Mineville, New York Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Mineville is a small community located in New York, within Essex County. The total population is 1,206. It ranks as the 795th most populous out of 1,289 Census-designated places in New York.

Age Demographics

The median age in Mineville is 50.7 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 39.8 years. Only 14.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Mineville is $68,786. This is 20% lower than the state median of $85,974. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 8.2%. This is 42% lower than the state poverty rate of 14.0%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Mineville, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $110,900. Housing costs are 74% lower than the state median of $423,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Mineville is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 97.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 80% higher than the state average of 54.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

Mineville has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (85.9% vs 52.8%). The Black or African American population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 13.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (4.4%) is well below the state average of 19.8%. The Asian population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 9.0%.

Education

13.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 66% lower than the state rate of 40.2%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Mineville, New York is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against New York state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,289 Census-designated places in New York. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.