Mechanicstown, NY
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8,620
TOTAL POPULATION
4,154
MALE POPULATION
4,466
FEMALE POPULATION
93.01
MALES / 100 FEMALES
107.51
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$33,780
PER CAPITA INCOME
$96,211
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$80,796
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
8.7%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
91.3¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.37
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,897
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
56.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
12.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Race in Mechanicstown
The most populous races in Mechanicstown are White / Caucasian (3,807 | 44.2%), Hispanic or Latino (2,670 | 31.0%), and Black / African American (2,286 | 26.5%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 310 | 3.6% |
| Black / African American | 2,286 | 26.5% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 11 | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2,670 | 31.0% |
| Native / Alaskan | 27 | 0.3% |
| White / Caucasian | 3,807 | 44.2% |
| Two or more Races | 1,032 | 12.0% |
| Some other Race | 1,147 | 13.3% |
| Total | 8,620 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Mechanicstown
The most populous ancestries reported in Mechanicstown are Puerto Rican (1,288 | 14.9%), German (976 | 11.3%), Italian (810 | 9.4%), Irish (663 | 7.7%), and Mexican (640 | 7.4%), together accounting for 50.8% of all Mechanicstown residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 54 | 0.6% |
| American | 353 | 4.1% |
| Argentinean | 5 | 0.1% |
| Barbadian | 343 | 4.0% |
| British | 22 | 0.3% |
| Central American | 161 | 1.9% |
| Central American Indian | 53 | 0.6% |
| Colombian | 50 | 0.6% |
| Cuban | 139 | 1.6% |
| Czech | 13 | 0.2% |
| Czechoslovakian | 18 | 0.2% |
| Dominican | 291 | 3.4% |
| Dutch | 114 | 1.3% |
| Eastern European | 33 | 0.4% |
| Ecuadorian | 10 | 0.1% |
| English | 144 | 1.7% |
| Ethiopian | 19 | 0.2% |
| European | 32 | 0.4% |
| French | 141 | 1.6% |
| German | 976 | 11.3% |
| Greek | 146 | 1.7% |
| Guatemalan | 33 | 0.4% |
| Guyanese | 13 | 0.2% |
| Haitian | 36 | 0.4% |
| Indian (Asian) | 63 | 0.7% |
| Irish | 663 | 7.7% |
| Italian | 810 | 9.4% |
| Jamaican | 432 | 5.0% |
| Japanese | 66 | 0.8% |
| Korean | 1 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 640 | 7.4% |
| Native Hawaiian | 11 | 0.1% |
| Navajo | 32 | 0.4% |
| Norwegian | 21 | 0.2% |
| Polish | 188 | 2.2% |
| Puerto Rican | 1,288 | 14.9% |
| Russian | 33 | 0.4% |
| Salvadoran | 128 | 1.5% |
| Scotch-Irish | 26 | 0.3% |
| Slovak | 9 | 0.1% |
| South American | 94 | 1.1% |
| Spanish | 18 | 0.2% |
| Sri Lankan | 4 | 0.1% |
| Subsaharan African | 73 | 0.9% |
| Swedish | 301 | 3.5% |
| Thai | 304 | 3.5% |
| Trinidadian and Tobagonian | 18 | 0.2% |
| Vietnamese | 85 | 1.0% |
| Welsh | 54 | 0.6% |
| Yugoslavian | 12 | 0.1% | View All 50 Rows |
Immigrants in Mechanicstown
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Mechanicstown came from Latin America (1,453 | 16.9%), Caribbean (871 | 10.1%), Central America (473 | 5.5%), Mexico (340 | 3.9%), and Jamaica (331 | 3.8%), together accounting for 40.2% of all Mechanicstown residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Asia | 281 | 3.3% |
| Bangladesh | 49 | 0.6% |
| Barbados | 120 | 1.4% |
| Caribbean | 871 | 10.1% |
| Central America | 473 | 5.5% |
| China | 62 | 0.7% |
| Colombia | 96 | 1.1% |
| Cuba | 47 | 0.5% |
| Dominica | 35 | 0.4% |
| Dominican Republic | 263 | 3.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 62 | 0.7% |
| Eastern Europe | 6 | 0.1% |
| El Salvador | 46 | 0.5% |
| England | 32 | 0.4% |
| Europe | 232 | 2.7% |
| Germany | 12 | 0.1% |
| Greece | 146 | 1.7% |
| Guatemala | 87 | 1.0% |
| Haiti | 57 | 0.7% |
| India | 146 | 1.7% |
| Ireland | 6 | 0.1% |
| Israel | 19 | 0.2% |
| Italy | 24 | 0.3% |
| Jamaica | 331 | 3.8% |
| Latin America | 1,453 | 16.9% |
| Mexico | 340 | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | 6 | 0.1% |
| Northern Europe | 38 | 0.4% |
| Philippines | 1 | 0.0% |
| Poland | 6 | 0.1% |
| South America | 109 | 1.3% |
| South Central Asia | 195 | 2.3% |
| South Eastern Asia | 5 | 0.1% |
| Southern Europe | 170 | 2.0% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | 18 | 0.2% |
| Venezuela | 13 | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | 4 | 0.1% |
| Western Asia | 19 | 0.2% |
| Western Europe | 18 | 0.2% | View All 39 Rows |
Sex and Age in Mechanicstown
Sex and Age in Mechanicstown
The most populous age groups in Mechanicstown are 40 to 44 Years (373 | 9.0%) for men and 45 to 49 Years (439 | 9.8%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 357 (8.6%) | 170 (3.8%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 221 (5.3%) | 383 (8.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 281 (6.8%) | 236 (5.3%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 369 (8.9%) | 172 (3.8%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 269 (6.5%) | 200 (4.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 249 (6.0%) | 136 (3.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 285 (6.9%) | 416 (9.3%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 260 (6.3%) | 166 (3.7%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 373 (9.0%) | 258 (5.8%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 282 (6.8%) | 439 (9.8%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 138 (3.3%) | 312 (7.0%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 68 (1.6%) | 188 (4.2%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 259 (6.2%) | 267 (6.0%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 251 (6.0%) | 249 (5.6%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 173 (4.2%) | 218 (4.9%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 199 (4.8%) | 242 (5.4%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 69 (1.7%) | 192 (4.3%) |
| 85 Years and over | 51 (1.2%) | 222 (5.0%) |
| Total | 4,154 (100.0%) | 4,466 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Mechanicstown
Median Family Size in Mechanicstown
The median family size in Mechanicstown is 3.24 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,282 | 64.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.28 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (486 | 24.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.14 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,282 (64.3%) | 3.28 |
| Single Male/Father | 227 (11.4%) | 3.19 |
| Single Female/Mother | 486 (24.4%) | 3.14 |
| Total Families | 1,995 (100.0%) | 3.24 |
Median Household Size in Mechanicstown
