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Mineola, TX
City in Wood County, Texas.
Population
5,068
Land area
10.3sq mi
People per sq mi
492
ZIP codes
0
Mineola and its ZIP codes
Mineola at a glance
- Mineola is about 4.3 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $53,000, 32% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $215,700 (24% below Texas) and median rent is $931 a month.
Local data for Mineola, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Mineola, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$53,000
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$215,700
Median rent
$931/mo
Homeownership
56.3%
Bachelor's or higher
29.0%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,038), Irish Americans (374), Salvadoran Americans (289).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Wood County. PPP loans are for Mineola.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,025
10,735 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,117
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$446M
FY 2026, $9,956 per person
How people get to work
Mineola, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.5%
- Carpooled15.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home18.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Mineola, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
571
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
63
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 33°F
46.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Mineola, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.5%
U.S. 33.3% +1.2 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
12.9%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
14.7%
U.S. 11.1% +3.6 pts
Cities near Mineola
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| QuitmanCity | 10 mi | 1.9 |
| HideawayCity | 11 mi | 2.1 |
| LindaleCity | 11 mi | 6.2 |
| VanCity | 13 mi | 3 |
| AlbaTown | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Grand SalineCity | 13 mi | 2.1 |
| Holly Lake RanchCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 8.7 |
| HawkinsCity | 17 mi | 2.2 |
| Ben WheelerCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3 |
| FruitvaleCity | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| YantisTown | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| EdomCity | 20 mi | 2.5 |
| WinonaTown | 21 mi | 1.5 |
| Big SandyTown | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| EmoryCity | 23 mi | 2 |
| Callender LakeCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 4.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Mineola, TX in?
- Mineola is in Wood County, Texas.
- What is the population of Mineola, TX?
- About 5,068 people live in Mineola, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Mineola?
- Nearby places include Quitman (10 mi), Hideaway (11 mi), Lindale (11 mi), Van (13 mi), Alba (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023