Mechanic Falls, ME Zip Code Map & Characteristics

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Mechanic Falls Overview

2,142
TOTAL POPULATION
1,008
MALE POPULATION
1,134
FEMALE POPULATION
88.89
MALES / 100 FEMALES
112.50
FEMALES / 100 MALES
38.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$23,467
PER CAPITA INCOME
$49,044
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$53,500
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
32.1%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
67.9¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.33
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,107
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
68.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Mechanic Falls Zip Codes

Mechanic Falls Area Codes

Mechanic Falls Summary

Mechanic Falls, Maine is a small town located in Androscoggin County, in the state of Maine. It is situated on the banks of the Little Androscoggin River, and is part of the Lewiston-Auburn metropolitan area. The town has a population of approximately 2,000 people, and is known for its small-town charm and rural atmosphere.

History

The area that is now Mechanic Falls was first settled in 1790 by a group of settlers from Massachusetts. The town was originally known as “Falls Plantation”, and was incorporated in 1802. The town was named after the falls on the Little Androscoggin River, which were used to power a sawmill and gristmill.
In the early 19th century, Mechanic Falls was a thriving industrial center, with several mills and factories located along the river. The town was also home to a number of shoe factories, which produced shoes for the Union Army during the Civil War.
In the late 19th century, Mechanic Falls began to decline as the mills and factories closed. The town’s population decreased, and the economy shifted to a more agricultural-based one.

Geography

Mechanic Falls is located in the western part of Androscoggin County, in the state of Maine. The town is situated on the banks of the Little Androscoggin River, and is part of the Lewiston-Auburn metropolitan area. The town is bordered by the towns of Poland, Minot, and Auburn.
The town has a total area of 8.2 square miles, of which 8.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water. The town is located in a hilly region, with elevations ranging from 200 to 500 feet above sea level.

Economy

The economy of Mechanic Falls is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including potatoes, corn, and hay. The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and a few manufacturing companies.
The town is also a popular tourist destination, with several attractions, including the Mechanic Falls Historical Society Museum, the Mechanic Falls Riverwalk, and the Mechanic Falls Covered Bridge.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Mechanic Falls was 2,006. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 0.2% from other races, and 1.2% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.9% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $41,250, and the median income for a family was $50,000. The per capita income for the town was $20,945. About 11.2% of families and 14.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 18.2% of those under age 18 and 8.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Mechanic Falls?
Total Population of Mechanic Falls is 2,142.
What is the Total Male Population of Mechanic Falls?
Total Male Population of Mechanic Falls is 1,008.
What is the Total Female Population of Mechanic Falls?
Total Female Population of Mechanic Falls is 1,134.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Mechanic Falls?
There are 88.89 Males per 100 Females in Mechanic Falls.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Mechanic Falls?
There are 112.50 Females per 100 Males in Mechanic Falls.
What is the Median Population Age in Mechanic Falls?
Median Population Age in Mechanic Falls is 38.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Mechanic Falls
Average Family Size in Mechanic Falls is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Mechanic Falls
Average Household Size in Mechanic Falls is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Mechanic Falls?
Per Capita income in Mechanic Falls is $23,467.
What is the Median Family Income in Mechanic Falls?
Median Family Income in Mechanic Falls is $49,044.
What is the Median Household income in Mechanic Falls?
Median Household Income in Mechanic Falls is $53,500.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Mechanic Falls?
Income or Wage Gap in Mechanic Falls is 32.1%.
Women in Mechanic Falls earn 67.9 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Mechanic Falls?
Inequality or Gini Index in Mechanic Falls is 0.33.
How Large is the Labor Force in Mechanic Falls?
There are 1,107 People in the Labor Forcein in Mechanic Falls.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Mechanic Falls?
68.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Mechanic Falls.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Mechanic Falls?
Unemployment Rate in Mechanic Falls is 5.1%.

