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Minden city, IA

ZIP 51553 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Middle ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 51553

51553 has a population of 1,007 with a median age of 35.8 yrs (59.1% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
95.9%+56% vs US avg
x
Black
0.0%
x
Asian
1.6%-73% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
1.3%-93% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
1.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
24.8%+13% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.4%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
14.8%-9% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
3.0%-73% vs US avg
x
High school
34.4%+31% vs US avg
x
Some college
41.0%+42% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
21.7%-36% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
62.0%+29% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.7%-30% vs US avg
x
Divorced
8.5%-18% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
5.8%
x
Diversity Index
8/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
5.3%-54% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Veterans
10.3%+71% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.8%-42% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
6.4%-20% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
45.5%+684% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
GermanAmericanEnglish

Health & Community Indicators in 51553

Poverty Rate
5.3%-54% vs US avg
x
Veterans
10.3%+71% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
0.0%
x
Single Parent
6.4%-20% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.8%-42% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
2.4%-70% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
4.1%-65% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
45.5%+684% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population1,007
Median age35.8
Poverty rate5.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White95.9%
Hispanic1.3%
Black0.0%
Asian1.6%
Foreign-born0.0%