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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mechanicville

New York · 5,019 residents · 0.839 sq mi
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Mechanicville has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,509. Population has declined 4% since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $88,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,019
−4%since 1990
from 5,249 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5,982 / sq mi
−4%since 1990
from 6,256 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.4
+5%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Mechanicville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,509
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,158 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,236
+41%since 1990
from $12,201 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.0%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$88,700
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $84,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$527
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $377 in 1990
US average: $602
42.0%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 41.3% in 1990
58.0% rent
2.6
−26%since 1990
from 3.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(5,231)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(155)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(4,881)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(60)
Asian0.7%(33)
Diversity Score5.5%(275)
5
+86%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.2%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 7.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.0%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 71.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.0%
+2.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
−23%since 1990
from 21.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mechanicville, New York?

Mechanicville, New York has about 5,019 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mechanicville, New York?

The typical household in Mechanicville, New York earns about $34,509 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mechanicville, New York expensive?

In Mechanicville, New York, the median home is worth about $88,700, and the typical rent is about $527 a month.

How educated are people in Mechanicville, New York?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mechanicville, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mechanicville, New York?

About 8.0% of people in Mechanicville, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mechanicville, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Mechanicville, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 230 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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