Race in Mechanic Falls

The most populous races in Mechanic Falls are White / Caucasian (1,993 | 93.0%), Two or more Races (94 | 4.4%), and Black / African American (40 | 1.9%).
Race in Mechanic Falls
Race# Population% Population
Asian150.7%
Black / African American401.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino00.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,99393.0%
Two or more Races944.4%
Some other Race00.0%
Total2,142100.0%

Ancestry in Mechanic Falls

The most populous ancestries reported in Mechanic Falls are English (718 | 33.5%), French Canadian (317 | 14.8%), German (251 | 11.7%), American (237 | 11.1%), and Irish (195 | 9.1%), together accounting for 80.2% of all Mechanic Falls residents.
Ancestry in Mechanic Falls
Race# Population% Population
American23711.1%
British442.1%
Canadian110.5%
Czech120.6%
Danish150.7%
English71833.5%
European160.7%
Filipino200.9%
Finnish110.5%
French572.7%
French Canadian31714.8%
German25111.7%
Greek221.0%
Irish1959.1%
Italian371.7%
Polish432.0%
Romanian241.1%
Scottish1034.8%

Sex and Age in Mechanic Falls

Sex and Age in Mechanic Falls

The most populous age groups in Mechanic Falls are 10 to 14 Years (197 | 19.5%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (129 | 11.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Mechanic Falls
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15 (1.5%)21 (1.8%)
5 to 9 Years46 (4.6%)118 (10.4%)
10 to 14 Years197 (19.5%)79 (7.0%)
15 to 19 Years57 (5.7%)93 (8.2%)
20 to 24 Years43 (4.3%)64 (5.6%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)6 (0.5%)
30 to 34 Years68 (6.8%)93 (8.2%)
35 to 39 Years50 (5.0%)129 (11.4%)
40 to 44 Years158 (15.7%)124 (10.9%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)33 (2.9%)
50 to 54 Years93 (9.2%)102 (9.0%)
55 to 59 Years58 (5.8%)34 (3.0%)
60 to 64 Years52 (5.2%)56 (4.9%)
65 to 69 Years81 (8.0%)107 (9.4%)
70 to 74 Years38 (3.8%)27 (2.4%)
75 to 79 Years15 (1.5%)42 (3.7%)
80 to 84 Years27 (2.7%)6 (0.5%)
85 Years and over10 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,008 (100.0%)1,134 (100.0%)

Selected Sex and Age Groups in Mechanic Falls

Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 14 Years243 (24.1%)197 (17.4%)
15 to 17 Years33 (3.3%)66 (5.8%)
Under 18 Years291 (28.9%)284 (25.0%)
18 to 24 Years67 (6.7%)91 (8.0%)
15 to 44 Years376 (37.3%)509 (44.9%)
16 Years and over735 (72.9%)874 (77.1%)
18 Years and over717 (71.1%)850 (75.0%)
21 Years and over674 (66.9%)823 (72.6%)
60 Years and over223 (22.1%)238 (21.0%)
62 Years and over171 (17.0%)222 (19.6%)
65 Years and over171 (17.0%)182 (16.1%)
75 Years and over52 (5.2%)48 (4.2%)
Total1,008 (100.0%)1,134 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Mechanic Falls

Median Family Size in Mechanic Falls

The median family size in Mechanic Falls is 3.05 persons per family, with single male/father families (8 | 1.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.88 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (185 | 36.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.75 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Mechanic Falls
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple316 (62.1%)3.18
Single Male/Father8 (1.6%)4.88
Single Female/Mother185 (36.3%)2.75
Total Families509 (100.0%)3.05

Median Household Size in Mechanic Falls

The median household size in Mechanic Falls is 2.60 persons per household, with single male/father households (8 | 1.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.88 persons per household. non-family households (299 | 37.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.41 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Mechanic Falls
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple316 (39.1%)3.45
Single Male/Father8 (1.0%)4.88
Single Female/Mother185 (22.9%)2.97
Non-family299 (37.0%)1.41
Total Households808 (100.0%)2.60

Household Size by Marriage Status in Mechanic Falls

Out of a total of 808 households in Mechanic Falls, 509 (63.0%) are family households, while 299 (37.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 166, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 203.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Mechanic Falls
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-203 (25.1%)
2-Person Households166 (20.5%)96 (11.9%)
3-Person Households115 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households75 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households96 (11.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households57 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total509 (63.0%)299 (37.0%)

Female Fertility in Mechanic Falls

Fertility by Age in Mechanic Falls

Female Fertility by Age in Mechanic Falls
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mechanic Falls

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mechanic Falls
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Mechanic Falls

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Mechanic Falls
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mechanic Falls

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mechanic Falls
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Mechanic Falls

