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Mechanicsville

Maryland · 1,673 residents · 5.19 sq mi
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Mechanicsville is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $99,041. Population has declined 5% since 2019. Median home value is $357,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,673
−5%since 2019
from 1,765 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
322 / sq mi
−5%since 2019
from 340 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+16%since 2019
from 37.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K201020202024Mechanicsville
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$99,041
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $132,000 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,079
−3%since 2019
from $47,392 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
67.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 72.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.4% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$357,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $355,200 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,130
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,054 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 75.3% in 2019
25.0% rent
Afford Score
3.6
+34%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(1,558)
Black7.5%(133)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(63)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(11)
Diversity Score26.7%(472)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85%(1,422)
Black5.9%(98)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(58)
Asian0.7%(12)
Other0.8%(13)
Diversity Score25.9%(434)
Diversity Score
26
−3%since 2019
from 27 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 32.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 84.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 12.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
39.1 min
−11%since 2019
from 43.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2019
from 82.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 81.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 44.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 47.4% in 2019
Female
50.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2019
from 52.6% in 2019
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 10.3% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mechanicsville, Maryland?

Mechanicsville, Maryland has about 1,673 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mechanicsville, Maryland?

The typical household in Mechanicsville, Maryland earns about $99,041 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 $357,300, and the typical rent is about $1,130 a month.

How educated are people in Mechanicsville, Maryland?

About 31.9% 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 1.1% of people in Mechanicsville, Maryland live below the federal poverty line.

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