Census ACS · #772 μSA
Minden Metro Area
The Minden, La Micropolitan Statistical Area has 36,189 residents. The median household income is $37,396 and the median home value is $105,600.
36,189
Population
61
People / sq mi
$37,396
Median Income
$105,600
Median Home Value
The Minden CBSA covers 593 sq mi of land at 61.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 62.9% |
| Black or African American | 33.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
Economy & Income
$37,396
Median Household Income
$24,115
Per Capita Income
21.2%
Poverty Rate
2.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$105,600
Median Home Value
$777
Median Rent
68.2%
Homeownership
Education
86.2%
High School+
12.8%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
6.9%
Work From Home
28.0 min
Avg Commute
17.7%
Foreign Born
Minden spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Minden, La Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 36,189 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #772 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Minden metro area is $37,396, with a per capita income of $24,115.
The Minden, La CBSA spans the state of Louisiana.
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Data for the Minden, La CBSA (33380) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
What sets Minden apart is money: median household income runs $37,396, below the US median of $78,538. Minden is a metro area in LA with a population of 36,189.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $37,396, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US metro areas: 21.2%, above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $105,600, with typical rent around $777.
Four-year-degree attainment is near the bottom of the range for US metro areas, 12.8%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.