Minden TownshipMI
A town of 584. Nearly 17.5% of it is conserved land.
What makes Minden Township stand out
The thing Minden Township does most differently from other towns.
584 people, and everyone knows the way
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The data
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Most working residents commute out of Minden Township
Most working residents leave Minden Township for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Bad Axe (13%), Sandusky (8%) and Elkland Township (6%). Half commute less than 20 miles.
Where working residents work
Younger than Michigan overall, and fewer college graduates
People 65 and older are 14% of residents (19% statewide). 8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree or more, vs 32% across Michigan.
Ages · share of residents
Education · adults 25 and older
| Minden Township | MI | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 11.1% | 11.2% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 12.8% | 10.1% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 7.2% | 9.2% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 15.8% | 13.2% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.4% | 12.2% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 12% | 12% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 16.8% | 13.6% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 9.1% | 11.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 4.8% | 7.4% | 7% |
| No diploma | 7.5% | 7.9% | 10.4% |
| High school | 44.5% | 28% | 26% |
| Some college | 30.3% | 21.9% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 10.2% | 9.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 6% | 19.7% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 1.5% | 12.7% | 14.1% |
Low risk, with cold waves at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 25% of U.S. communities.
17.5% of Minden Township is conserved land
23 miles of trails across 2 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Minden City State Game Area | 0.8 mi | 3,934 |
| 2. Francis A. Lautner Memorial Park | — | 9 |
Snowy winters, pleasant summers
Minden Township has chilly, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 80°, a January night drops to 15°, and about 47 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
How healthy Minden Township is
Minden Township beats the Michigan average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
| What stands out | Minden Township | MI |
|---|---|---|
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 14% | 10.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 10.1% | 8.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.4% | 7% |
100% of working residents leave Minden Township for work
Where Minden Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2021
About Minden Township
Township in Michigan, United States
Minden Township is a civil township of Sanilac County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 558 at the 2020 census.
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- Population
- 558
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 784 ft