Income Overview in Mechanic Falls

Per Capita Income in Mechanic Falls is $23,467, while median incomes of families and households are $49,044 and $53,500 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,142$23,467
Median Family Income509$49,044
Mean Family Income509$68,713
Median Household Income808$53,500
Mean Household Income808$61,891
Income Deficit509$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,14232.08%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,14267.92¢per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,1420.33

Earnings by Sex in Mechanic Falls

Average Earnings in Mechanic Falls are $31,952, $22,309 for men and $32,844 for women, a difference of 32.1%.
Earnings by Sex in Mechanic Falls
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male605 (48.9%)$22,309
Female632 (51.1%)$32,844
Total1,237 (100.0%)$31,952

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mechanic Falls

The most common earnings brackets in Mechanic Falls are $2,500 to $4,999 for men (110 | 18.2%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (137 | 21.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mechanic Falls
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less26 (4.3%)27 (4.3%)
$2,500 to $4,999110 (18.2%)13 (2.1%)
$5,000 to $7,49916 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99924 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,99960 (9.9%)49 (7.7%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)10 (1.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)62 (9.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49972 (11.9%)6 (0.9%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99918 (3.0%)81 (12.8%)
$30,000 to $34,99973 (12.1%)137 (21.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99945 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99926 (4.3%)77 (12.2%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)53 (8.4%)
$50,000 to $54,99926 (4.3%)16 (2.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99951 (8.4%)51 (8.1%)
$65,000 to $74,99958 (9.6%)50 (7.9%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total605 (100.0%)632 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mechanic Falls

Average earnings in Mechanic Falls are $33,151 for men and $32,740 for women, a difference of 1.2%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $34,709, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $34,709. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $47,337, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $29,429.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mechanic Falls
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$34,709$29,429
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$33,151$32,740

Family Income in Mechanic Falls

Family Income Brackets in Mechanic Falls

According to the Mechanic Falls family income data, there are 177 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 34.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Mechanic Falls
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,999326.3%
$25,000 to $34,9995210.2%
$35,000 to $49,99917734.8%
$50,000 to $74,9996813.4%
$75,000 to $99,999458.8%
$100,000 to $149,9998917.5%
$150,000 to $199,999469.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mechanic Falls

2-person families (166 | 32.6%) account for the highest median family income in Mechanic Falls with $102,787 per family, while 2-person families (166 | 32.6%) have the highest median income of $51,394 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mechanic Falls
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families166 (32.6%)$102,787
3-Person Families115 (22.6%)$68,264
4-Person Families174 (34.2%)$39,286
5-Person Families54 (10.6%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total509 (100.0%)$49,044

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mechanic Falls

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mechanic Falls
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners43 (8.5%)$63,750
1 Earner110 (21.6%)$44,016
2 Earners298 (58.6%)$0
3+ Earners58 (11.4%)$83,750
Total509 (100.0%)$49,044

Household Income in Mechanic Falls

Household Income Brackets in Mechanic Falls

With 246 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Mechanic Falls, accounting for 30.4% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Mechanic Falls
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999313.8%
$15,000 to $24,99912615.6%
$25,000 to $34,999647.9%
$35,000 to $49,99912014.9%
$50,000 to $74,99924630.4%
$75,000 to $99,999779.5%
$100,000 to $149,9999812.1%
$150,000 to $199,999465.7%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Mechanic Falls

The median household income in Mechanic Falls is $53,500, with the highest median household income of $69,861 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 332 households (41.1%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Mechanic Falls
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years291 (36.0%)$51,075
45 to 64 Years332 (41.1%)$69,861
65+ Years185 (22.9%)$33,582
Total808 (100.0%)$53,500

Poverty in Mechanic Falls

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mechanic Falls

With 8.7% poverty level for males and 5.2% for females among the residents of Mechanic Falls, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 15 males (45.5%) and 21 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mechanic Falls
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
5 Years15 (45.5%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)19 (24.4%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years24 (35.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)18 (18.2%)
35 to 44 Years40 (19.2%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total79 (8.7%)58 (5.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mechanic Falls

