Mechanicsville, MD Demographics
A map of Mechanicsville's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
White | 1,422 | 85.0% |
Black | 98 | 5.9% |
Multiracial | 72 | 4.3% |
Hispanic | 58 | 3.5% |
Asian | 12 | 0.7% |
Native American/Other | 11 | 0.7% |
Mechanicsville, Maryland had a population of 1,673 in 2020. It was 85.0% White, 5.9% Black, 0.7% Asian, 3.5% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 4.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Mechanicsville, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 536 places in Maryland, Mechanicsville is the 294th 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).
Mechanicsville's White Population
1,422 residents of Mechanicsville identify as White, or 85.0%. This makes the White share of the population of Mechanicsville considerably larger than the White share of the population of Maryland (47.2% White). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Mechanicsville is ranked #173 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Mechanicsville is more White than neighboring Charlotte Hall (74.1% White), Hughesville (54.8% White), and Eagle Harbor (28.4% White). Mechanicsville is less White than neighboring Golden Beach (85.6% White), and Benedict (85.3% White).
Mechanicsville's Black Population
98 residents of Mechanicsville identify as Black, or 5.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Mechanicsville considerably less than the Black share of the population of Maryland (29.1% Black). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Mechanicsville is ranked #295 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Mechanicsville is more Black than neighboring Golden Beach (3.2% Black), and Benedict (1.7% Black). Mechanicsville is less Black than neighboring Charlotte Hall (17.2% Black), Hughesville (30.9% Black), and Eagle Harbor (52.2% Black).
Mechanicsville's Asian Population
12 residents of Mechanicsville identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Mechanicsville slightly less than the Asian share of the population of Maryland (6.8% Asian). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Mechanicsville is ranked #361 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Mechanicsville is more Asian than neighboring Charlotte Hall (0.5% Asian), Golden Beach (0.6% Asian), Benedict (0.4% Asian), and Eagle Harbor (0% Asian). Mechanicsville is less Asian than neighboring Hughesville (2.3% Asian).
Mechanicsville's Hispanic Population
58 residents of Mechanicsville identify as Hispanic, or 3.5%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Mechanicsville slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Maryland (11.8% Hispanic). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Mechanicsville is ranked #361 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Mechanicsville is more Hispanic than neighboring Charlotte Hall (2.2% Hispanic), and Golden Beach (2.6% Hispanic). Mechanicsville is less Hispanic than neighboring Benedict (4.3% Hispanic), Hughesville (4.1% Hispanic), and Eagle Harbor (6% Hispanic).
Mechanicsville's Native American/Other Population
11 residents of Mechanicsville identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Mechanicsville roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Maryland (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Mechanicsville is ranked #233 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Mechanicsville is more Native American/Other than neighboring Benedict (0% Native American/Other). Mechanicsville is less Native American/Other than neighboring Charlotte Hall (1.2% Native American/Other), Hughesville (1.1% Native American/Other), and Eagle Harbor (1.5% Native American/Other).
Mechanicsville's Multiracial Population
72 residents of Mechanicsville identify as Multiracial, or 4.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Mechanicsville roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Maryland (4.4% Multiracial). Of the 536 places in Maryland, Mechanicsville is ranked #255 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Mechanicsville is less Multiracial than neighboring Charlotte Hall (4.8% Multiracial), Golden Beach (7.2% Multiracial), Benedict (8.2% Multiracial), Hughesville (6.7% Multiracial), and Eagle Harbor (11.9% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.