Mechanicstown is a CDP located in Orange County New York. Mechanicstown has a 2024 population of 8,914. Mechanicstown is currently growing at a rate of 1.68% annually and its population has increased by 14.72% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,770 in 2020.
The average household income in Mechanicstown is $80,358 with a poverty rate of 16.11%. The median age in Mechanicstown is 41.8 years: 36 years for males, and 45.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mechanicstown was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,807 | 44.16% |
| Black or African American | 2,286 | 26.52% |
| Other race | 1,147 | 13.31% |
| Two or more races | 1,032 | 11.97% |
| Asian | 310 | 3.6% |
| Native American | 27 | 0.31% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.13% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,497 | 2.4 | 49.2 | 50.8 |
| Non Family | 1,502 | 1.2 | 40.1 | 59.9 |
| Married | 1,282 | 3.28 | 58.4 | 41.6 |
| Female | 486 | 3.26 | 53.3 | 46.7 |
| Male | 227 | 3.59 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
49.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 615 | 10.32% |
| Associates Degree | 467 | 7.83% |
| Bachelors Degree | 784 | 13.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 431 | 7.23% |
| High School Graduate | 2,050 | 34.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 371 | 6.22% |
| Some College | 1,244 | 20.87% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,555 | 2,236 | 629 |
| Black | 1,784 | 1,613 | 380 |
| Hispanic | 1,321 | 880 | 77 |
| Other Race | 637 | 465 | 33 |
| 2+ Races | 405 | 289 | 74 |
| Asian | 210 | 175 | 70 |
| Native American | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Islander | 11 | 11 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 33.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $78,833 | $85,741 | $63,347 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,331 | $81,111 | $72,917 |
| High School Graduate | $45,121 | $47,051 | $28,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $25,764 | $118,561 |
| Overall | $56,865 | $65,268 | $55,823 |
| Some College | $57,931 | $60,294 | $57,897 |
$56,865
Average Earnings
$65,268
Average Male
$55,823
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
74.16% of Mechanicstown residents speak only English, while 25.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 19.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,602 | 707 | 27.17% |
| Other | 1,142 | 423 | 37.04% |
| White | 2,799 | 303 | 10.83% |
| Multiple | 1,032 | 289 | 28% |
| Black | 2,275 | 268 | 11.78% |
16.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.6%
Male Poverty Rate
19.45%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mechanicstown is Other, with 37.04% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mechanicstown is White, with 10.83% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.28%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.51% |
| High School | 13.91% |
| Some College | 10.86% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.52% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 10.29% |
| Male Employed | 7.28% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,211 | $96,128 |
| Households | $80,796 | $80,358 |
| Married Families | $105,922 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $45,054 | $56,241 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
39.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
36.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
319
Number of Veterans
319
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 242 |
| Second Gulf War | 23 |
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Korea | 18 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 137 |
| 75+ | 136 |
| 55 to 64 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
| 35 to 54 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 247 | 7.63% |
| Black | 49 | 2.58% |
| Hispanic | 25 | 1.38% |
| Other Race | 23 | 2.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.5%
Labor Force Participation
49.2%
Employment Rate
12.4%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
67.35%
Born in Mechanicstown
77.19%
Native Born
22.81%
Foreign Born
11.74%
Non Citizen
11.07%
Naturalized
77.19% of Mechanicstown residents were born in the United States, with 67.35% having been born in New York. 11.74% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,914 | 147 | 1.68% |
| 2023 | 8,767 | 147 | 1.71% |
| 2022 | 8,620 | 843 | 10.84% |
| 2021 | 7,777 | 7 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 7,770 | 901 | 13.12% |
| 2019 | 6,869 | -88 | -1.26% |
| 2018 | 6,957 | 53 | 0.77% |
| 2017 | 6,904 | -78 | -1.12% |
| 2016 | 6,982 | -148 | -2.08% |
| 2015 | 7,130 | 100 | 1.42% |
| 2014 | 7,030 | 156 | 2.27% |
| 2013 | 6,874 | 159 | 2.37% |
| 2012 | 6,715 | -392 | -5.52% |
| 2011 | 7,107 | 249 | 3.63% |
| 2010 | 6,858 | 0 | 0% |