Minden City, Michigan Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 203, Minden City's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Minden City is a small community located in Michigan, within Sanilac County. The total population is 203. It ranks as the 678th most populous out of 745 Census-designated places in Michigan.

Age Demographics

The median age in Minden City is 32.6 years. This is 19% lower than the state median of 40.2 years. With 28.1% of the population under 18, Minden City has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Minden City is $49,583. This is 32% lower than the state median of $72,875. It is also 39% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.2%. This is 60% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.2%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 9.7%. This is 70% higher than the state rate of 5.7%. The median home value is $106,300. Housing costs are 54% lower than the state median of $231,600. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Minden City is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 73.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Minden City has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.5%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.9%.

Education

8.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 75% lower than the state rate of 32.5%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Minden City, Michigan is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Michigan state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 745 Census-designated places in Michigan. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.