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Mechanicsville

Pennsylvania · 461 residents · 0.326 sq mi
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Mechanicsville has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,750. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $88,900. With a median age of 46.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
461
−10%since 2000
from 515 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,414 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,580 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.1
+10%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3814234655075491990201020202024Mechanicsville
2024448
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,750
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,575
+79%since 2000
from $16,511 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.6%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade27%
US avg: 10%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$986
+64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $400 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
12.2% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−25%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(502)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(423)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(24)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.2%(1)
Diversity Score14.7%(68)
Diversity Score
15
+404%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.8 min
+92%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.6%
−78.0 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania?

Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania has about 461 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania earns about $63,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $88,900, and the typical rent is about $986 a month.

How educated are people in Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania?

About 17.0% of people in Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania grown since 1990?

Yes, Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 74 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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