Mechanicsville, VA
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Mechanicsville, Virginia Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
37,141
Unemployment
2.1%
Poverty
5.2%
Median Home
$243,400
Median Income
$77,291
Median Rent
$1,249
Mechanicsville SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8.5/10
Housing
8.5
Affordability
7
Diversity
7
Safety
N/A
Amenities
8.5
Education
8.5
Commute
7
Mechanicsville, VA Cost Of Living
107
Mechanicsville's Overall Cost Of Living
Mechanicsville's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Mechanicsville | Virginia | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 107 | 106 | 100 | |
| Services | 105 | 99 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 95 | 98 | 100 | |
| Health | 106 | 98 | 100 | |
| Housing | 124 | 131 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 93 | 93 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 102 | 96 | 100 | |
Rankings for Mechanicsville in Virginia
Map Of Mechanicsville, VA
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Population over time in Mechanicsville
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 37,141 | -1.0% |
| 2019 | 37,501 | -0.5% |
| 2018 | 37,674 | 1.3% |
| 2017 | 37,201 | -0.0% |
| 2016 | 37,210 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 36,991 | 0.3% |
| 2014 | 36,897 | 0.8% |
| 2013 | 36,621 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 36,542 | 2.6% |
| 2011 | 35,628 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mechanicsville
| Race | Mechanicsville | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 83.7% | 61.2% | 60.1% |
| African American | 8.7% | 18.7% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.8% | 6.6% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 3.2% | 3.4% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 2.0% | 9.5% | 18.2% |
Gender in Mechanicsville
| Gender | Mechanicsville | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.8% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.2% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mechanicsville for adults over 25
| Education | Mechanicsville | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 24.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 19.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 13.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Mechanicsville, Virginia
| Income | Mechanicsville | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 4.8% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.1% | 3.3% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.2% | 7.0% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.2% | 7.1% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.8% | 10.8% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.5% | 16.3% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.0% | 12.9% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 23.2% | 17.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.9% | 9.0% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 5.2% | 11.6% | 8.3% |
