Minden is a town located in Montgomery County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 4,202.

The Town of Minden is located on the western edge of the county.

Geography

The north town line is defined by the Mohawk River. The New York State Thruway follows the course of the river. The west town line is the border of Herkimer County, New York.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 133.3 km² (51.5 mi²). 132.2 km² (51.0 mi²) of it is land and 1.1 km² (0.4 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.82% water.

Demographics

As of the census² of 2000, there are 4,202 people, 1,685 households, and 1,142 families residing in the town. The population density is 31.8/km² (82.3/mi²). There are 1,902 housing units at an average density of 14.4/km² (37.3/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 98.57% White, 0.10% African American, 0.19% Native American, 0.43% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.29% from other races, and 0.43% from two or more races. 1.33% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 1,685 households out of which 30.4% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.8% are married couples living together, 9.9% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.2% are non-families. 26.6% of all households are made up of individuals and 15.1% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.48 and the average family size is 2.98.

In the town the population is spread out with 25.3% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 25.6% from 25 to 44, 23.8% from 45 to 64, and 17.6% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 39 years. For every 100 females there are 95.7 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 91.6 males.

The median income for a household in the town is $28,333, and the median income for a family is $33,654. Males have a median income of $27,813 versus $21,437 for females. The per capita income for the town is $15,099. 12.0% of the population and 9.0% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 13.9% of those under the age of 18 and 9.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.

Communities and locations in Minden

• Brookville Corners --
• Charlesworth Corners --
• Freysbush -- A hamlet southwest of Fort Plain village.
• Fordsbush -- A hamlet by the west town line.
• Fort Plain -- The Village of Fort Plain is partly in the eastern edge of the town, by the Mohawk River.
• Hallsville --
• Hessville --
• Keesler Corners -- A hamlet southwest of Fort Plain village.
• Sand Hill -- A hamlet northwest of Fort Plain village.
• Valley Brook -- A hamlet west of Fort Plain village on Route 80.