Mindenmines is a city in Barton County, Missouri, United States. The population was 271 at the 2020 census. The city lies approximately four miles east of Frontenac, Kansas. It has possessed a post office since 1883. It is also the home of the Bank of Minden. (named Tusconia 1883–1884, Minden Mines 1884–1895, and Mindenmines since 1895).
Geography
Mindenmines is located in western Barton County on US Route 160 16 miles west of Lamar. The Missouri-Kansas border lies 1.5 miles to the west.
According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of , of which is land and is water.
Demographics
2010 census
As of the census of 2010, there were 365 people, 133 households, and 95 families residing in the city. The population density was . There were 167 housing units at an average density of . The racial makeup of the city was 86.3% White, 6.6% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.8% from other races, and 6.0% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.8% of the population.
There were 133 households, of which 35.3% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 53.4% were married couples living together, 14.3% had a female householder with no husband present, 3.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 28.6% were non-families. 23.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 9.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.74 and the average family size was 3.25.
The median age in the city was 37.1 years. 27.4% of residents were under the age of 18; 9.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 23.5% were from 25 to 44; 28% were from 45 to 64; and 11.8% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the city was 45.8% male and 54.2% female.
2000 census
As of the census because the mail got mixed up with that of Mendon, Missouri. The suffix was added because the chief occupation of the local inhabitants was coal mining.
Education
The school district is Liberal R-II School District<!--UNI 18510-->.