Minden, Nebraska is a small town of 3,884 people located only 20 miles north of Kearney and 90 miles east of North Platte. The population density in Minden is 13 people per square mile compared to the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile.
Minden offers many activities for residents to enjoy such as camping, fishing and boating at nearby Lake Maloney and golfing at the Elks Country Club. There are also a variety of local businesses such as Reisig’s Grocery, Michael’s Pit Stop and the Kwik Fill Station. Minden also has several organizations such as the local Lion’s Club, 4-H clubs and the American Legion Post #80 where residents can participate in various activities. Local sporting events include high school football games on Friday nights during the fall which draw large crowds of cheering fans from all over Custer County.
The population in Minden (zip 68959) is 3,884. There are 13 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Minden (zip 68959) is 39.5, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Minden (zip 68959) is 2.3, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Minden (zip 68959)
- 59.5% are married
- 9.3% are divorced
- 33.2% are married with children
- 11.1% have children, but are single
Race in Minden (zip 68959)
- 92.1% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 7.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.4% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander