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Minden, Nebraska, in Kearney county, is 121 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 166 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. The city contains a population of approximately 2,964.
In Minden, about 63% of adults are married.
Minden boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.
In 2000, Minden had a median family income of $47,356. The typical family in Minden is better off than most in Nebraska. The city has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Minden.
Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Minden.
Minden has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 74% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.
In Minden, 92% of commuters drive to work. How much would you give to shorten your commute? The city can boast better commuting than most places.
Minden strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Short Commute Times (vs. Peers) | Top 10% |  |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 13% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 19% | |
Comparing Minden to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):
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| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Working at Home | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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