According to the poverty statistics in Mechanic Falls, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mechanic Falls
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years18 (54.5%)59 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years47 (100.0%)59 (75.6%)
12 to 14 Years77 (100.0%)60 (100.0%)
15 Years15 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years18 (100.0%)24 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years43 (64.2%)91 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years68 (100.0%)81 (81.8%)
35 to 44 Years168 (80.8%)253 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years85 (100.0%)135 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years110 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years119 (100.0%)134 (100.0%)
75 Years and over42 (100.0%)31 (100.0%)
Total825 (91.3%)1,059 (94.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mechanic Falls

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Mechanic Falls show that 5.7% or 18 of the total 316 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 46.2%, comprising of 18 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mechanic Falls
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children189 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children88 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children21 (53.8%)18 (46.2%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total298 (94.3%)18 (5.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mechanic Falls

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mechanic Falls
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mechanic Falls

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mechanic Falls
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children18 (46.2%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Mechanic Falls

Employment by Class of Employer in Mechanic Falls

Among the 1,050 employed individuals in Mechanic Falls, private company employees (822 | 78.3%), self-employed (not incorporated) (94 | 8.9%), and not-for-profit organizations (67 | 6.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Mechanic Falls
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees82278.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)948.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations676.4%
Local Government Employees232.2%
State Government Employees333.1%
Federal Government Employees111.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,050100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Mechanic Falls

According to the labor force statistics for Mechanic Falls, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,609), 68.8% or 1,107 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.1% or 56 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 107 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.6% or 57 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Mechanic Falls
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years69 (74.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years75 (46.6%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years454 (98.5%)57 (12.6%)
45 to 54 Years203 (89.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years77 (83.7%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years92 (85.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years24 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,107 (68.8%)56 (5.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mechanic Falls

According to labor force statistics for Mechanic Falls, 85.9% of individuals (907) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,056) are in the labor force, with 6.3% or 57 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 96.4% or 397 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.4% or 57 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mechanic Falls
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma433 (91.2%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree397 (96.4%)59 (14.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher77 (45.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total907 (85.9%)67 (6.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Mechanic Falls

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mechanic Falls are Health Diagnosing & Treating (62 | 5.9%), Health Technologists (62 | 5.9%), Community & Social Service (46 | 4.4%), Business & Financial (39 | 3.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (31 | 2.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Mechanic Falls

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mechanic Falls, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Business & Financial (84.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Community & Social Service (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Mechanic Falls
OccupationMaleFemale
Management18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial33 (84.6%)6 (15.4%)
Computers, Engineering & Science11 (50.0%)11 (50.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Architecture & Engineering11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)62 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)62 (100.0%)
Total (Category)62 (33.2%)125 (66.8%)
Total (Overall)475 (45.2%)575 (54.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Mechanic Falls are Cleaning & Maintenance (118 | 11.2%), Personal Care & Service (88 | 8.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (42 | 4.0%), and Healthcare Support (13 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Mechanic Falls

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Mechanic Falls
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)118 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)88 (100.0%)
Total (Category)42 (16.1%)219 (83.9%)
Total (Overall)475 (45.2%)575 (54.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Mechanic Falls are Office & Administration (145 | 13.8%), and Sales & Related (100 | 9.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Mechanic Falls

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Mechanic Falls
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related30 (30.0%)70 (70.0%)
Office & Administration70 (48.3%)75 (51.7%)
Total (Category)100 (40.8%)145 (59.2%)
Total (Overall)475 (45.2%)575 (54.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Mechanic Falls are Construction & Extraction (36 | 3.4%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (27 | 2.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Mechanic Falls

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Mechanic Falls
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)475 (45.2%)575 (54.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Mechanic Falls are Transportation (144 | 13.7%), Production (86 | 8.2%), and Material Moving (64 | 6.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Mechanic Falls

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Mechanic Falls
OccupationMaleFemale
Production49 (57.0%)37 (43.0%)
Transportation95 (66.0%)49 (34.0%)
Material Moving64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)208 (70.8%)86 (29.2%)
Total (Overall)475 (45.2%)575 (54.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Mechanic Falls

Employment Industries in Mechanic Falls

The major employment industries in Mechanic Falls include Retail Trade (148 | 14.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (116 | 11.1%), Manufacturing (107 | 10.2%), Transportation & Warehousing (102 | 9.7%), and Wholesale Trade (97 | 9.2%).
Employment Industries in Mechanic Falls

