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Mechanicsburg

Illinois · 661 residents (2025 est.) · 1.036 sq mi
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Mechanicsburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,125. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $188,800. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 86%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
728
+60%since 2000
from 456 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
703 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.5
+24%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:661 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4195306427548651990201020202024Mechanicsburg
2024728
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,125
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,477
+139%since 2000
from $16,906 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.9%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
+12%since 2010
from 0.364 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$188,800
+86%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$958
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
90.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
9.6% rent
Vacancy rate
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.6%
+46.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+32%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
87
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(443)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(666)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(54)
Diversity Score19.7%(143)
Diversity Score
20
+349%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
+28.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.8%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−12.0 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
26.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.4%
−38.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2012
from 18.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.5%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2017
from 80.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mechanicsburg, Illinois?

Mechanicsburg, Illinois has about 728 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mechanicsburg, Illinois?

The typical household in Mechanicsburg, Illinois earns about $93,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mechanicsburg, Illinois expensive?

In Mechanicsburg, Illinois, the median home is worth about $188,800, and the typical rent is about $958 a month.

How educated are people in Mechanicsburg, Illinois?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mechanicsburg, Illinois hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mechanicsburg, Illinois?

About 8.7% of people in Mechanicsburg, Illinois live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mechanicsburg, Illinois grown since 1990?

Yes, Mechanicsburg, Illinois has grown since 1990. The population has added about 173 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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