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Mechanicsburg

Illinois · 662 residents · 1.036 sq mi
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Mechanicsburg is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,972. Population has grown 45% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,900. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
662
+45%since 2000
from 456 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
639 / sq mi
+45%since 2000
from 440 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.9
+13%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4195306427548651990201020202024Mechanicsburg
2024728
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,972
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,137
+108%since 2000
from $16,906 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.2%
+27.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services11.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing7.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,900
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$675
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $525 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
11.5% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+22%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(612)
Black0.9%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2%(13)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other6.9%(45)
Diversity Score22.4%(148)
Diversity Score
22
+411%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+23.7 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+49%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 14.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.9%
−78.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mechanicsburg, Illinois?

Mechanicsburg, Illinois has about 662 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mechanicsburg, Illinois?

The typical household in Mechanicsburg, Illinois earns about $80,972 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 $150,900, and the typical rent is about $675 a month.

How educated are people in Mechanicsburg, Illinois?

About 17.6% 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 4.4% 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 107 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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