Utilities & Infrastructure in Minden, LA

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

53.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

37.1%

of households

No Internet

38.5%

of households

Total Households

4,817

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL
37.1%
Cellular Data Plan
46.5%
Satellite
6.5%
Cellular Only (no wired)
12.9%
No Internet Access
38.5%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

85.6%

of households

Smartphone

84.4%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

44.3%

of households

Tablet

36.4%

of households

Any Computing Device
85.6%
Smartphone
84.4%
Desktop / Laptop
44.3%
Tablet
36.4%
Smartphone Only
31.2%
No Computer
14.4%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

11

Population Served

25,589

Violations (5yr)

11

System NameTypeSourcePop. ServedViolations
MINDEN WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water16,2813
PLEASANT VALLEY WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water1,6831
GIL-GAL WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water1,5510
DIXIE OVERLAND WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water1,4550
GERMANTOWN WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water1,4102
STATE OF LA MILITARY DEPT - CAMP MINDENCommunityGround water1,0011
LETON WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water7262
GILARK WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water6750
ST JAMES WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water3601
DIXIE INN WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water2970
UNION GROVE WATER SYSTEMCommunityGround water1501

53.2% of households in Minden have broadband internet access. 37.1% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 12.9% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 38.5% of households have no internet access. 31.2% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 11 water systems, providing water to 25,589 people. A total of 11 water quality violations have been recorded over the past 5 years.