Minden City, Louisiana
As of the census of 2000, there were 13027 people in the city, organized into 400 households, and 290 families living in the city. The population density was 1095.2 people per square mile (422.86/km˛), it is 132nd most densely populated city in Louisiana. There were 5795 housing units at an average density of 487.4 per square mile (188.19/km˛). The average household size was 2.44 and the average family size was 3.05. In the city Age distribution was 27% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 119.1 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 128.7 females. The median age was 36.8 years, The median age of males was 34.1 years, for females the median age was 39.4 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 6037 White, 6796 Black or African American, 41 American Indian, 35 Asian, 6 Native Hawaiian, 85 from two or more races and 27 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $24175, it is Louisiana's 257th wealthiest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $31477, it would be the 234th highest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Louisiana. The per capita income for the city was $14114, making its Louisiana's 177th highest city by per capita income. The median income was $17491, Males had a median income of $22677 versus $13304 for females.
In 2000, 3615 pupils and students, of which 1687 are male and 1928 are female, 27.75% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 370 nursery or pri school, 178 kindergarten, 1791 elementary school, 807 high school and 469 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 13027 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 13390 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 13288 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 13302 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 13338 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 13200 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 13159 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 13123 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 13133 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 13033 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 12962 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 202 | 168 | 370 |
| Kindergarten | 97 | 81 | 178 |
| Elementary school | 889 | 902 | 1791 |
| High school | 370 | 437 | 807 |
| College or graduate school | 129 | 340 | 469 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minden city, Louisiana | $24175 | $31477 | $14114 |
| Webster Parish, Louisiana | $28408 | $35119 | $15203 |
| Louisiana, United States | $32566 | $39774 | $16912 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |