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Mineola, TX


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Mineola, Texas

Mineola, Texas, in Wood county, is 24 miles NW of Tyler, Texas (center to center) and 76 miles E of Dallas, Texas. The city has a population of 4,550.

The People and Families of Mineola

In Mineola, about 54% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Mineola if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mineola had a median family income of $37,528. In Mineola, try going next door to borrow a cup of sugar or an inkjet printer cartridge -- home offices are quite common in Mineola.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Mineola gave more campaign money ($11,975) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Mineola Housing

Owners occupy 65% of the housing units in Mineola.

Commuting

In Mineola, 94% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

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Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyMineola Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Mineola, TX

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Senior Citizens910
Female Share of the Population89
Age of the Population79
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Well-Paid Single Women56
Well-Paid Single Men46
Male Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size63
Portion of People Married53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults66
Median Family Income45
People in Middle Class or Better35
People Above Poverty34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times66
Walking and Biking to Work44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built53
Affordability of Property Taxes55
Affordability of Rents55

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime79
Low Violent Crime57

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