Mineola, NY Demographics

A map of Mineola's Population by Race

Mineola, New York has an estimated population of 21,211, a slight increase from the 20,800 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 61.8% White, 16.2% Asian, 14.5% Hispanic, 3.2% Multiracial, 2.4% Native American/Other, and 2.0% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mineola, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mineola has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Mineola, that probability was 58.0% in 2020 and 56.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mineola is ranked the 78th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Mineola was ranked the 80th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mineola's White Population

13,107 residents of Mineola, or 61.8% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mineola is higher than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Mineola ranks 1133rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mineola's White population has grown by an estimated 4.9%. White residents' share of Mineola's population has increased from 60.1% to 61.8%.

Mineola is more White than neighboring Garden City Park (29.4% White), and Herricks (34% White). Mineola is less White than neighboring Williston Park (66.9% White), East Williston (80.9% White), and Garden City (81.1% White).

Mineola's Black Population

418 residents of Mineola, or 2.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mineola is considerably lower than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Mineola ranks 440th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mineola's Black population has declined by an estimated 20.8%. Black residents' share of Mineola's population has decreased from 2.5% to 2.0%.

Mineola is more Black than neighboring Williston Park (1% Black), East Williston (0% Black), Garden City (1.5% Black), and Garden City Park (1.4% Black). Mineola is less Black than neighboring Herricks (3% Black).

Mineola's Asian Population

3,430 residents of Mineola, or 16.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mineola is higher than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Mineola ranks 68th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mineola's Asian population has grown by an estimated 19.9%. Asian residents' share of Mineola's population has increased from 13.8% to 16.2%.

Mineola is more Asian than neighboring East Williston (10.5% Asian), and Garden City (6.6% Asian). Mineola is less Asian than neighboring Williston Park (16.6% Asian), Garden City Park (49.7% Asian), and Herricks (56.9% Asian).

Mineola's Hispanic Population

3,082 residents of Mineola, or 14.5% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mineola is lower than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Mineola ranks 136th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mineola's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 24.3%. Hispanic residents' share of Mineola's population has decreased from 19.6% to 14.5%.

Mineola is more Hispanic than neighboring Williston Park (13.9% Hispanic), East Williston (4.4% Hispanic), Garden City (6.1% Hispanic), Garden City Park (11.6% Hispanic), and Herricks (0.3% Hispanic).

Mineola's Native American/Other Population

505 residents of Mineola, or 2.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mineola is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Mineola ranks 258th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mineola's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 133.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mineola's population has increased from 1.0% to 2.4%.

Mineola is more Native American/Other than neighboring Williston Park (0.8% Native American/Other), East Williston (1.5% Native American/Other), and Garden City (0.9% Native American/Other). Mineola is less Native American/Other than neighboring Garden City Park (4% Native American/Other), and Herricks (2.9% Native American/Other).

Mineola's Multiracial Population

669 residents of Mineola, or 3.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mineola is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Mineola ranks 772nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mineola's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 7.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Mineola's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.2%.

Mineola is more Multiracial than neighboring Williston Park (0.8% Multiracial), East Williston (2.8% Multiracial), and Herricks (2.9% Multiracial). Mineola is less Multiracial than neighboring Garden City (3.9% Multiracial), and Garden City Park (3.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.