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Mineola

New York · 21,376 residents (2025 est.) · 1.851 sq mi
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Mineola is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $137,739. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $651,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21,211
+10%since 2000
from 19,234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
11,459 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 10,391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.6
+9%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:21,376 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$137,739
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,706 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$66,698
+131%since 2000
from $28,890 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
76.7%
+26.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
+5%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$651,200
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $241,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,415
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $972 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 38.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.7
+19%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
68
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic79.2%(15,227)
Black0.9%(179)
Hispanic / Latino13%(2,507)
Asian4.5%(862)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.3%(7,747)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.8%(13,107)
Black2%(418)
Hispanic / Latino14.5%(3,082)
Asian16.2%(3,430)
Other5.5%(1,174)
Diversity Score70.9%(15,045)
Diversity Score
71
+76%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
57.6%
+27.7 ptssince 2000
from 29.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
29.1%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.1 min
+41%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
13.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.6%
+17.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 70.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
23.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
28.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2012
from 9.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2017
from 86.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
64.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2016
from 54.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.5%
−10.4 ptssince 2016
from 19.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mineola, New York?

Mineola, New York has about 21,211 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mineola, New York?

The typical household in Mineola, New York earns about $137,739 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mineola, New York expensive?

In Mineola, New York, the median home is worth about $651,200, and the typical rent is about $2,415 a month.

How educated are people in Mineola, New York?

About 57.6% of adults age 25 and over in Mineola, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mineola, New York?

About 5.3% of people in Mineola, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mineola, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Mineola, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,217 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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