Employment Industries by Sex in Mechanic Falls

The Mechanic Falls industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Mechanic Falls
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing86 (80.4%)21 (19.6%)
Wholesale Trade97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade71 (48.0%)77 (52.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing53 (52.0%)49 (48.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)88 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance15 (12.9%)101 (87.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services42 (72.4%)16 (27.6%)
Public Administration19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total475 (45.2%)575 (54.8%)

Education in Mechanic Falls

School Enrollment in Mechanic Falls

The most common levels of schooling among the 697 students in Mechanic Falls are middle school (231 | 33.1%), high school (170 | 24.4%), and college / undergraduate (101 | 14.5%).
School Enrollment in Mechanic Falls
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool304.3%
Kindergarten7711.1%
Elementary School8812.6%
Middle School23133.1%
High School17024.4%
College / Undergraduate10114.5%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total697100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mechanic Falls

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mechanic Falls
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old164 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds257 (93.1%)19 (6.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds84 (84.9%)15 (15.1%)
18 to 19 Year Olds51 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds24 (55.8%)19 (44.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over18 (36.7%)31 (63.3%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mechanic Falls

Liberal arts & history (85 | 38.5%), business (36 | 16.3%), education (22 | 10.0%), communications (16 | 7.2%), and physical & health sciences (15 | 6.8%) are the most common fields of study among 221 individuals in Mechanic Falls who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mechanic Falls
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural62.7%
Physical & Health Sciences156.8%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology156.8%
Business3616.3%
Education2210.0%
Literature & Languages115.0%
Liberal Arts & History8538.5%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications167.2%
Arts & Humanities156.8%
Total221100.0%

Educational Attainment by Sex by Age in Mechanic Falls

Education By Age Bracket: 18 to 24 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 18 to 24 years in Mechanic Falls is some college / no degree, with 43 individuals or 64.2% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 81 individuals or 89.0%.
Education By Age Bracket in Mechanic Falls: 18 to 24 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade24 (35.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)81 (89.0%)
Some College / No Degree43 (64.2%)0 (0.0%)
Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)10 (11.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total67 (100.0%)91 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 25 to 34 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 25 to 34 years in Mechanic Falls is bachelor's degree, with 68 individuals or 100.0% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have associate's degree, with 75 individuals or 75.8%.
Education By Age Bracket in Mechanic Falls: 25 to 34 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)18 (18.2%)
Some College / No Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)75 (75.8%)
Bachelor's Degree68 (100.0%)6 (6.1%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total68 (100.0%)99 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 35 to 44 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 35 to 44 years in Mechanic Falls is high school diploma, with 125 individuals or 60.1% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 94 individuals or 37.1%.
Education By Age Bracket in Mechanic Falls: 35 to 44 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma125 (60.1%)94 (37.1%)
Some College / No Degree83 (39.9%)91 (36.0%)
Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)57 (22.5%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)11 (4.3%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total208 (100.0%)253 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 45 to 64 Years

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 45 to 64 years in Mechanic Falls is high school diploma, with 120 individuals or 59.1% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have high school diploma, with 118 individuals or 52.4%.
Education By Age Bracket in Mechanic Falls: 45 to 64 Years
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9th to 12th Grade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma120 (59.1%)118 (52.4%)
Some College / No Degree30 (14.8%)15 (6.7%)
Associate's Degree23 (11.3%)38 (16.9%)
Bachelor's Degree30 (14.8%)54 (24.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total203 (100.0%)225 (100.0%)

Education By Age Bracket: 65 Years and over

The predominant educational accomplishment among men aged 65 years and over in Mechanic Falls is high school diploma, with 68 individuals or 39.8% of the male population in this age range. Women in the same age category tend to have some college / no degree, with 96 individuals or 52.7%.
Education By Age Bracket in Mechanic Falls: 65 Years and over
Education AttainmentMaleFemale
Less than 9th Grade15 (8.8%)25 (13.7%)
9th to 12th Grade16 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma68 (39.8%)45 (24.7%)
Some College / No Degree19 (11.1%)96 (52.7%)
Associate's Degree38 (22.2%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree15 (8.8%)16 (8.8%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total171 (100.0%)182 (100.0%)

