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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Mineola

New York · 18,994 residents · 1.851 sq mi
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Mineola is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $44,635. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $212,800. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 35% more than the New York median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 36.3
US median: 33.0
More educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

18,994
−1%vs 2000
vs 19,234 in 2000
1990 – 2025
10,261 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 10,391 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
36.3
−5%vs 2000
vs 38.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$44,635
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $60,706 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$19,866
−31%vs 2000
vs $28,890 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.8%
−0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$212,800
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $241,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$690
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $972 in 2000
US average: $450
64.9%
+2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.7% in 2000
35.1% rent
4.8
+20%vs 2000
vs 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(18,028)
Black1.5%(281)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(1,490)
Asian2.4%(461)
Other1.2%(224)
Diversity Score27.4%(5,207)
27
−32%vs 2000
vs 40 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

25.9%
−3.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 29.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
76.4%
−5.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
11.0%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.9 min
+9%vs 2000
vs 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mineola, New York?

Mineola, New York has about 18,994 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Mineola, New York earns about $44,635 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 $212,800, and the typical rent is about $690 a month.

How educated are people in Mineola, New York?

About 25.9% 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 3.8% of people in Mineola, New York live below the federal poverty line.

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

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