The median household size in Mechanicstown is 2.40 persons per household, with single male/father households (227 | 6.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.59 persons per household. non-family households (1,502 | 42.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.20 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 1,282 (36.7%) | 3.28 |
| Single Male/Father | 227 (6.5%) | 3.59 |
| Single Female/Mother | 486 (13.9%) | 3.26 |
| Non-family | 1,502 (42.9%) | 1.20 |
| Total Households | 3,497 (100.0%) | 2.40 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Mechanicstown
Out of a total of 3,497 households in Mechanicstown, 1,995 (57.1%) are family households, while 1,502 (42.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 731, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,303.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 1,303 (37.3%) |
| 2-Person Households | 731 (20.9%) | 135 (3.9%) |
| 3-Person Households | 492 (14.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 4-Person Households | 563 (16.1%) | 64 (1.8%) |
| 5-Person Households | 139 (4.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 70 (2.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,995 (57.1%) | 1,502 (42.9%) |
Female Fertility in Mechanicstown
Fertility by Age in Mechanicstown
Average fertility rate in Mechanicstown is 159.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 294.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 76.2% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 221 (76.2%) | 294.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 69 (23.8%) | 77.0 |
| Total | 290 (100.0%) | 159.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mechanicstown
69.7% of women with births (290) in Mechanicstown are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 8.6% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 202 (91.4%) | 19 (8.6%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 69 (100.0%) |
| Total | 202 (69.7%) | 88 (30.3%) |
Fertility by Education in Mechanicstown
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| High School Diploma | 51 (17.6%) | 92.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 172 (59.3%) | 256.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24 (8.3%) | 98.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 43 (14.8%) | 350.0 |
| Total | 290 (100.0%) | 159.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mechanicstown
30.3% of women with births in Mechanicstown are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 51 (100.0%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 135 (78.5%) | 37 (21.5%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Graduate Degree | 43 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 202 (69.7%) | 88 (30.3%) |
Income in Mechanicstown
Income Overview in Mechanicstown
Per Capita Income in Mechanicstown is $33,780, while median incomes of families and households are $96,211 and $80,796 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 8,620 | $33,780 |
| Median Family Income | 1,995 | $96,211 |
| Mean Family Income | 1,995 | $96,128 |
| Median Household Income | 3,497 | $80,796 |
| Mean Household Income | 3,497 | $80,358 |
| Income Deficit | 1,995 | $0 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 8,620 | 8.71% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 8,620 | 91.29¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 8,620 | 0.37 |
Earnings by Sex in Mechanicstown
Average Earnings in Mechanicstown are $50,380, $47,079 for men and $51,568 for women, a difference of 8.7%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 2,062 (52.1%) | $47,079 |
| Female | 1,895 (47.9%) | $51,568 |
| Total | 3,957 (100.0%) | $50,380 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mechanicstown
The most common earnings brackets in Mechanicstown are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (565 | 27.4%) and $75,000 to $99,999 for women (293 | 15.5%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 160 (7.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 63 (3.1%) | 22 (1.2%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 32 (1.5%) | 81 (4.3%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 47 (2.3%) | 82 (4.3%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 58 (2.8%) | 77 (4.1%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 82 (4.0%) | 51 (2.7%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 56 (2.7%) | 52 (2.7%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 45 (2.2%) | 25 (1.3%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 22 (1.1%) | 9 (0.5%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 3 (0.2%) | 48 (2.5%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 78 (3.8%) | 53 (2.8%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 167 (8.1%) | 127 (6.7%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 115 (5.6%) | 145 (7.6%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 29 (1.4%) | 28 (1.5%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 116 (5.6%) | 76 (4.0%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 86 (4.2%) | 138 (7.3%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 61 (3.0%) | 291 (15.4%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 140 (6.8%) | 120 (6.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 565 (27.4%) | 293 (15.5%) |
| $100,000+ | 137 (6.6%) | 177 (9.3%) |
| Total | 2,062 (100.0%) | 1,895 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mechanicstown
Average earnings in Mechanicstown are $65,268 for men and $55,823 for women, a difference of 14.5%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $85,741, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $25,764. Women with an educational attainment of less than high school earn the most with the average annual earnings of $118,561, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $28,625.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $25,764 | $118,561 |
| High School Diploma | $47,051 | $28,625 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $60,294 | $57,897 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $85,741 | $63,347 |
| Graduate Degree | $81,111 | $72,917 |
| Total | $65,268 | $55,823 |
Family Income in Mechanicstown
Family Income Brackets in Mechanicstown
According to the Mechanicstown family income data, there are 531 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.6% of all families.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 0 | 0.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 8 | 0.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 201 | 10.1% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 126 | 6.3% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 116 | 5.8% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 217 | 10.9% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 387 | 19.4% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 531 | 26.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 373 | 18.7% |
| $200,000+ | 38 | 1.9% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mechanicstown
