Heat waveRelatively Moderate

LightningRelatively Moderate

TornadoRelatively Moderate

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Minden is in Webster County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Minden was founded in 1836 and sits in Webster Parish. Elevation ~77 m.

Population trend

Map of Minden

Minden, LA

Where Minden is

Historic places

12 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Drake House Webster Parish Library Building McDonald House Bank of Webster O'Bier House Miller House Fuller House Watkins House

Notable people from Minden

Percy Mayfield Glynn Saulters Jackie Moreland Loye Holmes Miller L'Jarius Sneed Wilbert Frazier John T. Watkins Dorothy A. Brown Edwin Whitfield Fay Rita Heard Days

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Nearby cities

Bossier (23 mi)Shreveport (32 mi)Ruston (38 mi)Natchitoches (62 mi)West Monroe (66 mi)Monroe (70 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Minden, LA (4)

Public sex-offender registry records for Minden, Louisiana.

Kenneth R Jackson, 55

Minden · 71055

AKA K Love Jackson, K Love

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William Brown, 54

Minden · Webster County · 71055

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James J Thompson, 43

Minden · Webster County · 71055

AKA Jerod X

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James L Taylor, 79

Minden · 71055

AKA Jim Taylor, James Larry Taylor

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Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Minden — frequently asked

What is the population of Minden, Louisiana?

Minden has a population of about 11,604, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).

What is the average home value in Minden?

The median home value in Minden is $116,700, and the median gross rent is $803/month (U.S. Census ACS).

What natural-disaster risks does Minden face?

FEMA's National Risk Index rates Webster County as "Relatively Low" overall, with top hazards including ice storm, strong wind, hail.

How many schools are in Minden?

Minden has 5 public schools (3 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.

How many registered sex offenders are in Minden?

Public registry data lists 4 registered sex offenders in or near Minden. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.

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