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Mechanicsville

Maryland · 1,395 residents · 5.19 sq mi
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Mechanicsville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $120,966. Population has declined 8% since 2023. Median home value is $416,100. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,395
−8%since 2023
from 1,521 in 2023
2010 – 2024
269 / sq mi
−8%since 2023
from 293 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
39.9
−3%since 2023
from 41.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
1K2K2K2K2K201020202024Mechanicsville
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$120,966
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $115,556 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$68,795
+1%since 2023
from $68,051 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
77.9%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 70.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.2% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.442
−5%since 2023
from 0.464 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information4.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$416,100
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $425,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
$1,511
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,450 in 2023
US average: $1,442
75.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 74.9% in 2023
25.0% rent
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
13.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
13.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.4
−7%since 2023
from 3.7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(1,420)
Black2.6%(40)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(18)
Diversity Score15.8%(241)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,295)
Black2.9%(40)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(46)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(14)
Diversity Score17%(238)
17
+7%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
18.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

40.4 min
−5%since 2023
from 42.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
79.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 84.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
6.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
2.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
11.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
1.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
69.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 72.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
27.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
54.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 56.7% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

50.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
49.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
6.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 7.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
12.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 99.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% 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, Maryland?

Mechanicsville, Maryland has about 1,395 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mechanicsville, Maryland?

The typical household in Mechanicsville, Maryland earns about $120,966 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mechanicsville, Maryland expensive?

In Mechanicsville, Maryland, the median home is worth about $416,100, and the typical rent is about $1,511 a month.

How educated are people in Mechanicsville, Maryland?

About 37.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mechanicsville, Maryland hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mechanicsville, Maryland?

About 2.9% of people in Mechanicsville, Maryland 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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