Mechanicsburg, PA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
8,977
Unemployment
2.1%
Poverty
7.7%
Median Home
$178,200
Median Income
$54,980
Median Rent
$924
Mechanicsburg SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
6
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
8
Mechanicsburg, PA Crime Report
157
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,745.6
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-25.59%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mechanicsburg / 100k People |
Pennsylvania / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 157 | 1,745.6 | 2,033.6 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 13 | 144.5 | 389.5 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 7.9 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 1 | 11.1 | 83.9 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 7 | 77.8 | 264.6 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 144 | 1,601.1 | 1,644.1 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 10 | 111.2 | 248.6 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 131 | 1,456.5 | 1,274.5 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 3 | 33.4 | 121.0 | 246.0 |
Mechanicsburg, PA Cost Of Living
98
Mechanicsburg's Overall Cost Of Living
Mechanicsburg's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Mechanicsburg | Pennsylvania | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 102 | 100 | |
| Services | 104 | 100 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 108 | 100 | |
| Health | 95 | 94 | 100 | |
| Housing | 90 | 92 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 112 | 113 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 109 | 112 | 100 | |
Mechanicsburg, PA Photos
Rankings for Mechanicsburg in Pennsylvania
Map Of Mechanicsburg, PA
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Population over time in Mechanicsburg
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 8,977 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 8,987 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 9,016 | 0.3% |
| 2017 | 8,989 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 8,984 | 0.1% |
| 2015 | 8,971 | -0.1% |
| 2014 | 8,981 | 0.2% |
| 2013 | 8,966 | -0.3% |
| 2012 | 8,991 | 0.1% |
| 2011 | 8,981 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mechanicsburg
| Race | Mechanicsburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.8% | 75.7% | 60.1% |
| African American | 2.9% | 10.6% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 3.5% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.6% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 5.9% | 7.6% | 18.2% |
Gender in Mechanicsburg
| Gender | Mechanicsburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.4% | 51.0% | 50.8% |
| Male | 49.6% | 49.0% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mechanicsburg for adults over 25
| Education | Mechanicsburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 2.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 34.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 13.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 32.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
| Income | Mechanicsburg | PA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.5% | 5.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 0.8% | 4.0% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.5% | 8.8% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 13.4% | 9.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 18.6% | 12.1% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.5% | 17.6% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.5% | 13.2% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 17.6% | 15.7% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.9% | 6.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.8% | 7.1% | 8.3% |
