Minden, Iowa facts for kids
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Minden, Iowa
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Minden United Church of Christ (2009)
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Location of Minden, Iowa
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| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| County | Pottawattamie |
| Township | Minden |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.57 sq mi (1.48 km2) |
| • Land | 0.57 sq mi (1.47 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,253 ft (382 m) |
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| • Total | 600 |
| • Density | 1,058.20/sq mi (408.76/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
51553
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| Area code(s) | 712 |
| FIPS code | 19-52590 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2395340 |
Minden is a small city in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, United States. In 2020, about 600 people lived there.
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History of Minden
Minden has had its own post office since 1875. This means people could send and receive mail there for a very long time!
Tornadoes in Minden
Minden has faced powerful storms. On April 26, 2024, a very large and strong tornado hit the city. It was part of a bigger storm system that affected many areas. Sadly, one person died and four others were hurt. Many homes were destroyed or badly damaged.
This wasn't the first time Minden was hit by a strong tornado. Forty-eight years earlier, in 1976, another very destructive tornado also ripped through the town.
Geography of Minden
Minden is located in Iowa. The city covers a total area of about 0.43 square miles (1.11 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a very small part being water.
Population Facts
| Historical populations | ||
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| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1890 | 287 | — |
| 1900 | 328 | +14.3% |
| 1910 | 423 | +29.0% |
| 1920 | 381 | −9.9% |
| 1930 | 377 | −1.0% |
| 1940 | 310 | −17.8% |
| 1950 | 328 | +5.8% |
| 1960 | 355 | +8.2% |
| 1970 | 433 | +22.0% |
| 1980 | 483 | +11.5% |
| 1990 | 539 | +11.6% |
| 2000 | 564 | +4.6% |
| 2010 | 599 | +6.2% |
| 2020 | 600 | +0.2% |
| Source: U.S. Decennial Census | ||
Who Lives in Minden?
According to the 2020 census, 600 people lived in Minden. There were 233 households, which means 233 different homes or groups of people living together.
Most people in Minden are White (about 95.3%). A small number of people are from other racial backgrounds or are of Hispanic or Latino origin.
The average age in Minden was about 36.6 years old. About 32% of the people were under 20 years old, and about 18% were 65 years or older. The city had slightly more males (51.3%) than females (48.7%).
In 2010, the population was very similar, with 599 people. The racial makeup was also mostly White (98.7%).
Education in Minden
Students in Minden attend schools operated by the Tri-Center Community School District. This district serves Minden and the nearby areas. The high school for students from Minden is Tri-Center High School, which is located in Neola, Iowa.
See also
In Spanish: Minden (Iowa) para niños