5-person families (136 | 6.8%) account for the highest median family income in Mechanicstown with $106,489 per family, while 2-person families (810 | 40.6%) have the highest median income of $44,312 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 810 (40.6%) | $88,623 |
| 3-Person Families | 471 (23.6%) | $103,125 |
| 4-Person Families | 508 (25.5%) | $82,384 |
| 5-Person Families | 136 (6.8%) | $106,489 |
| 6-Person Families | 70 (3.5%) | $0 |
| 7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
| Total | 1,995 (100.0%) | $96,211 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Mechanicstown
The median family income in Mechanicstown is $96,211, with families comprising 3+ earners (131) having the highest median family income of $140,417, while families with no earners (432) have the lowest median family income of $55,726, accounting for 6.6% and 21.6% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 432 (21.6%) | $55,726 |
| 1 Earner | 634 (31.8%) | $80,449 |
| 2 Earners | 798 (40.0%) | $107,163 |
| 3+ Earners | 131 (6.6%) | $140,417 |
| Total | 1,995 (100.0%) | $96,211 |
Household Income in Mechanicstown
Household Income Brackets in Mechanicstown
With 668 households falling in the category, the $100,000 to $149,999 income range is the most frequent in Mechanicstown, accounting for 19.1% of all households. In contrast, only 42 households (1.2%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 80 | 2.3% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 196 | 5.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 556 | 15.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 157 | 4.5% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 217 | 6.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 458 | 13.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 633 | 18.1% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 668 | 19.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 486 | 13.9% |
| $200,000+ | 42 | 1.2% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Mechanicstown
The median household income in Mechanicstown is $80,796, with the highest median household income of $105,625 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,067 households (30.5%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 33 households (0.9%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 33 (0.9%) | $0 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 1,067 (30.5%) | $105,625 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 1,179 (33.7%) | $83,426 |
| 65+ Years | 1,218 (34.8%) | $38,478 |
| Total | 3,497 (100.0%) | $80,796 |
Poverty in Mechanicstown
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mechanicstown
With 12.6% poverty level for males and 19.5% for females among the residents of Mechanicstown, 16 and 17 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 39 males (25.7%) and 69 females (79.3%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 45 (12.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 69 (79.3%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 248 (60.6%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 49 (18.9%) | 44 (67.7%) |
| 15 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 39 (25.7%) | 64 (68.1%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 56 (12.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 75 (14.0%) | 62 (11.2%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 130 (20.5%) | 104 (24.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 48 (11.4%) | 88 (11.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 46 (14.1%) | 39 (8.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 26 (6.2%) | 81 (17.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 34 (6.3%) |
| Total | 514 (12.6%) | 833 (19.5%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mechanicstown
According to the poverty statistics in Mechanicstown, males aged 5 years and females aged under 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.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 312 (87.4%) | 170 (100.0%) |
| 5 Years | 57 (100.0%) | 18 (20.7%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 185 (100.0%) | 161 (39.4%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 211 (81.1%) | 21 (32.3%) |
| 15 Years | 23 (100.0%) | 52 (100.0%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 113 (74.3%) | 30 (31.9%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 407 (87.9%) | 226 (100.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 459 (86.0%) | 490 (88.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 503 (79.5%) | 320 (75.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 372 (88.6%) | 663 (88.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 281 (85.9%) | 410 (91.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 392 (93.8%) | 381 (82.5%) |
| 75 Years and over | 251 (100.0%) | 508 (93.7%) |
| Total | 3,566 (87.4%) | 3,450 (80.5%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mechanicstown
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 734 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 432 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 116 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,282 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mechanicstown
According to the poverty data in Mechanicstown, 53.3% or 121 single-father households and 18.1% or 88 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 121 households (67.2%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 81 households (27.0%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (3.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 121 (67.2%) | 81 (27.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 121 (53.3%) | 88 (18.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mechanicstown
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (3.0%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 202 (42.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 0 (0.0%) | 209 (29.3%) |
Employment Characteristics in Mechanicstown
Employment by Class of Employer in Mechanicstown
Among the 3,390 employed individuals in Mechanicstown, private company employees (2,346 | 69.2%), not-for-profit organizations (451 | 13.3%), and local government employees (264 | 7.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 2,346 | 69.2% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 117 | 3.5% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 60 | 1.8% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 451 | 13.3% |
| Local Government Employees | 264 | 7.8% |
| State Government Employees | 105 | 3.1% |
| Federal Government Employees | 47 | 1.4% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 3,390 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Mechanicstown
