Mechanicsville, PA population by race
The table below shows Mechanicsville's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 447 | 96.34% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.65% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 0 | - |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 14 | 3.02% |
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Mechanicsville population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Mechanicsville has a population in 3 of the race categories.
This confirms that Mechanicsville's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Mechanicsville population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 96.34% are white, 0.65% are Black or African American and 3.02% are multiracial.
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Mechanicsville, PA population by race.
The largest racial group in Mechanicsville is White with a population of 447 (96.34% of the total population).
Mechanicsville 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the borough.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Mechanicsville is White with a population of 447 (96.34% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 14 (3.02% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Mechanicsville, PA
By ethnicity, 19 (4.09% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 445 (95.91% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Mechanicsville, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 441 (99.10% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Mechanicsville, PA Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Mechanicsville's Non-Hispanic population.
Mechanicsville Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 441 | 99.10% |
| Black or African American alone | 3 | 0.67% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 1 | 0.22% |
Among the Hispanic population in Mechanicsville, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 17 (89.47% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Mechanicsville, PA Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Mechanicsville's Hispanic population.
Mechanicsville Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 2 | 10.53% |
| Puerto Rican | 17 | 89.47% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 0 | 0.00% |
Things to know
What percentage of Mechanicsville, PA is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 4.09% of Mechanicsville population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Mechanicsville, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 17 (89.47% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Mechanicsville, PA have?
Mechanicsville, PA has 3 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 0.65% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Mechanicsville is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Mechanicsville, PA?
With 95.91% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Mechanicsville.
That being said, with a 0.65% of the total population, Black or African Americans are the largest racial minority in Mechanicsville.
What is the majority race in Mechanicsville, PA?
With a population of 447 (96.34% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Mechanicsville.
Black or African Americans are second largest race in Mechanicsville, with 0.65% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates
