The following information is based on census data from the United States Census Bureau. The city was incorporated on May 8, 1854. A meeting of aldermen elected was held on May 8 to organize the city. The mayor elect was C. H. Ardis. William Hardy served as clerk. He was followed by John G. Warren, who was chosen clerk. Ward No. 1 had a mayor elect, while Ward No. 4 was represented by W. T. Hardee.
Minden City is a incorporated city in Sanilac County, Michigan. The population is projected to be 159 by 2020. The population has decreased by -1.85% yearly. In 2010, the population was 155. The average household income in Minden City is $46,464, and the poverty rate is 9.89%. There are many schools in the city, including a public elementary and secondary school.
The first church in Minden City was founded in 1850. The community was previously a Catholic parish. The Catholic congregation met here from 1849 to 1867. After the church was built, the community welcomed missionary priests from Shreveport, Louisiana. Father Gentile held church services at the Minden academy in 1867. The church also welcomed the Rev. R. T. Boggs. In 1853, a Presbyterian pastor from Shreveport came to Minden and taught in the church. In 1855, William Brooks was the next teacher. In 1859, W. B. Scott and H. B. Scales joined the congregation.
The town's history includes a rich history of innovation. In the early 1800s, a blacksmith named Chris Chaffe established a livery stable and a blacksmith shop in Minden. His father had moved to the area from England in 1851. The Chaffe family settled in the town and enjoyed varied success with their business. He built a shop, bought a foundry, and built a barn.