According to the labor force statistics for Mechanicstown, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,897), 56.5% or 3,897 individuals are in the labor force, with 12.4% or 483 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 91.2% or 639 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 42.1% or 101 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 240 (51.5%) | 101 (42.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 355 (75.7%) | 17 (4.8%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 247 (64.2%) | 46 (18.6%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 639 (91.2%) | 121 (18.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 870 (82.3%) | 54 (6.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 840 (71.7%) | 36 (4.3%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 171 (66.8%) | 10 (5.8%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 173 (32.9%) | 13 (7.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 267 (30.0%) | 62 (23.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 94 (9.6%) | 22 (23.4%) |
| Total | 3,897 (56.5%) | 483 (12.4%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mechanicstown
According to labor force statistics for Mechanicstown, 71.8% of individuals (2,941) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,096) are in the labor force, with 9.5% or 279 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 80.4% or 691 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.1% or 134 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 253 (40.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,043 (78.2%) | 117 (8.8%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 953 (74.5%) | 180 (14.1%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 691 (80.4%) | 67 (7.8%) |
| Total | 2,941 (71.8%) | 389 (9.5%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Mechanicstown
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mechanicstown are Management (360 | 10.6%), Community & Social Service (246 | 7.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (202 | 5.9%), Education Instruction & Library (141 | 4.2%), and Business & Financial (100 | 2.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mechanicstown, the most male-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (58.7%), Architecture & Engineering (51.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (50.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (90.6%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 127 (35.3%) | 233 (64.7%) |
| Business & Financial | 25 (25.0%) | 75 (75.0%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 38 (50.7%) | 37 (49.3%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 15 (50.0%) | 15 (50.0%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 23 (51.1%) | 22 (48.9%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 84 (34.2%) | 162 (65.8%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 44 (58.7%) | 31 (41.3%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (100.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 40 (28.4%) | 101 (71.6%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 19 (9.4%) | 183 (90.6%) |
| Health Technologists | 19 (22.9%) | 64 (77.1%) |
| Total (Category) | 293 (29.8%) | 690 (70.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,675 (49.3%) | 1,720 (50.7%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Mechanicstown are Healthcare Support (339 | 10.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (259 | 7.6%), Security & Protection (164 | 4.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (125 | 3.7%), and Law Enforcement (84 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Mechanicstown, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (84.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (77.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (80.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (58.4%), and Personal Care & Service (57.6%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 67 (19.8%) | 272 (80.2%) |
| Security & Protection | 139 (84.8%) | 25 (15.2%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 80 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Law Enforcement | 59 (70.2%) | 25 (29.8%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 200 (77.2%) | 59 (22.8%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 52 (41.6%) | 73 (58.4%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 14 (42.4%) | 19 (57.6%) |
| Total (Category) | 472 (51.3%) | 448 (48.7%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,675 (49.3%) | 1,720 (50.7%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Mechanicstown are Office & Administration (384 | 11.3%), and Sales & Related (334 | 9.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 245 (73.4%) | 89 (26.7%) |
| Office & Administration | 119 (31.0%) | 265 (69.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 364 (50.7%) | 354 (49.3%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,675 (49.3%) | 1,720 (50.7%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Mechanicstown are Construction & Extraction (88 | 2.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (62 | 1.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 88 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 62 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 150 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,675 (49.3%) | 1,720 (50.7%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Mechanicstown are Material Moving (250 | 7.4%), Transportation (238 | 7.0%), and Production (136 | 4.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 44 (32.4%) | 92 (67.6%) |
| Transportation | 205 (86.1%) | 33 (13.9%) |
| Material Moving | 147 (58.8%) | 103 (41.2%) |
| Total (Category) | 396 (63.5%) | 228 (36.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 1,675 (49.3%) | 1,720 (50.7%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Mechanicstown
Employment Industries in Mechanicstown
The major employment industries in Mechanicstown include Health Care & Social Assistance (715 | 21.1%), Retail Trade (646 | 19.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (328 | 9.7%), Educational Services (285 | 8.4%), and Information (213 | 6.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Mechanicstown
The Mechanicstown industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (88.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (94.9%), Information (91.1%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (80.6%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Construction | 78 (66.1%) | 40 (33.9%) |
| Manufacturing | 48 (31.8%) | 103 (68.2%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 142 (88.2%) | 19 (11.8%) |
| Retail Trade | 414 (64.1%) | 232 (35.9%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 153 (82.3%) | 33 (17.7%) |
