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Mechanicsville

Maryland · 1,508 residents · 5.19 sq mi
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Mechanicsville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $83,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $337,600.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
1,508
−1%vs 2011
vs 1,522 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
291 / sq mi
−1%vs 2011
vs 293 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+15%vs 2011
vs 33.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$83,125
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $86,538 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,774
+6%vs 2011
vs $32,871 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
54.3%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.5% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.368
+11%vs 2011
vs 0.331 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$337,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $319,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$860
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $967 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
63.3%
−23.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 86.9% in 2011
19.6% rent
Vacancy rate
4.7%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 4.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.2%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.1
+10%vs 2011
vs 3.7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(1,443)
Black4.7%(71)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.4%(188)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(1,319)
Black6.8%(103)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(41)
Asian0.9%(13)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.5%(369)
Diversity Score
24
+98%vs 2011
vs 12 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.7%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.3% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.4% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.2 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 38.4 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+11.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
2.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.1% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.8% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.6%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
7.8%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
+13.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.4% in 2011
Female
50.7%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.6% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.7%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mechanicsville, Maryland?

Mechanicsville, Maryland has about 1,508 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mechanicsville, Maryland?

The typical household in Mechanicsville, Maryland earns about $83,125 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 $337,600, and the typical rent is about $860 a month.

How educated are people in Mechanicsville, Maryland?

About 13.2% 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 10.4% of people in Mechanicsville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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