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Mineola, NY


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Mineola, New York

Mineola, New York, in Nassau county, is 3 miles N of Hempstead, New York (center to center) and 17 miles E of New York, New York. The village is located in the Nassau - Suffolk metropolitan area. Mineola has a population of 19,234.

The People and Families of Mineola

In Mineola, about 52% of adults are married.

Approximately 14% of Mineola is non-white. No single racial group represents Mineola, a village where diversity is valued.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mineola had a median family income of $71,042. This village has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Mineola gave more campaign money ($6,800) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Mineola Housing

Owners occupy 63% of the housing units in Mineola. On average, the construction date of housing in the village is earlier than you'll find in most places. If the number of studio apartments and one-bedroom apartments is any indication, then Mineola is a popular and practical place to live on one's own.

Commuting

In Mineola, 76% of commuters drive to work. If you visit or move to the village, try the public transportation system.

High Points

Mineola strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyMineola Public Transportation Use
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Mineola Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Mineola Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Mineola Median Family Income
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Mineola Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Mineola, NY

Comparing Mineola to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women109
Well-Paid Single Men109
Racial Diversity99
Age of the Population75
Senior Citizens76
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Children Under 5 Years Old45

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size66
Portion of People Married66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
People Above Poverty88
People in Middle Class or Better88
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Walking and Biking to Work78
Working at Home65
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing54
Housing Recently Built25
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Affordability of Rents13

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