| Utilities | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Information | 19 (8.9%) | 194 (91.1%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 4 (5.1%) | 75 (94.9%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 25 (55.6%) | 20 (44.4%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 21 (26.6%) | 58 (73.4%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 79 (84.0%) | 15 (16.0%) |
| Educational Services | 150 (52.6%) | 135 (47.4%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 139 (19.4%) | 576 (80.6%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 24 (46.2%) | 28 (53.8%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 210 (64.0%) | 118 (36.0%) |
| Public Administration | 59 (55.7%) | 47 (44.3%) |
| Total | 1,675 (49.3%) | 1,720 (50.7%) |
Education in Mechanicstown
School Enrollment in Mechanicstown
The most common levels of schooling among the 2,157 students in Mechanicstown are college / undergraduate (537 | 24.9%), middle school (492 | 22.8%), and elementary school (460 | 21.3%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 64 | 3.0% |
| Kindergarten | 144 | 6.7% |
| Elementary School | 460 | 21.3% |
| Middle School | 492 | 22.8% |
| High School | 346 | 16.0% |
| College / Undergraduate | 537 | 24.9% |
| Graduate / Professional | 114 | 5.3% |
| Total | 2,157 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mechanicstown
Out of a total of 2,157 students who are enrolled in schools in Mechanicstown, 267 (12.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,890 (87.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 146 (80.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 64 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 64 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 604 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 505 (97.7%) | 12 (2.3%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 304 (94.7%) | 17 (5.3%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 164 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 156 (83.4%) | 31 (16.6%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 35 (19.3%) | 146 (80.7%) |
| 35 Years and over | 57 (47.9%) | 62 (52.1%) |
| Total | 1,890 (87.6%) | 267 (12.4%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mechanicstown
Business (288 | 21.8%), education (274 | 20.8%), social sciences (123 | 9.3%), computers & mathematics (111 | 8.4%), and literature & languages (109 | 8.3%) are the most common fields of study among 1,319 individuals in Mechanicstown who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 111 | 8.4% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 56 | 4.3% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 28 | 2.1% |
| Psychology | 88 | 6.7% |
| Social Sciences | 123 | 9.3% |
| Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
| Science & Technology | 68 | 5.2% |
| Business | 288 | 21.8% |
| Education | 274 | 20.8% |
| Literature & Languages | 109 | 8.3% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 39 | 3.0% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 48 | 3.6% |
| Communications | 22 | 1.7% |
| Arts & Humanities | 65 | 4.9% |
| Total | 1,319 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Mechanicstown
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mechanicstown
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Mechanicstown are males with 2 vehicles (712, accounting for 42.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (712, making up 41.7%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 145 (8.6%) | 154 (9.0%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 547 (32.5%) | 616 (36.0%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 712 (42.4%) | 712 (41.7%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 174 (10.3%) | 172 (10.1%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 103 (6.1%) | 55 (3.2%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,681 (100.0%) | 1,709 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Mechanicstown
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Mechanicstown are 20 to 24 minutes (622 commuters, 19.3%), 15 to 19 minutes (484 commuters, 15.0%), and 5 to 9 minutes (413 commuters, 12.8%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 22 | 0.7% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 413 | 12.8% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 280 | 8.7% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 484 | 15.0% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 622 | 19.3% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 112 | 3.5% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 187 | 5.8% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 132 | 4.1% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 31 | 1.0% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 237 | 7.4% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 302 | 9.4% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 395 | 12.3% |
Commute Time by Sex in Mechanicstown
The most common commute times in Mechanicstown are 20 to 24 minutes (310 commuters, 19.1%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (312 commuters, 19.6%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 2 (0.1%) | 20 (1.3%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 192 (11.8%) | 221 (13.9%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 101 (6.2%) | 179 (11.3%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 236 (14.5%) | 248 (15.6%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 310 (19.1%) | 312 (19.6%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 101 (6.2%) | 11 (0.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 94 (5.8%) | 93 (5.9%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 119 (7.3%) | 13 (0.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 29 (1.8%) | 2 (0.1%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 90 (5.5%) | 147 (9.2%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 153 (9.4%) | 149 (9.4%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 199 (12.2%) | 196 (12.3%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mechanicstown
The most frequent times of departure to work in Mechanicstown are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (187, 11.5%) for males and 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM (280, 17.6%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 95 (5.8%) | 69 (4.3%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 66 (4.1%) | 39 (2.5%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 176 (10.8%) | 147 (9.2%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 40 (2.5%) | 81 (5.1%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 178 (11.0%) | 137 (8.6%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 66 (4.1%) | 246 (15.5%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 165 (10.2%) | 251 (15.8%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 187 (11.5%) | 36 (2.3%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 103 (6.3%) | 150 (9.4%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 143 (8.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 114 (7.0%) | 54 (3.4%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 18 (1.1%) | 32 (2.0%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 98 (6.0%) | 280 (17.6%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 177 (10.9%) | 69 (4.3%) |
