Demographics & People — Minden, Iowa
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 687 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~500 |
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| Median Age | 31.3 |
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| Total Households | 253 |
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| Family Households | 186 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.72 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.0823 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 653 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 16 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 296 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 233 |
| American | 74 |
| Danish | 51 |
| Other groups | 38 |
| English | 27 |
| Irish | 24 |
| Swedish | 16 |
| European | 16 |
| French (except Basque) | 10 |
Language
| English Only | 614 |
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| Spanish | 0 |
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| Population 5+ | 622 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 37 |
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| Population 18+ | 500 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 41.7 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 8.4% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Minden, Iowa.
