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Population Review

Mineola, New York Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Mineola, New York is 21,082 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 77th-largest city in New York. The median household income is $138,385, the median home value is $624,300, and the median age is 41.6.

The population has grown 12.8% since 2010 (18,889 → 21,305).

21,082

Population

11390

People / sq mi

$138,385

Median Income

$624,300

Median Home Value

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Mineola covers 1.9 sq mi of land at 11390 people per square mile.

About Mineola, NY

What distinguishes Mineola is density: among the most densely settled of US cities, around 11,390 people per square mile. Mineola is a city in New York with a population of 21,082.

Earnings sit at the high end: a median household income of $138,385, above the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 4.8%, below the national 12.4%. A typical home is worth $624,300, with typical rent around $2,269.

College attainment is above the local norm at 55.0%, above the national 35.0%. Remote work is on the higher side at 15.8%, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.

That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Mineola: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.

Mineola village Population History (2010-2024)

The city of Mineola village had a population of 18,889 in 2010 and 21,305 in 2024, a 12.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 21,413 in 2021. Average annual growth rate: 0.89%.

2021 · 21K20102024
Mineola village population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

21,305

Population (2024)

18,889

Population (2010)

21,413

Peak (2021)

0.89%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201018,889
201118,937
201218,959
201319,042
201419,059
201519,137
201619,204
201719,226
201819,237
201919,207
202020,849
202121,413
202221,273
202321,233
202421,305

Race & Ethnicity

White66.5%
Black or African American1.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$138,385

Median Household Income

$65,425

Per Capita Income

4.8%

Poverty Rate

2.5%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$624,300

Median Home Value

$2,269

Median Rent

65.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

87.8%

High School+

55.0%

Bachelor's+

Commute

16.3%

Drive Alone

55.0%

Public Transit

15.8%

Work From Home

32.4 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

7.2%

Foreign Born

62.0%

Non-English at Home

3.3%

Veterans

7.9%

With Disability

96.7%

Health Insurance

97.4%

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management33.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate14.1%
Information10.0%
Construction7.7%
Education, Health Care & Social Services6.9%
Public Administration5.9%
Manufacturing5.5%
Retail Trade4.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.3%
Transportation & Warehousing2.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Mineola, New York has a population of 21,082 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 77th-largest city in New York.

The median household income in Mineola, New York is $138,385, with 4.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Mineola, New York is $624,300, with median monthly rent at $2,269 and a homeownership rate of 65.5%.

The median age in Mineola, New York is 41.6 years. The population is 53.4% male and 46.6% female.

The population has grown 12.8% since 2010 (18,889 → 21,305).

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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.