Mechanicstown, NY Demographics

A map of Mechanicstown's Population by Race

Mechanicstown, New York had a population of 8,065 in 2020. It was 34.1% White, 23.2% Black, 4.6% Asian, 33.6% Hispanic, 0.9% Native American/Other, and 3.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mechanicstown, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,293 places in New York, Mechanicstown is the 242nd 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).

Mechanicstown's White Population

2,751 residents of Mechanicstown identify as White, or 34.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Mechanicstown less than the White share of the population of New York (52.5% White). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Mechanicstown is ranked #1246 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Mechanicstown is more White than neighboring Middletown (27.1% White), and Washington Heights (31.5% White). Mechanicstown is less White than neighboring Scotchtown (36.6% White), Goshen (68.6% White), and Bloomingburg (85.8% White).

Mechanicstown's Black Population

1,871 residents of Mechanicstown identify as Black, or 23.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mechanicstown slightly larger than the Black share of the population of New York (13.7% Black). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Mechanicstown is ranked #33 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Mechanicstown is more Black than neighboring Middletown (20.8% Black), Scotchtown (22.8% Black), Goshen (4.5% Black), and Bloomingburg (1.4% Black). Mechanicstown is less Black than neighboring Washington Heights (26.3% Black).

Mechanicstown's Asian Population

373 residents of Mechanicstown identify as Asian, or 4.6%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mechanicstown roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New York (9.5% Asian). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Mechanicstown is ranked #261 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Mechanicstown is more Asian than neighboring Middletown (3.7% Asian), Washington Heights (4% Asian), Goshen (2.9% Asian), and Bloomingburg (0.6% Asian). Mechanicstown is less Asian than neighboring Scotchtown (4.9% Asian).

Mechanicstown's Hispanic Population

2,710 residents of Mechanicstown identify as Hispanic, or 33.6%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mechanicstown larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New York (19.5% Hispanic). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Mechanicstown is ranked #49 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Mechanicstown is more Hispanic than neighboring Washington Heights (33.5% Hispanic), Scotchtown (30.5% Hispanic), Goshen (20.9% Hispanic), and Bloomingburg (7.2% Hispanic). Mechanicstown is less Hispanic than neighboring Middletown (43.6% Hispanic).

Mechanicstown's Native American/Other Population

74 residents of Mechanicstown identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.9%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mechanicstown roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of New York (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Mechanicstown is ranked #309 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Mechanicstown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Goshen (0.5% Native American/Other), and Bloomingburg (0.5% Native American/Other). Mechanicstown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Middletown (1.2% Native American/Other), Washington Heights (2.1% Native American/Other), and Scotchtown (1.3% Native American/Other).

Mechanicstown's Multiracial Population

286 residents of Mechanicstown identify as Multiracial, or 3.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mechanicstown roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New York (3.6% Multiracial). Of the 1,293 places in New York, Mechanicstown is ranked #587 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Mechanicstown is more Multiracial than neighboring Washington Heights (2.5% Multiracial), and Goshen (2.6% Multiracial). Mechanicstown is less Multiracial than neighboring Middletown (3.6% Multiracial), Scotchtown (3.8% Multiracial), and Bloomingburg (4.7% Multiracial).

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