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23116

Mechanicsville, VA

Total Population
33,550
Median Household Income
$131,665
Median Home Value
$378,300
Median Rent
$1,840

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$131,665
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$378,300
100.6% above state median
Rent
$1,840
100% above state median
Median Age
40.8 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Mechanicsville, VA

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

High education levels with 52.5% holding bachelor's degrees or higher, well above national average of 33%.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 3.2%, below national average.

Family-oriented community with 70% family households.

Low poverty rate of 2.5%, well below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$131,665
+75.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-59,265,508
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 2.83 people

Total Households
11,837
Family Households
70.2%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Education
26.8%
#2 Industry
Finance
24.3%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
12.3%
Total Employed Residents:9,659

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
2.1%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
2.9%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
1.6%
247 workers
Public Transit
0.1%
9 workers
Total Commuting Workers:15,564
Commute Insights

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
96.8%
18,443 employed
Labor Force
19,071
601 unemployed
Median Age
40.8 years
Per Capita Income
$55,248
Poverty Rate
2.5%

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