Mechanicsville SnackAbility
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Cost of living in Mechanicsville summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Mechanicsville. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Virginia. Key points include:
The cost of living in Mechanicsville is 112 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Mechanicsville is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Mechanicsville is $440,548.
The median income in Mechanicsville is $98,595.
Mechanicsville's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Mechanicsville Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Mechanicsville | Virginia | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 112 | 100 |
| Services | 104 | 103 | 100 |
| Groceries | 99 | 104 | 100 |
| Health | 129 | 131 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 105 | 100 |
| Transportation | 108 | 105 | 100 |
| Utilities | 104 | 104 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Mechanicsville, VA Weather
The average high in Mechanicsville is 69.0° and the average low is 46.5°.
There are 75.0 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 43.9 inches of precipitation each year with 12.6 inches of snow.
| Stat | Mechanicsville |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 69.0 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.0 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 43.9 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 12.6 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Mechanicsville Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Mechanicsville
The current population in Mechanicsville is 38,683. The population has increased 8.6% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 38,683 | 0.6% |
| 2023 | 38,437 | 0.3% |
| 2022 | 38,328 | 1.5% |
| 2021 | 37,767 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 37,141 | -0.9% |
| 2019 | 37,496 | -0.0% |
| 2018 | 37,501 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 37,674 | 1.3% |
| 2016 | 37,201 | -0.0% |
| 2015 | 37,210 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 36,991 | 0.3% |
| 2013 | 36,897 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 36,621 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 36,542 | 2.6% |
| 2010 | 35,628 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mechanicsville
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Mechanicsville is:
82.3% White with 31,837 White residents.
8.2% African American with 3,176 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 10 American Indian residents.
1.5% Asian with 590 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 16 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 178 Other residents.
4.7% Two Or More with 1,812 Two Or More residents.
2.8% Hispanic with 1,064 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Mechanicsville | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.3% | 58.4% | 57.4% |
| African American | 8.2% | 18.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 6.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.7% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 2.8% | 11.0% | 19.3% |
Gender in Mechanicsville
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Mechanicsville is 51.2% female with 19,788 female residents.
Mechanicsville is 48.8% male with 18,894 male residents.
| Gender | Mechanicsville | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.8% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mechanicsville for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Mechanicsville completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Mechanicsville completed 9-12th grade.
28.0% of adults in Mechanicsville completed high school / ged.
21.0% of adults in Mechanicsville completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Mechanicsville completed associate's degree.
23.0% of adults in Mechanicsville completed bachelor's degree.
10.0% of adults in Mechanicsville completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Mechanicsville completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Mechanicsville completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Mechanicsville | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 2.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 24.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 21.0% | 18.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23.0% | 24.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 10.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Mechanicsville, Virginia
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2.9% of households in Mechanicsville earn Less than $10,000.
2.2% of households in Mechanicsville earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.8% of households in Mechanicsville earn $15,000 to $24,999.
5.3% of households in Mechanicsville earn $25,000 to $34,999.
6.2% of households in Mechanicsville earn $35,000 to $49,999.
15.2% of households in Mechanicsville earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.8% of households in Mechanicsville earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.2% of households in Mechanicsville earn $100,000 to $149,999.
13.7% of households in Mechanicsville earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.7% of households in Mechanicsville earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Mechanicsville | VA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 4.2% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 2.2% | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.8% | 5.2% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 5.3% | 5.7% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 6.2% | 8.8% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 15.2% | 14.3% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.8% | 12.1% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.2% | 18.1% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 13.7% | 11.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.7% | 17.7% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
