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Mechanicsville

Connecticut · 721 residents · 0.835 sq mi
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Mechanicsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,349. Population has fallen 20% since 2023, a loss of 185 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $242,900. With a median age of 47.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 54% less than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

721
−20%since 2023
from 906 in 2023
2020 – 2024
863 / sq mi
−20%since 2023
from 1,085 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
47.9
+4%since 2023
from 45.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
50361372383394320202024Mechanicsville
2024721
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,349
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $58,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$35,119
+8%since 2023
from $32,664 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
12.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.355
+22%since 2023
from 0.290 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information43.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services8.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$242,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $209,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
$1,097
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,090 in 2023
US average: $1,442
34.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.2% in 2023
66.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
−20.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
60.5%
+17.8 ptssince 2023
from 42.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
5.5
+53%since 2023
from 3.6 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(853)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(53)
Diversity Score13.8%(125)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(666)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.6%(55)
Diversity Score17.6%(127)
18
+28%since 2023
from 14 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 19.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
15.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.9 min
−13%since 2023
from 24.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
74.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2023
from 88.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
10.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
15.4%
+7.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
5.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
68.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 73.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
17.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
35.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.8% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

41.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 36.8% in 2023
58.5%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 63.2% in 2023
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
10.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
30.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
77.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 83.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 93.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Mechanicsville, Connecticut?

Mechanicsville, Connecticut has about 721 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mechanicsville, Connecticut?

The typical household in Mechanicsville, Connecticut earns about $44,349 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mechanicsville, Connecticut expensive?

In Mechanicsville, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $242,900, and the typical rent is about $1,097 a month.

How educated are people in Mechanicsville, Connecticut?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mechanicsville, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mechanicsville, Connecticut?

About 12.5% of people in Mechanicsville, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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