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51553

Minden, IA

Total Population
1,100
Median Household Income
$87,750
Median Home Value
$204,400
Median Rent
$694

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$87,750
100.5% above state median
Home Value
$204,400
100.9% above state median
Rent
$694
100% above state median
Median Age
37.0 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Minden, IA

Median household income is 101% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 0.6%, below national average.

Low poverty rate of 7.8%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$87,750
+16.8% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.5%
State: $-17,266,039
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.92 people

Total Households
377
Family Households
64.7%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Manufacturing
23.9%
#2 Industry
Construction
21.9%
#3 Industry
Education
19.9%
Total Employed Residents:356

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
4.8%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
6.2%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.5%
8 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:547
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
99.4%
606 employed
Labor Force
617
4 unemployed
Median Age
37.0 years
Per Capita Income
$33,664
Poverty Rate
7.8%

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