Mineola, New York Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Mineola, NY Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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A+
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Income Above average
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Education Above average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population
| Metric | Mineola | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 21,174 | 19,748,855 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 11438.6 | 362.0 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 1.37% | 0.05% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.7 | 38.7 | 37.3 |
| Households | 8,463 | 7,694,043 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Mineola grew by 10.6% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 21,174 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Mineola is Millennials, aged 29–44, at 24.8% of residents. That is 2.5 points above New York as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 3,695 17.5% -3.1 pts
- Millennials 29–44 5,241 24.8% +2.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,775 22.6% +1.8 pts
- Boomers 61–79 3,569 16.9% -0.5 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below New York, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.9% of the people living in Mineola and men 50.1%.
- Women 49.9% New York 51.3%
- Men 50.1% New York 48.7%
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Economy
Mineola has a the economy index of A, which means it is very prosperous.
| Metric | Mineola | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $136,937 | $86,556 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.65% | 4.51% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2% | 6.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Mineola is about 58% higher than in New York.
Housing
| Metric | Mineola | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $137,500 | $471,885 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $2,413 | $1,621 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.0% | 54.3% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Mineola is about 4.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $2,413 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Mineola spend about 53 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 221 hours, about 9.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Mineola | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 26.6 | 28.7 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 53.1 | 57.4 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 221 | 239 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $6,859 | $7,414 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 18.6% | 15.0% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 33,096 | 9,257 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,355 | 1,586 | 1,355 |
The average commute time in Mineola is 27 minutes, shorter than the 29 minutes in New York.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Mineola has a education index of A, which means it is very educated.
| Metric | Mineola | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 52.2% | 36.5% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.47 | 2.49 | 2.53 |
Health
Mineola has a health index of A+, which means it is exceptionally healthy.
| Metric | Mineola | New York Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 81.9 | 80.3 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 9.1% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 11.4% | 17.4% | 19.0% |
Mineola, NY Compared With Nearby Cities
How Mineola, NY compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mineola, NY | 21,174 | $136,937 #2/2 | $137,500 #2/2 | 26.6 min #1/2 |
| Garden City, NY | 23,057 | $206,430 | $566,404 | 30.9 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Mineola, New York.
How big is Mineola, New York by population?
About 21,174 people live in Mineola, New York, in 8,463 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 41.7, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
Is Mineola, New York urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Mineola, New York has 11,439 people per square mile, a density typical of a city. That is about 132 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Mineola, New York an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 1.0 times the median household income ($137,500 against $136,937), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $2,413 a month takes about 21% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is it hard to find a job in Mineola, New York?
Unemployment in Mineola, New York is only 3.2%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
What share of adults in Mineola, New York have a college degree?
52.2% of adults in Mineola, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 5 in 10), well above the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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