| Total | 1,626 (100.0%) | 1,591 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Mechanicstown
Occupancy by Ownership in Mechanicstown
Of the total 3,497 dwellings in Mechanicstown, owner-occupied units account for 1,719 (49.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,778 (50.8%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 1,719 | 49.2% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,778 | 50.8% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 3,497 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Mechanicstown
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 1,303 | 37.3% |
| 2-Person Household | 866 | 24.8% |
| 3-Person Household | 492 | 14.1% |
| 4+ Person Household | 836 | 23.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 3,497 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mechanicstown
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 500 (38.4%) | 803 (61.6%) |
| 2-Person Household | 527 (60.9%) | 339 (39.2%) |
| 3-Person Household | 280 (56.9%) | 212 (43.1%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 412 (49.3%) | 424 (50.7%) |
| Total Housing Units | 1,719 (49.2%) | 1,778 (50.8%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mechanicstown
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 130 (20.8%) | 496 (79.2%) |
| High School Diploma | 426 (41.9%) | 591 (58.1%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 681 (62.2%) | 414 (37.8%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 482 (63.5%) | 277 (36.5%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mechanicstown
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 522 | 14.9% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 578 | 16.5% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 757 | 21.6% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 422 | 12.1% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 617 | 17.6% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 462 | 13.2% |
| 85 Years and Over | 139 | 4.0% |
| Total | 3,497 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Mechanicstown
Median Income by Occupancy in Mechanicstown
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 1,719 (49.2%) | $96,211 |
| Renter-Occupied | 1,778 (50.8%) | $62,909 |
| Average | 3,497 (100.0%) | $80,796 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mechanicstown
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 33 (1.9%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 48 (2.7%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 37 (2.1%) | 159 (8.9%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 118 (6.9%) | 78 (4.4%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 123 (7.2%) | 237 (13.3%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 70 (4.1%) | 88 (5.0%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 69 (4.0%) | 148 (8.3%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 291 (16.9%) | 166 (9.3%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 186 (10.8%) | 448 (25.2%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 324 (18.9%) | 344 (19.4%) |
| $150,000 or more | 501 (29.1%) | 29 (1.6%) |
| Total | 1,719 (100.0%) | 1,778 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mechanicstown
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 15 (0.9%) | 13 (0.7%) |
| $300 to $499 | 142 (8.3%) | 18 (1.0%) |
| $500 to $799 | 157 (9.1%) | 145 (8.2%) |
| $800 to $999 | 150 (8.7%) | 78 (4.4%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 377 (21.9%) | 668 (37.6%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 362 (21.1%) | 374 (21.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 218 (12.7%) | 425 (23.9%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 141 (8.2%) | 14 (0.8%) |
| $3,000 or more | 157 (9.1%) | 6 (0.3%) |
| Total | 1,719 (100.0%) | 1,778 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Mechanicstown
Housing Structures in Mechanicstown
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,302 | 37.2% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 829 | 23.7% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 106 | 3.0% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 107 | 3.1% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 554 | 15.8% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 599 | 17.1% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 0 | 0.0% |
| Total | 3,497 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mechanicstown
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 1,160 (89.1%) | 142 (10.9%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 508 (61.3%) | 321 (38.7%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 106 (100.0%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 32 (29.9%) | 75 (70.1%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 19 (3.4%) | 535 (96.6%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 599 (100.0%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,719 (49.2%) | 1,778 (50.8%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mechanicstown
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (0.9%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 53 (3.1%) | 598 (33.6%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 685 (39.9%) | 967 (54.4%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 523 (30.4%) | 197 (11.1%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 458 (26.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,719 (100.0%) | 1,778 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mechanicstown
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 1,273 (74.1%) | 1,245 (70.0%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 59 (3.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Electricity | 221 (12.9%) | 466 (26.2%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 166 (9.7%) | 67 (3.8%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 1,719 (100.0%) | 1,778 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Mechanicstown
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 117 (6.8%) | 458 (25.8%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 612 (35.6%) | 743 (41.8%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 822 (47.8%) | 439 (24.7%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 168 (9.8%) | 138 (7.8%) |
| Total | 1,719 (100.0%) | 1,778 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Mechanicstown
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Mechanicstown
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 575 | 1,144 |
