Mechanicsville, VA Demographics
What is the population of Mechanicsville?
There are 38,437 residents in Mechanicsville, with a median age of 41. Of this, 48.23% are males and 51.77% are females. US-born citizens make up 95.42% of the resident pool in Mechanicsville, while non-US-born citizens account for 2.36%. Additionally, 2.22% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 35,156 people in Mechanicsville currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 38,437 | 0.3% |
| Male Population | 18,540 | 0.4% |
| Female Population | 19,897 | 0.2% |
Male Population 48.23%
Female Population 51.77%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 41 | -1.7% |
| Citizen U.S. Born | 36,675 | 1.0% |
| Citizen not U.S. Born | 909 | -18.9% |
| Not Citizen | 853 | -4.8% |
Citizen U.S. Born 95.42%
Citizen not U.S. Born 2.36%
Not Citizen 2.22%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 21 | N/A |
| Moved from Same County | 1,179 | -18.9% |
| Moved from Same State | 1,449 | -11.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 211 | 19.9% |
| Same House as Last Year | 35,156 | 1.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.06%
Moved from Same County 3.1%
Moved from Same State 3.81%
Moved from Different State 0.56%
Same House as Last Year 92.48%
What are the employment statistics in Mechanicsville?
White-collar workers make up 81.18% of the working population in Mechanicsville, while blue-collar employees account for 18.82%. There are also 2,854 entrepreneurs in Mechanicsville (7.03% of the workforce); 27,096 workers employed in private companies (66.71%); and 7,388 people working in governmental institutions (18.19%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 32,974 | 99.5% |
| Blue Collar | 7,646 | 103.2% |
White Collar 81.18%
Blue Collar 18.82%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 2,854 | 97.8% |
| Private Companies | 27,096 | 96.9% |
| Governmental Workers | 7,388 | 112.7% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 3,282 | 103.3% |
Self Employees 7.03%
Private Companies 66.71%
Governmental Workers 18.19%
Not for Profit Companies 8.08%
How many households are there in Mechanicsville?
There are a total of 15,137 households in Mechanicsville, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 66.27% of these Mechanicsville households, while non-family units account for the remaining 33.73%. Additionally, 29.89% of households have children and 70.11% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 15,137 | 0.6% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -20.9% |
| Family Households | 10,031 | -0.0% |
| Non-Family Households | 5,106 | 2.0% |
Family Households 66.27%
Non-Family Households 33.73%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 4,524 | -1.0% |
| Households without Children | 10,613 | 1.3% |
Households with Children 29.89%
Households without Children 70.11%
What are the median and average incomes in Mechanicsville?
The average annual household income in Mechanicsville is $108,694, while the median household income sits at $97,569 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $109,351, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $117,975. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $65,128 and $60,000, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $108,694 | 4.2% |
| Median Household Income | $97,569 | 6.8% |
| People below Poverty Level | 1,965 | 0.4% |
| People above Poverty Level | 35,719 | -0.0% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Mechanicsville?
There are 15,846 housing units in Mechanicsville, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1990. Of the 15,137 occupied housing units in Mechanicsville, 77.49% are owner-occupied, while 22.51% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 72.42% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $331,100. In general, housing costs reach $1,558 per month in Mechanicsville.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 15,846 | 0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1990 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 174 | -15.5% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 438 | -2.7% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 576 | -16.9% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 1,615 | 5.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 2,109 | -4.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 3,080 | 9.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 3,410 | -2.7% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 2,735 | -3.0% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 1,608 | 11.6% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 101 | 188.6% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 15,137 | 0.6% |
| Owner Occupied | 11,730 | 0.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 3,407 | 2.2% |
Owner Occupied 77.49%
Renter Occupied 22.51%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 8,495 | -0.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 3,235 | 1.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $331,100 | 10.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $303,500 | 3.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,558 | 5.6% |
With Mortgage 72.42%
Without Mortgage 27.58%
What is the level of education in Mechanicsville?
Approximately 32.78% of the population in Mechanicsville holds a high school degree (that's 9,769 residents), while 20.64% have attained a college certificate (6,150 locals) and 22.27% have a bachelor's degree (6,637 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 419 | 0.5% |
| Some High School | 9,769 | 1.9% |
| Some College | 6,150 | -27.0% |
| Associate Degree | 2,946 | 4.2% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 6,637 | 1.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,882 | 7.3% |
No High School 1.41%
Some High School 32.78%
Some College 20.64%
Associate Degree 9.88%
Bachelor's Degree 22.27%
Graduate Degree 13.03%
What is the marital status of Mechanicsville residents?
A total of 8,574 people in Mechanicsville have never been married (which represents 27.14% of the total population), while 16,639 of them are wedded (52.68%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 556 (1.76%) and 4,167 (13.19%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 8,574 | 1.1% |
| Married | 16,639 | -0.0% |
| Separated | 556 | 3.7% |
| Widowed | 2,206 | -5.1% |
| Divorced | 4,167 | 5.7% |
Never Married 27.14%
Married 52.68%
Separated 1.76%
Widowed 6.98%
Divorced 13.19%
What are the most common means of transportation in Mechanicsville?
The top three means of transportation people in Mechanicsville use to get to work are: car, walking and railroad. A total of 16,827 residents commute by car, 79 prefer going to work by walking and 11 by railroad
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 16,827 | -0.4% |
| Railroad | 11 | 22.2% |
| Walk | 79 | -39.7% |
What is the median and average household income in Mechanicsville by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.