Population 21,912 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mechanicsville
Household size in Mechanicsville
| Period | Mechanicsville | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.03 | 2.68 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.10 | 2.73 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.92 | 2.74 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.94 | 2.68 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.09 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Mechanicsville is a place of big households: 2.94 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 3.03, as it has nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Mechanicsville
| Period | Mechanicsville | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5 | 38.5 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 39.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.7 | 40.2 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.9 | 40.6 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.4 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Mechanicsville are younger than 38.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in Maryland as a whole, where the median age is 40.6. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.5, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Mechanicsville
| Period | Mechanicsville | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 12.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 12.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.1% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 11.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −6.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Mechanicsville than nationally: 8.9%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 6.4 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Mechanicsville
Renters in Mechanicsville
| Period | Mechanicsville | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 31.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 32.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 33.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Mechanicsville is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 9.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About three in ten owners (30.6%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Mechanicsville
| Period | Mechanicsville | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 8.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 5.2% | 7.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −1.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in Mechanicsville: just 5.2% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Mechanicsville
| Period | Mechanicsville | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1985 | 1975 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1976 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1987 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Mechanicsville are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1987, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the center, while the northeast has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Mechanicsville
| Period | Mechanicsville | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,166 | $1,249 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,385 | $1,363 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,463 | $1,576 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,441 | $1,869 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$276 | +$620 | +$606 |
The median renter in Mechanicsville pays $1,441 a month for rent and utilities, below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $276 a month from 2006–10, a 24% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 26.4% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the south and lowest in the northeast.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Mechanicsville
Bachelor's degrees in Mechanicsville
| Period | Mechanicsville | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.9% | 36.3% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 37.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.6% | 40.5% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.6% | 43.4% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.7 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Mechanicsville than nationally: 27.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 12.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Mechanicsville has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Maryland cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Mechanicsville
| Period | Mechanicsville | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.6% | 88.0% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.7% | 89.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.1% | 90.2% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 92.7% | 90.9% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +2.9 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Mechanicsville is above the national rate: 92.7% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.1 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Mechanicsville
| Period | Mechanicsville | Maryland | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.3% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.3% | 8.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.6% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.9% | 5.0% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.5 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Mechanicsville has been low: just 2.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.4 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Mechanicsville compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mechanicsville | 2.94 | 38.9 | 8.9% | 9.5% | 5.2% | 1987 | $1,441 | 27.6% | 92.7% | 2.9% |
| Golden Beach | 2.49 | 38.2 | 13.7% | 25.8% | 5.9% | 1984 | $1,236 | 33.4% | 93.8% | 5.1% |
| Charlotte Hall | 3.06 | 40.9 | 8.0% | 12.0% | 1.2% | 1986 | $1,263 | 26.1% | 87.6% | 2.7% |
| Ryceville | 3.54 | 34.4 | 3.0% | 8.0% | 2.5% | 1991 | $1,212 | 23.7% | 75.2% | 2.6% |
| Loveville | 2.91 | 38.7 | 11.2% | 25.9% | 9.4% | 1997 | $2,414 | 41.0% | 95.5% | 1.7% |
| Clements | 2.71 | 44.1 | 6.8% | 12.7% | 7.0% | 1988 | $1,660 | 17.9% | 91.3% | 3.2% |
| Benedict | 3.07 | 41.4 | 17.5% | 4.0% | 5.2% | 1997 | $2,054 | 42.8% | 98.7% | 3.0% |
| Chaptico | 2.29 | 49.6 | 18.0% | 6.8% | 7.7% | 1990 | $1,639 | 26.0% | 94.9% | 10.6% |
| Hughesville | 3.02 | 45.5 | 6.9% | 6.2% | 4.2% | 1991 | $1,920 | 29.9% | 92.7% | 1.3% |
| Wicomico | 3.40 | 36.2 | 4.9% | 6.2% | 0.5% | 1993 | $1,202 | 26.4% | 82.1% | 2.0% |
| Newport | 3.12 | 39.9 | 8.6% | 3.4% | 0.5% | 1996 | $1,182 | 31.9% | 96.0% | 0.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Mechanicsville. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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