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Mechanicville

New York · 5,196 residents · 0.839 sq mi
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Mechanicville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,739. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $149,100. Households here earn about 32% less than the New York median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,196
+4%since 2000
from 5,019 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,193 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 5,982 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
−5%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Mechanicville
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,739
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,509 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,178
+23%since 2000
from $17,236 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$149,100
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $88,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $527 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.8%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 42.0% in 2000
62.8% rent
Vacancy rate
3.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
35.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.0
+54%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(4,881)
Black0.4%(18)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(60)
Asian0.7%(33)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.5%(275)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(4,865)
Black0.8%(42)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(130)
Asian1%(50)
Other1.7%(86)
Diversity Score14.3%(744)
Diversity Score
14
+162%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+27%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
15.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.1%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.5%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mechanicville, New York?

Mechanicville, New York has about 5,196 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mechanicville, New York earns about $37,739 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 $149,100, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in Mechanicville, New York?

About 12.5% 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 15.1% 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 53 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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