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Minden, Louisiana

city · Webster Parish

At a glance

11,455
Population
$130,200
Median home value (all homes)
57% below U.S. median
$135,157
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$895/mo
Median rent
34% below U.S. median
$34,294
Median household income
56% below U.S. median
22.3 min
Average commute
63.5%
Homes with broadband
46.48%
Locations with fiber available
2.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 87 — 13% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing39% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities22% above
Taxes19% below
Insurance43% above
Commute cost26% below
For business: Louisiana is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college27 mi
Nearest community college2 mi
Nearest technical college26 mi
High school graduates86.1%
College graduates16.7%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Develop Minden
The Economic Development Department of the City of Minden describes itself as a business-friendly government that works with existing businesses, investors, developers, and entrepreneurs to attract, maintain, and grow the economy through public-private collaboration and innovative solutions that drive investment and create jobs.
state America Electric Power Economic Development
American Electric Power's Economic Development page outlines the company's site selection services, energy solutions, and resources to help businesses locate and grow within AEP's service territory across 11 states.
state Jeff Davis Parish Economic Development
Industrial, Agricultural & Commercial Development for Jeff Davis Parish, Louisiana.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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