Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mineola, NY

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Demographicsi2024 ACS 5-Year EstimatesCensus

21,211population

41.6median age

This community is a community of 21,211 with a median age of 41.6. The population is predominantly White (61.8%) with a significant Asian community (16.2%). Median household income is $137,739. 88.7% of adults hold a high school diploma or higher, and 57.6% have a bachelor's degree. The homeownership rate is 68%, with a median home value of $651,200.

Race & Ethnicityi

White

61.8%13,107

Asian

16.2%3,430

Hispanic/Latino

14.5%3,082

Two or More

3.2%669

Other

2.4%505

Black

2%418

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

1.1%182

High School Diploma

13.3%2,139

Some College (<1 yr)

3.5%563

Some College (1+ yr)

6.9%1,118

Associate's Degree

6.3%1,013

Bachelor's Degree

28.5%4,593

Master's Degree

19.9%3,209

Professional Degree

6.1%992

Doctorate

3.1%500

HS or Higher

88.7%

BA or Higher

57.6%

Graduate+

29.1%

Housingi

$651,200median home value

$2,415median rent

68%homeownership

9,083total units

5.6%vacancy

Tenure

Owner 68%

Renter 32%

Home Values

Under $50K

0.4%22

$50K–$100K

1.6%91

$100K–$150K

0.2%10

$150K–$200K

0.7%41

$200K–$300K

5.1%297

$300K–$500K

19.6%1,142

$500K–$1M

70.1%4,084

$1M+

2.4%141

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

263

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

188

$1,500–$2,000

443

$2,000+

1,728

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%164

2010–2019

8.7%789

2000–2009

2.2%201

1990–1999

1.2%108

1980–1989

1.9%171

1970–1979

6.7%607

1960–1969

10.7%976

1950–1959

27.7%2,520

1940–1949

13.8%1,250

1939 or earlier

25.3%2,297

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

69.5%5,961

Fuel Oil

16.4%1,404

Electricity

10.7%916

Bottled/LP Gas

2.9%245

Other

0.3%26

No Fuel

0.2%21

Household Economyi

$137,739median household income

$66,698per capita income

5.2%poverty rate

3.2%unemployment

12,968labor force

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

2.6%227

$10K–$15K

0.3%28

$15K–$20K

1.3%113

$20K–$25K

1.4%118

$25K–$30K

0.2%17

$30K–$35K

2.1%176

$35K–$40K

1.1%98

$40K–$45K

2.5%218

$45K–$50K

1.6%135

$50K–$60K

2.8%237

$60K–$75K

7.4%632

$75K–$100K

15.2%1,301

$100K–$125K

5.9%506

$125K–$150K

11.9%1,020

$150K–$200K

15.2%1,302

$200K+

28.5%2,445

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

5,98328.2%

By Region

Top Countries

China

634

India

280

Guatemala

233

Poland

211

Philippines

182

Korea

127

United Kingdom

124

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

12,271

Avg. Commutei

32.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

12,548

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

424(2.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

97.2%Insured

2.8%Uninsured