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Mechanicsville

Georgia · Atlanta · 6,710 residents · 1.239 sq mi
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Mechanicsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,031. Population has held roughly steady since 2024. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $410,828. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 64% less than the Atlanta median. These figures are approximated by combining the 2 census tracts that make up Mechanicsville; the Census Bureau does not tabulate data for neighborhoods directly.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
16% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,710
Population density
5,416 / sq mi
US average: 281
Median age
30.0
US average: 38.9
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,031
US average: $82,259
Per capita income
$19,391
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
43.1%
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.532
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical18.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information11.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$410,828
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$755
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
16.2%
83.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.6%
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
49.4%
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
68.9%
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
13.2
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2024
White, non-Hispanic9.6%(642)
Black81.9%(5,495)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(272)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other4.1%(276)
Diversity Score39.6%(2,658)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.6%(642)
Black81.9%(5,495)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(272)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other4.1%(276)
Diversity Score39.6%(2,658)
Diversity Score
40
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.0%
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.1%
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.8%
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
16.8%
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
2.3%
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
30.0%
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.9%
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.8%
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.1%
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
Female
55.5%
Foreign born
5.2%
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.3%
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.7%
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.1%
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.9%
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.3%
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mechanicsville, Atlanta, Georgia?

Mechanicsville, Atlanta, Georgia has about 6,710 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mechanicsville, Atlanta, Georgia?

The typical household in Mechanicsville, Atlanta, Georgia earns about $31,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mechanicsville, Atlanta, Georgia expensive?

In Mechanicsville, Atlanta, Georgia, the median home is worth about $410,828, and the typical rent is about $755 a month.

How educated are people in Mechanicsville, Atlanta, Georgia?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mechanicsville, Atlanta, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mechanicsville, Atlanta, Georgia?

About 43.1% of people in Mechanicsville, Atlanta, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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

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