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Mechanicsville

Iowa · 1,146 residents · 0.824 sq mi
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Mechanicsville is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,365. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $97,700. With a median age of 43.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,146
−2%since 2000
from 1,173 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,391 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,424 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.1
+12%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8749691K1K1K1990201020202024Mechanicsville
2024964
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,365
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,053 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,782
+51%since 2000
from $16,429 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.323
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
55.2%
−23.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
5.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
13.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−17%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(1,139)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(45)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,106)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(19)
Asian0.3%(4)
Other0.4%(4)
Diversity Score6.5%(74)
Diversity Score
6
+69%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
23.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.7%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
16.0%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mechanicsville, Iowa?

Mechanicsville, Iowa has about 1,146 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mechanicsville, Iowa?

The typical household in Mechanicsville, Iowa earns about $58,365 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mechanicsville, Iowa expensive?

In Mechanicsville, Iowa, the median home is worth about $97,700, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Mechanicsville, Iowa?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Mechanicsville, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mechanicsville, Iowa?

About 8.8% of people in Mechanicsville, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mechanicsville, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, Mechanicsville, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 132 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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