Transportation & Commute in Mechanic Falls

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mechanic Falls

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mechanic Falls
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle37 (7.8%)104 (18.1%)
2 Vehicles279 (58.7%)390 (67.8%)
3 Vehicles56 (11.8%)46 (8.0%)
4 Vehicles82 (17.3%)35 (6.1%)
5 or more Vehicles21 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total475 (100.0%)575 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Mechanic Falls

Commute Time in Mechanic Falls
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes565.5%
5 to 9 Minutes10810.5%
10 to 14 Minutes27026.3%
15 to 19 Minutes716.9%
20 to 24 Minutes16315.9%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes15314.9%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes343.3%
45 to 59 Minutes14614.2%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes252.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Mechanic Falls

Commute Time by Sex in Mechanic Falls
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes36 (7.8%)20 (3.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes33 (7.1%)75 (13.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes126 (27.3%)144 (25.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes52 (11.3%)19 (3.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes72 (15.6%)91 (16.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes59 (12.8%)94 (16.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes18 (3.9%)16 (2.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes41 (8.9%)105 (18.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes25 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mechanic Falls

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mechanic Falls
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM18 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM25 (5.4%)39 (6.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM32 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM157 (34.0%)18 (3.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)16 (2.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM119 (25.8%)156 (27.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)48 (8.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM15 (3.3%)43 (7.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)81 (14.4%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)115 (20.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM22 (4.8%)10 (1.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM59 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM15 (3.3%)38 (6.7%)
Total462 (100.0%)564 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Mechanic Falls

Occupancy by Ownership in Mechanic Falls

Occupancy by Ownership in Mechanic Falls
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units51363.5%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units29536.5%
Total Occupied Housing Units808100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Mechanic Falls

Occupancy by Household Size in Mechanic Falls
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household20325.1%
2-Person Household26232.4%
3-Person Household11514.2%
4+ Person Household22828.2%
Total Housing Units808100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mechanic Falls

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mechanic Falls
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household68 (33.5%)135 (66.5%)
2-Person Household262 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household115 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household68 (29.8%)160 (70.2%)
Total Housing Units513 (63.5%)295 (36.5%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mechanic Falls

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mechanic Falls
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma261 (77.4%)76 (22.6%)
College/Associate Degree153 (43.7%)197 (56.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher69 (75.8%)22 (24.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mechanic Falls

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mechanic Falls
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years799.8%
35 to 44 Years21226.2%
45 to 54 Years15419.1%
55 to 64 Years17822.0%
65 to 74 Years12815.8%
75 to 84 Years577.0%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total808100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Mechanic Falls

Occupancy by Ownership by Age of Householder in Mechanic Falls
Age BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Under 35 Years18 (22.8%)61 (77.2%)
35 to 44 Years113 (53.3%)99 (46.7%)
45 to 54 Years139 (90.3%)15 (9.7%)
55 to 64 Years113 (63.5%)65 (36.5%)
65 to 74 Years115 (89.8%)13 (10.2%)
75 to 84 Years15 (26.3%)42 (73.7%)
85 Years and Over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total513 (63.5%)295 (36.5%)

Households by Occupants per Room in Mechanic Falls

Households by Occupants per Room in Mechanic Falls
Occupants per RoomOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1.00 or less492 (95.9%)295 (100.0%)
1.01 to 1.5021 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
1.51 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total513 (100.0%)295 (100.0%)

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Mechanic Falls

Occupancy by Move-In Year in Mechanic Falls
Move-In YearOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2017 or later24 (4.7%)74 (25.1%)
2015 to 201683 (16.2%)57 (19.3%)
2010 to 201481 (15.8%)72 (24.4%)
2000 to 2009159 (31.0%)42 (14.2%)
1990 to 1999100 (19.5%)36 (12.2%)
1989 or earlier66 (12.9%)14 (4.8%)
Total513 (100.0%)295 (100.0%)

Housing Finances in Mechanic Falls

Median Income by Occupancy in Mechanic Falls

Median Income by Occupancy in Mechanic Falls
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied513 (63.5%)$64,417
Renter-Occupied295 (36.5%)$43,996
Average808 (100.0%)$53,500

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mechanic Falls

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mechanic Falls
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99924 (4.7%)7 (2.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99930 (5.9%)48 (16.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99934 (6.6%)14 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99964 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99917 (3.3%)103 (34.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999123 (24.0%)123 (41.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99977 (15.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99998 (19.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more46 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total513 (100.0%)295 (100.0%)