| Median Property Value | $211,000 | $271,300 |
| Median Household Income | $66,052 | $417 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $812 | $157 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $4,571 | $0 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mechanicstown
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 13 (2.3%) | 39 (3.4%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 56 (9.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 348 (60.5%) | 606 (53.0%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 158 (27.5%) | 392 (34.3%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 107 (9.3%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 575 (100.0%) | 1,144 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mechanicstown
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 18 (1.6%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 173 (30.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 31 (5.4%) | 105 (9.2%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 57 (9.9%) | 39 (3.4%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 89 (15.5%) | 12 (1.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 89 (15.5%) | 202 (17.7%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 52 (9.0%) | 97 (8.5%) |
| $150,000 or more | 84 (14.6%) | 272 (23.8%) |
| Total | 575 (100.0%) | 1,144 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mechanicstown
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 140 (24.3%) | 111,282 (9,727.5%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 75 (13.0%) | 347 (30.3%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 31 (5.4%) | 258 (22.6%) |
| 4.0x or more | 329 (57.2%) | 248 (21.7%) |
| Total | 575 (100.0%) | 1,144 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mechanicstown
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 40 (7.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 112 (19.5%) | 37 (3.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 410 (71.3%) | 74 (6.5%) |
| Total | 575 (100.0%) | 1,144 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Mechanicstown
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mechanicstown
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 671 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 1,267 (96.6%) | 44 (3.4%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 823 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 866 (94.2%) | 53 (5.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,057 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,126 (96.2%) | 45 (3.8%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 754 (97.2%) | 22 (2.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 880 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 75 Years and older | 793 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 8,237 (98.1%) | 164 (1.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mechanicstown
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 671 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,267 (96.6%) | 44 (3.4%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 823 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mechanicstown
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 1,395 (94.0%) | 89 (6.0%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 746 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 854 (95.9%) | 37 (4.2%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 1,576 (98.6%) | 22 (1.4%) |
| $100,000 and over | 3,653 (99.6%) | 16 (0.4%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mechanicstown
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 331 (49.3%) | 579 (86.3%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 566 (43.2%) | 801 (61.1%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 132 (16.0%) | 691 (84.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 385 (41.9%) | 688 (74.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 386 (36.5%) | 795 (75.2%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 243 (20.7%) | 957 (81.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 274 (35.3%) | 544 (70.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 828 (94.1%) | 549 (62.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 764 (96.3%) | 589 (74.3%) |
| Total | 3,909 (46.5%) | 6,193 (73.7%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mechanicstown
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 183 (23.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 110 (11.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 239 (17.3%) | 297 (18.3%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 90 (21.5%) | 176 (38.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 63 (25.1%) | 236 (43.5%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Mechanicstown
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 24 (1.7%) | 29 (1.8%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 18 (4.3%) | 119 (25.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 32 (12.8%) | 173 (31.9%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 10 (0.7%) | 40 (2.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 23 (5.0%) |
| 75 Years and over | 8 (3.2%) | 96 (17.7%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 183 (23.9%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 110 (11.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 17 (1.2%) | 92 (5.7%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 5 (1.2%) | 49 (10.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 2 (0.8%) | 89 (16.4%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 224 (16.2%) | 234 (14.4%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 68 (16.3%) | 89 (19.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 31 (12.3%) | 196 (36.2%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 210 (15.2%) | 51 (3.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 41 (9.8%) | 22 (4.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 19 (7.6%) | 64 (11.8%) |
Technology Access in Mechanicstown
Computing Device Access in Mechanicstown
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 2,459 | 70.3% |
| Smartphone | 2,808 | 80.3% |
| Tablet | 2,183 | 62.4% |
| No Computing Device | 432 | 12.3% |
| Total | 3,497 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Mechanicstown
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 13 | 0.4% |
| Broadband Home | 2,393 | 68.4% |
| Cellular Data Only | 225 | 6.4% |
| Satellite Internet | 239 | 6.8% |
| No Internet | 825 | 23.6% |
| Total | 3,497 | 100.0% |
Mechanicstown Summary
Mechanicstown, NY is a small hamlet located in Orange County, New York. It is situated in the Town of Wallkill, and is part of the Middletown-Port Jervis Metropolitan Statistical Area. The hamlet is located approximately 50 miles northwest of New York City, and is home to a population of approximately 1,000 people.
