Minneola, FL Demographics

A map of Minneola's Population by Race

Minneola, Florida has an estimated population of 16,598, a large increase from the 13,843 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 51.6% White, 31.1% Hispanic, 8.2% Black, 4.3% Multiracial, 2.7% Native American/Other, and 2.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Minneola, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Minneola has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than Florida overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Minneola, that probability was 63.5% in 2020 and 62.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Minneola is ranked the 245th most populous place in Florida, out of 956 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). Minneola was ranked the 270th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Minneola's White Population

8,569 residents of Minneola, or 51.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Minneola is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 50.4% of the population is White. Minneola ranks 642nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minneola's White population has grown by an estimated 16.0%. White residents' share of Minneola's population has decreased from 53.3% to 51.6%.

Minneola is more White than neighboring Clermont (47.2% White), and Groveland (45.6% White). Minneola is less White than neighboring Ferndale (100% White), Montverde (74.4% White), and Astatula (63.2% White).

Minneola's Black Population

1,367 residents of Minneola, or 8.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Minneola is lower than in Florida overall, where 14.6% of the population is Black. Minneola ranks 325th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minneola's Black population has declined by an estimated 8.5%. Black residents' share of Minneola's population has decreased from 10.8% to 8.2%.

Minneola is more Black than neighboring Ferndale (0% Black), Montverde (6.3% Black), and Astatula (2% Black). Minneola is less Black than neighboring Clermont (13.3% Black), and Groveland (16% Black).

Minneola's Asian Population

343 residents of Minneola, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Minneola is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 2.9% of the population is Asian. Minneola ranks 104th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minneola's Asian population has declined by an estimated 40.5%. Asian residents' share of Minneola's population has decreased from 4.2% to 2.1%.

Minneola is more Asian than neighboring Ferndale (0% Asian), Montverde (1.1% Asian), and Astatula (0.6% Asian). Minneola is less Asian than neighboring Clermont (5.4% Asian), and Groveland (3.2% Asian).

Minneola's Hispanic Population

5,159 residents of Minneola, or 31.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Minneola is slightly higher than in Florida overall, where 27.4% of the population is Hispanic. Minneola ranks 247th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minneola's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 46.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Minneola's population has increased from 25.4% to 31.1%.

Minneola is more Hispanic than neighboring Ferndale (0% Hispanic), Montverde (11.5% Hispanic), Clermont (24.4% Hispanic), and Groveland (30.5% Hispanic). Minneola is less Hispanic than neighboring Astatula (32.3% Hispanic).

Minneola's Native American/Other Population

442 residents of Minneola, or 2.7% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Minneola is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 0.8% of the population is Native American/Other. Minneola ranks 84th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minneola's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 122.1%. Native American/Other residents' share of Minneola's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.7%.

Minneola is more Native American/Other than neighboring Ferndale (0% Native American/Other), Montverde (0% Native American/Other), Clermont (1.2% Native American/Other), Groveland (2% Native American/Other), and Astatula (1% Native American/Other).

Minneola's Multiracial Population

718 residents of Minneola, or 4.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Minneola is comparable to the share in Florida overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Minneola ranks 170th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 956 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Minneola's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Minneola's population has decreased from 4.9% to 4.3%.

Minneola is more Multiracial than neighboring Ferndale (0% Multiracial), Groveland (2.8% Multiracial), and Astatula (0.9% Multiracial). Minneola is less Multiracial than neighboring Montverde (6.7% Multiracial), and Clermont (8.6% 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.