Housing Costs in Mechanic Falls

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Mechanic Falls

Monthly Median Housing Costs in Mechanic Falls

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Mechanic Falls

Monthly Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Mechanic Falls
Occupancy TypeMedian IncomeHousing Costs
Owner-Occupied$64,417$894 x 12mo (16.7%)
Renter-Occupied$43,996$1,098 x 12mo (29.9%)
Average$53,500$1,001 x 12mo (22.5%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mechanic Falls

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mechanic Falls
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49963 (12.3%)28 (9.5%)
$500 to $799186 (36.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $99997 (18.9%)22 (7.5%)
$1,000 to $1,499119 (23.2%)231 (78.3%)
$1,500 to $1,99948 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total513 (100.0%)295 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Mechanic Falls

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Mechanic Falls: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)13 (23.6%)
30 percent or more54 (100.0%)42 (76.4%)
Total54 (100.0%)55 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Mechanic Falls: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent12 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 29 percent86 (87.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total98 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Mechanic Falls: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more17 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)
Total17 (100.0%)103 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Mechanic Falls: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent105 (85.4%)30 (24.4%)
20 to 29 percent18 (14.6%)93 (75.6%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total123 (100.0%)123 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Mechanic Falls: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Housing Costs / IncomeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than 20 percent190 (86.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 29 percent31 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total221 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Mechanic Falls

Housing Structures in Mechanic Falls

Housing Structures in Mechanic Falls
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached50061.9%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments16119.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments465.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments283.5%
Mobile Home / Other739.0%
Total808100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mechanic Falls

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mechanic Falls
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached422 (84.4%)78 (15.6%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)161 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments18 (39.1%)28 (60.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total513 (63.5%)295 (36.5%)

Housing Structures by Year Built in Mechanic Falls

Housing Structures by Year Built in Mechanic Falls
Year Built# Structures% Structures
2014 or later00.0%
2010 to 2013394.8%
2000 to 2009647.9%
1980 to 199923529.1%
1960 to 197911614.4%
1940 to 195910312.8%
1939 or earlier25131.1%
Total808100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Mechanic Falls

Housing Structures by Occupancy by Year Built in Mechanic Falls
Year BuiltOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
2014 or later0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2010 to 201339 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
2000 to 200964 (12.5%)0 (0.0%)
1980 to 1999108 (21.0%)127 (43.0%)
1960 to 197988 (17.2%)28 (9.5%)
1940 to 1959103 (20.1%)0 (0.0%)
1939 or earlier111 (21.6%)140 (47.5%)
Total513 (100.0%)295 (100.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mechanic Falls

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mechanic Falls
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms208 (40.6%)127 (43.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms97 (18.9%)111 (37.6%)
8 or more Rooms208 (40.6%)57 (19.3%)
Total513 (100.0%)295 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mechanic Falls

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mechanic Falls
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)15 (5.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas56 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity0 (0.0%)28 (9.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene403 (78.6%)252 (85.4%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels54 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total513 (100.0%)295 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Mechanic Falls

Household Vehicle Usage in Mechanic Falls
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle30 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle68 (13.3%)160 (54.2%)
2 Vehicles294 (57.3%)78 (26.4%)
3 or more Vehicles121 (23.6%)57 (19.3%)
Total513 (100.0%)295 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Mechanic Falls

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Mechanic Falls

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units222291
Median Property Value$175,900$122,400
Median Household Income$33,945$15
Monthly Housing Costs$622$0
Real Estate Taxes$2,180$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mechanic Falls

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mechanic Falls
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00030 (13.5%)21 (7.2%)
$50,000 to $99,99964 (28.8%)52 (17.9%)
$100,000 to $299,999128 (57.7%)218 (74.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total222 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mechanic Falls

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mechanic Falls
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)11 (3.8%)
$10,000 to $24,99974 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99964 (28.8%)14 (4.8%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99929 (13.1%)17 (5.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99916 (7.2%)94 (32.3%)
$100,000 to $149,9998 (3.6%)61 (21.0%)
$150,000 or more31 (14.0%)90 (30.9%)
Total222 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Housing Costs by Income Bracket by Mortgage Status in Mechanic Falls