History
The hamlet of Mechanicstown was first settled in the late 1700s by a group of German immigrants. The settlers were attracted to the area due to its fertile soil and abundant natural resources. The hamlet was originally known as “Mechanicsville”, and was named after the many mechanics who settled in the area.
In the early 1800s, Mechanicstown was a thriving agricultural community. The hamlet was home to several mills, including a grist mill, a saw mill, and a paper mill. The hamlet also had a blacksmith shop, a general store, and a post office.
In the late 1800s, Mechanicstown began to experience a decline in population as many of its residents moved away in search of better economic opportunities. The hamlet’s population continued to decline until the mid-1900s, when it began to experience a resurgence in population growth.
Geography
Mechanicstown is located in the Town of Wallkill in Orange County, New York. The hamlet is situated in the foothills of the Shawangunk Mountains, and is surrounded by rolling hills and lush forests. The hamlet is located approximately 50 miles northwest of New York City, and is accessible via the New York State Thruway and the Orange County Airport.
The hamlet is home to several parks and recreational areas, including the Mechanicstown Park, which features a playground, picnic areas, and a walking trail. The hamlet is also home to the Mechanicstown Golf Course, which is a popular destination for golfers.
Economy
The economy of Mechanicstown is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The hamlet is home to several farms, which produce a variety of fruits and vegetables. The hamlet is also home to several wineries, which produce a variety of wines.
The hamlet is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The hamlet is also home to several manufacturing companies, which produce a variety of products, including furniture, clothing, and electronics.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, the population of Mechanicstown was 1,000 people. The population is largely white (94.2%), with a small percentage of African Americans (2.2%), Asians (1.2%), and Hispanics (2.4%). The median household income in Mechanicstown is $50,000, and the median home value is $200,000.
The hamlet is home to several churches, including the Mechanicstown United Methodist Church, the Mechanicstown Presbyterian Church, and the Mechanicstown Baptist Church. The hamlet is also home to several schools, including the Mechanicstown Elementary School, the Mechanicstown Middle School, and the Mechanicstown High School.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Mechanicstown?
Total Population of Mechanicstown is 8,620.
What is the Total Male Population of Mechanicstown?
Total Male Population of Mechanicstown is 4,154.
What is the Total Female Population of Mechanicstown?
Total Female Population of Mechanicstown is 4,466.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Mechanicstown?
There are 93.01 Males per 100 Females in Mechanicstown.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Mechanicstown?
There are 107.51 Females per 100 Males in Mechanicstown.
What is the Median Population Age in Mechanicstown?
Median Population Age in Mechanicstown is 41.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Mechanicstown
Average Family Size in Mechanicstown is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Mechanicstown
Average Household Size in Mechanicstown is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Mechanicstown?
Per Capita income in Mechanicstown is $33,780.
What is the Median Family Income in Mechanicstown?
Median Family Income in Mechanicstown is $96,211.
What is the Median Household income in Mechanicstown?
Median Household Income in Mechanicstown is $80,796.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Mechanicstown?
Income or Wage Gap in Mechanicstown is 8.7%.
Women in Mechanicstown earn 91.3 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Mechanicstown?
Inequality or Gini Index in Mechanicstown is 0.37.
How Large is the Labor Force in Mechanicstown?
There are 3,897 People in the Labor Forcein in Mechanicstown.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Mechanicstown?
56.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Mechanicstown.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Mechanicstown?
Unemployment Rate in Mechanicstown is 12.4%.