City · Florida
Minneola, Florida
Minneola, city, in Lake County, Florida. Minneola had 21,064 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 52.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 13,843 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 16,598 (±24). GEOID 1245900.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
21,064
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,843 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,598 ±24
Median household income
$110,902
±$7,087 (90% margin)
Florida: $74,568
Median home value
$420,800
±$18,835 (90% margin)
Florida: $359,000
Median gross rent
$2,073
±$254 (90% margin)
Florida: $1,669
Where is Minneola and what county is it in?
Minneola is a city in Lake County, Florida. It covers 11.1 square miles of land, 1,243 residents per square mile in 2020.
Minneola is in the Orlando-Kissimmee-Sanford, FL metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 4 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Minneola, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 21,064 people lived in Minneola on July 1, 2025, up 52.1% since 2020, faster than Florida (+8.9%). The 2020 Census counted 13,843 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 16,598 (±24).
| Measure | Minneola | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,598 ±24 | 412,924 | +5,039 |
| Households | 5,371 ±457 | 164,497 | +1,936 |
| Average household size | 3.09 ±0.26 | 2.48 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,796 ±519 | 187,580 | +2,194 |
Minneola's population since 2000
From 5,435 in 2000 to 21,064 in 2025: up 287.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Minneola as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Minneola?
The median resident of Minneola is 36.4 years old; 26.7% are under 18 and 10.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 31.1%. 18.0% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Minneola | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.4 ±1.4 | 46.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.7% ±4.5 pts | 19.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.2% ±3.3 pts | 26.6% | – |
| Male | 47.1% ±3.1 pts | 48.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 31.1% ±8.9 pts | 18.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.6% ±9.4 pts | 63.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.2% ±4.0 pts | 10.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±1.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.3% ±3.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±2.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 18.0% ±4.9 pts | 10.7% | +6.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 27.2% ±7.9 pts | 16.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1% ±2.7 pts | 9.8% | – |
| With a disability | 6.4% ±2.3 pts | 15.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.8% ±4.6 pts | 9.6% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 89.9% ±4.6 pts | 91.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.1% ±5.6 pts | 27.8% | +10.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 10.8% ±4.6 pts | 9.8% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 91.8% ±4.1 pts | 88.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3% ±2.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Minneola earn?
Half of Minneola's 5,371 households earn less than $110,902 a year (±$7,087), against $73,161 in Lake County and $74,568 in Florida. In 2015-2019 the median was $75,748 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $35,154 after inflation. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Minneola | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $110,902 ±$7,087 | $73,161 | +$35,154 |
| Mean household income | $109,929 ±$8,812 | $94,160 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,082 ±$3,096 | $38,577 | +$7,119 |
| People below the poverty line | 4.7% ±2.7 pts | 8.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 4.5% ±4.2 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.3% ±3.6 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.9% ±2.7 pts | 96.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 95.8% ±4.2 pts | 92.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Minneola?
Owners occupy 81.9% of Minneola's occupied homes and renters 18.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $420,800 by its owner (±$18,835). The median renter pays $2,073 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Minneola | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $420,800 ±$18,835 | $318,400 | +$151,032 |
| Median gross rent | $2,073 ±$254 | $1,586 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.2% ±24.8 pts | 48.8% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,956 ±$130 | $1,814 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.9% ±6.3 pts | 77.6% | +23.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 18.1% ±6.3 pts | 22.4% | – |
| Housing units | 5,796 ±519 | 187,580 | +2,194 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.2% ±10.4 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 90.6% ±4.5 pts | 67.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 14.5% ±4.8 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 27.2% ±8.7 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.1% ±0.4 pts | 1.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.3% ±2.2 pts | 4.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Minneola building?
Builders took permits for 1,155 new housing units in Minneola in 2025 (531 in single-family houses), 54.8 per 1,000 residents against 7.6 across Florida.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Minneola work and get to work?
75.3% of Minneola's workers drive alone and 16.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.1 minutes.
| Measure | Minneola | Lake County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.2% ±5.0 pts | 53.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0% ±2.2 pts | 5.0% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.3% ±7.0 pts | 72.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7% ±4.6 pts | 8.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.2% ±6.6 pts | 15.7% | +9.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.1 min ±2.7 | 30.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Minneola?
1 census tract lies mostly in Minneola, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 313.09Lake County | 15,729 | $110,524 |
| Tract 313.19Lake County | 5,766 | $87,000 |
| Tract 313.01Lake County | 8,075 | $87,415 |
| Tract 313.20Lake County | 6,989 | $88,105 |
| Tract 312.08Lake County | 4,076 | $97,273 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Minneola) · Census block assignment files
How does Minneola compare with other places in Florida?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Minneola is the 1,852nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 118th-most populous of 411 in Florida.
Minneola ranks 87th of 754 places in Florida with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 118th | 411 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 7th | 328 |
| Residents per square mile | 514th | 770 |
| Median household income | 87th | 754 |
| Per capita income | 427th | 763 |
| Median home value | 222nd | 749 |
| Median gross rent | 124th | 710 |
| Poverty rate | 597th | 634 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 302nd | 733 |
| Median age | 635th | 762 |
| Owner-occupied share | 225th | 760 |
| Work from home | 283rd | 596 |
| Travel time to work | 403rd | 764 |
Minneola's figures with every place in Florida (CSV)
Every place in Florida, sortable · Compare Minneola with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Minneola?
17 of the 57 figures for Minneola on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Minneola are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Minneola.