Mechanic Falls, ME Demographics

A map of Mechanic Falls's Population by Race

Mechanic Falls, Maine had a population of 2,257 in 2020. It was 91.8% White, 0.7% Black, 0.4% Asian, 1.2% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 5.4% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mechanic Falls, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 155 places in Maine, Mechanic Falls is the 62nd most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Mechanic Falls's White Population

2,072 residents of Mechanic Falls identify as White, or 91.8%. This makes the White share of the population of Mechanic Falls roughly similar to the White share of the population of Maine (90.2% White). Of the 155 places in Maine, Mechanic Falls is ranked #83 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Mechanic Falls is more White than neighboring Auburn (86.9% White), and Norway (90.3% White). Mechanic Falls is less White than neighboring Oxford (93.6% White), and Casco (92.1% White).

Mechanic Falls's Black Population

16 residents of Mechanic Falls identify as Black, or 0.7%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mechanic Falls roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Maine (1.8% Black). Of the 155 places in Maine, Mechanic Falls is ranked #59 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Mechanic Falls is more Black than neighboring Oxford (0% Black), South Paris (0.4% Black), Casco (0.3% Black), and Norway (0.5% Black). Mechanic Falls is less Black than neighboring Auburn (4.4% Black).

Mechanic Falls's Asian Population

10 residents of Mechanic Falls identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mechanic Falls roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Maine (1.2% Asian). Of the 155 places in Maine, Mechanic Falls is ranked #104 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Mechanic Falls is more Asian than neighboring Oxford (0% Asian), South Paris (0.3% Asian), and Casco (0% Asian). Mechanic Falls is less Asian than neighboring Auburn (1% Asian), and Norway (1.1% Asian).

Mechanic Falls's Hispanic Population

26 residents of Mechanic Falls identify as Hispanic, or 1.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mechanic Falls roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Maine (2% Hispanic). Of the 155 places in Maine, Mechanic Falls is ranked #106 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Mechanic Falls is more Hispanic than neighboring Oxford (0.9% Hispanic). Mechanic Falls is less Hispanic than neighboring Auburn (2.4% Hispanic), South Paris (2% Hispanic), Casco (2.7% Hispanic), and Norway (1.4% Hispanic).

Mechanic Falls's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Mechanic Falls identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mechanic Falls roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maine (0.9% Native American/Other). Of the 155 places in Maine, Mechanic Falls is ranked #109 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Mechanic Falls is more Native American/Other than neighboring Oxford (0.3% Native American/Other), and Norway (0.4% Native American/Other). Mechanic Falls is less Native American/Other than neighboring Auburn (0.7% Native American/Other), South Paris (0.9% Native American/Other), and Casco (1.5% Native American/Other).

Mechanic Falls's Multiracial Population

121 residents of Mechanic Falls identify as Multiracial, or 5.4%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mechanic Falls roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maine (3.9% Multiracial). Of the 155 places in Maine, Mechanic Falls is ranked #15 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Mechanic Falls is more Multiracial than neighboring Oxford (5.3% Multiracial), Auburn (4.7% Multiracial), South Paris (4.6% Multiracial), and Casco (3.3% Multiracial). Mechanic Falls is less Multiracial than neighboring Norway (6.2% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.