Mechanicsburg, IL Demographics
A map of Mechanicsburg's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 612 | 92.4% |
Multiracial | 28 | 4.2% |
Hispanic | 13 | 2.0% |
Black | 6 | 0.9% |
Native American/Other | 2 | 0.3% |
Asian | 1 | 0.2% |
Mechanicsburg, Illinois had a population of 662 in 2020. It was 92.4% White, 0.9% Black, 0.2% Asian, 2.0% Hispanic, 0.3% Native American/Other, and 4.2% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mechanicsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Mechanicsburg is the 822nd 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).
Mechanicsburg's White Population
612 residents of Mechanicsburg identify as White, or 92.4%. This makes the White share of the population of Mechanicsburg considerably larger than the White share of the population of Illinois (58.3% White). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Mechanicsburg is ranked #547 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Mechanicsburg is more White than neighboring Dawson (90.6% White), and Riverton (88.8% White). Mechanicsburg is less White than neighboring Buffalo (93.3% White), Cornland (96.6% White), and Edinburg (93.5% White).
Mechanicsburg's Black Population
6 residents of Mechanicsburg identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mechanicsburg less than the Black share of the population of Illinois (13.9% Black). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Mechanicsburg is ranked #595 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Mechanicsburg is more Black than neighboring Buffalo (0.4% Black), Dawson (0.2% Black), and Edinburg (0.2% Black). Mechanicsburg is less Black than neighboring Cornland (1.1% Black), and Riverton (1.4% Black).
Mechanicsburg's Asian Population
1 residents of Mechanicsburg identify as Asian, or 0.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mechanicsburg slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Illinois (5.8% Asian). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Mechanicsburg is ranked #862 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Mechanicsburg is more Asian than neighboring Dawson (0% Asian), Cornland (0% Asian), and Edinburg (0% Asian). Mechanicsburg is less Asian than neighboring Buffalo (0.4% Asian), and Riverton (0.5% Asian).
Mechanicsburg's Hispanic Population
13 residents of Mechanicsburg identify as Hispanic, or 2.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mechanicsburg less than the Hispanic share of the population of Illinois (18.2% Hispanic). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Mechanicsburg is ranked #942 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Mechanicsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Buffalo (0.9% Hispanic), Dawson (1.7% Hispanic), Cornland (0% Hispanic), and Edinburg (1.7% Hispanic). Mechanicsburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Riverton (2.3% Hispanic).
Mechanicsburg's Native American/Other Population
2 residents of Mechanicsburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.3%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mechanicsburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Illinois (0.5% Native American/Other). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Mechanicsburg is ranked #806 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Mechanicsburg is less Native American/Other than neighboring Buffalo (0.4% Native American/Other), Dawson (0.4% Native American/Other), Cornland (1.1% Native American/Other), Riverton (0.9% Native American/Other), and Edinburg (1.7% Native American/Other).
Mechanicsburg's Multiracial Population
28 residents of Mechanicsburg identify as Multiracial, or 4.2%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mechanicsburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Illinois (3.2% Multiracial). Of the 1,466 places in Illinois, Mechanicsburg is ranked #441 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Mechanicsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Cornland (1.1% Multiracial), and Edinburg (3% Multiracial). Mechanicsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Buffalo (4.5% Multiracial), Dawson (7.1% Multiracial), and Riverton (6% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.