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Mineola

Texas · 4,823 residents · 10.309 sq mi
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Mineola has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,842. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $96,500. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,823
+6%since 2000
from 4,550 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
468 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 441 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+5%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Mineola
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,842
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,140
+70%since 2000
from $15,945 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,500
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$867
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $464 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
42.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+2%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.8%(3,266)
Black13.4%(609)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(589)
Asian0.3%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score54%(2,456)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(3,081)
Black9.4%(453)
Hispanic / Latino22.6%(1,092)
Asian0.6%(31)
Other2.1%(99)
Diversity Score64.8%(3,124)
Diversity Score
65
+20%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.6 min
+78%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.4%
−54.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mineola, Texas?

Mineola, Texas has about 4,823 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mineola, Texas?

The typical household in Mineola, Texas earns about $45,842 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mineola, Texas expensive?

In Mineola, Texas, the median home is worth about $96,500, and the typical rent is about $867 a month.

How educated are people in Mineola, Texas?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Mineola, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mineola, Texas?

About 17.5% of people in Mineola, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mineola, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Mineola, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 502 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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