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: Less than $20,000

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Mechanic Falls: <span>Less than $20,000</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent0 (0.0%)14 (1.3%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total40 (100.0%)1,100 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $20,000 to $34,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Mechanic Falls: <span>$20,000 to $34,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent12 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 29 percent86 (87.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total98 (100.0%)14 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $35,000 to $49,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Mechanic Falls: <span>$35,000 to $49,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent0 (0.0%)17 (0.0%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $50,000 to $74,999

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Mechanic Falls: <span>$50,000 to $74,999</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent29 (100.0%)94 (552.9%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)76 (447.1%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)18 (105.9%)
Total29 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income: $75,000 or more

Housing Costs as Percentage of Income in Mechanic Falls: <span>$75,000 or more</span>
Relative Housing CostsWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 20 percent55 (100.0%)166 (0.0%)
20 to 29 percent0 (0.0%)135 (0.0%)
30 percent or more0 (0.0%)31 (0.0%)
Total55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mechanic Falls

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mechanic Falls
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x85 (38.3%)79,267 (27,239.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x30 (13.5%)214 (73.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)63 (21.6%)
4.0x or more107 (48.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total222 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Mechanic Falls

Median Housing Costs without a Mortgage in Mechanic Falls
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $20000.0%
$200 to $399188.1%
$400 to $5997332.9%
$600 to $99913159.0%
$1,000 to $1,29900.0%
$1,300 to $1,49900.0%
$1,500 or more00.0%
Total222100.0%

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Mechanic Falls

Median Housing Costs with a Mortgage in Mechanic Falls
Housing Costs# Households# Households
Less than $20000.0%
$200 to $39900.0%
$400 to $59900.0%
$600 to $79900.0%
$800 to $9993512.0%
$1,000 to $1,4998930.6%
$1,500 to $1,99911940.9%
$2,000 to $2,4994816.5%
$2,500 to $2,99900.0%
$3,000 or more00.0%
Total291100.0%

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mechanic Falls

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mechanic Falls
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80036 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49940 (18.0%)21 (7.2%)
$800 to $1,499128 (57.7%)37 (12.7%)
Total222 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Mechanic Falls

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mechanic Falls

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mechanic Falls
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years128 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years421 (88.8%)53 (11.2%)
19 to 25 Years107 (81.7%)24 (18.3%)
26 to 34 Years81 (48.5%)86 (51.5%)
35 to 44 Years215 (46.6%)246 (53.4%)
45 to 54 Years220 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years184 (92.0%)16 (8.0%)
65 to 74 Years253 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,682 (79.8%)425 (20.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mechanic Falls

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mechanic Falls
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born128 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen421 (88.8%)53 (11.2%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen107 (81.7%)24 (18.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mechanic Falls

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mechanic Falls
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000193 (79.1%)51 (20.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999543 (77.3%)159 (22.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999367 (63.1%)215 (36.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999185 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over387 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mechanic Falls

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mechanic Falls
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 674 (57.8%)54 (42.2%)
6 to 18 Years327 (69.0%)94 (19.8%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)107 (81.7%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)81 (48.5%)
35 to 44 Years7 (1.5%)208 (45.1%)
45 to 54 Years17 (7.7%)220 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years7 (3.5%)177 (88.5%)
65 to 74 Years253 (100.0%)69 (27.3%)
75 Years and over73 (100.0%)42 (57.5%)
Total758 (36.0%)1,052 (49.9%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mechanic Falls

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mechanic Falls
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years15 (5.4%)24 (9.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years17 (4.2%)65 (13.6%)
65 to 74 Years16 (13.5%)65 (48.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Mechanic Falls

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Mechanic Falls: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years17 (4.2%)49 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)13 (9.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Mechanic Falls: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)24 (9.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)52 (38.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Mechanic Falls: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Mechanic Falls: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years17 (4.2%)16 (3.4%)
65 to 74 Years16 (13.5%)13 (9.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Mechanic Falls: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years16 (13.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Mechanic Falls

Computing Device Access in Mechanic Falls

Computing Device Access in Mechanic Falls
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop70987.7%
Smartphone72389.5%
Tablet36044.6%
No Computing Device708.7%
Total808100.0%

Internet Access in Mechanic Falls

Internet Access in Mechanic Falls
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home58972.9%
Cellular Data Only728.9%
Satellite Internet324.0%
No Internet13116.2%
Total808100.0%