Mechanicsburg, PA Demographics
A map of Mechanicsburg's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 7,778 | 83.5% |
Multiracial | 429 | 4.6% |
Hispanic | 421 | 4.5% |
Black | 386 | 4.1% |
Asian | 227 | 2.4% |
Native American/Other | 70 | 0.8% |
Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania had a population of 9,311 in 2020. It was 83.5% White, 4.1% Black, 2.4% Asian, 4.5% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 4.6% 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 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Mechanicsburg is the 102nd 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
7,778 residents of Mechanicsburg identify as White, or 83.5%. This makes the White share of the population of Mechanicsburg slightly larger than the White share of the population of Pennsylvania (73.5% White). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Mechanicsburg is ranked #1451 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Mechanicsburg is more White than neighboring Messiah College (69.1% White), and Camp Hill (82.4% White). Mechanicsburg is less White than neighboring New Kingstown (86.2% White), and Dillsburg (88.3% White).
Mechanicsburg's Black Population
386 residents of Mechanicsburg identify as Black, or 4.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mechanicsburg slightly less than the Black share of the population of Pennsylvania (10.5% Black). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Mechanicsburg is ranked #355 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Mechanicsburg is more Black than neighboring Shiremanstown (3.1% Black), New Kingstown (1.3% Black), Camp Hill (2.6% Black), and Dillsburg (1.2% Black). Mechanicsburg is less Black than neighboring Messiah College (5.9% Black).
Mechanicsburg's Asian Population
227 residents of Mechanicsburg identify as Asian, or 2.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mechanicsburg roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.9% Asian). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Mechanicsburg is ranked #270 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Mechanicsburg is more Asian than neighboring Dillsburg (2.2% Asian). Mechanicsburg is less Asian than neighboring Shiremanstown (2.7% Asian), Messiah College (12.5% Asian), New Kingstown (3.7% Asian), and Camp Hill (5.4% Asian).
Mechanicsburg's Hispanic Population
421 residents of Mechanicsburg identify as Hispanic, or 4.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mechanicsburg roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Pennsylvania (8.1% Hispanic). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Mechanicsburg is ranked #506 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Mechanicsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring Dillsburg (4% Hispanic). Mechanicsburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Shiremanstown (6.7% Hispanic), Messiah College (7.8% Hispanic), New Kingstown (5.5% Hispanic), and Camp Hill (5.1% Hispanic).
Mechanicsburg's Native American/Other Population
70 residents of Mechanicsburg identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mechanicsburg roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Pennsylvania (0.6% Native American/Other). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Mechanicsburg is ranked #262 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Mechanicsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Messiah College (0.1% Native American/Other), New Kingstown (0.3% Native American/Other), and Dillsburg (0.4% Native American/Other).
Mechanicsburg's Multiracial Population
429 residents of Mechanicsburg identify as Multiracial, or 4.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mechanicsburg roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Pennsylvania (3.5% Multiracial). Of the 1,888 places in Pennsylvania, Mechanicsburg is ranked #394 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Mechanicsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Shiremanstown (3.3% Multiracial), New Kingstown (3.1% Multiracial), Camp Hill (3.8% Multiracial), and Dillsburg (3.9% Multiracial). Mechanicsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Messiah College (4.7% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.