Minden, Nebraska

Minden, Nebraska
West side of North Colorado Ave (2017)
Location with Kearney County and Nebraska
Coordinates: 40°29′53″N 98°58′01″W / 40.49806°N 98.96694°W / 40.49806; -98.96694
CountryUnited States
StateNebraska
CountyKearney
Founded1876
Named afterMinden, Germany
Area
 • Total
2.20 sq mi (5.71 km2)
 • Land2.20 sq mi (5.71 km2)
 • Water0 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
2,182 ft (665 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
3,118
 • Density1,410/sq mi (546/km2)
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP Code
68959
Area code308
FIPS code31-32340
GNIS ID2395341
Websitemindennebraska.org

Minden is a city in Kearney County, Nebraska, United States. The city serves as the county seat of Kearney County. The population was 3,118 at the 2020 census. It is home to the Pioneer Village museum complex of 28 buildings.