Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mechanicsburg, OH Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,713

Median Agei

32.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

90.7%1,553

Black

2.9%49

Two or More

2.6%45

Hispanic/Latino

2.4%41

Other

0.9%15

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%6

Asian

0.2%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.4%74

High School Diploma

41.5%479

Some College (<1 yr)

9.5%110

Some College (1+ yr)

13.8%159

Associate's Degree

4%46

Bachelor's Degree

11%127

Master's Degree

4.1%47

Professional Degree

0.3%3

Doctorate

0.2%2

HS or Higher

90.8%

BA or Higher

15.5%

Graduate+

4.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$166,500

Median Renti

$785

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

48.9%318

Renter-Occupied

51.1%332

Total Units

712

Homeownership

48.9%

Vacancy Rate

8.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.1%10

$50K–$100K

14.2%45

$100K–$150K

23.6%75

$150K–$200K

28.9%92

$200K–$300K

24.8%79

$300K–$500K

4.7%15

$1M+

0.6%2

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

126

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%10

2010–2019

0.3%2

2000–2009

1.7%12

1990–1999

4.6%33

1980–1989

3.9%28

1970–1979

18.1%129

1960–1969

6.5%46

1950–1959

8.6%61

1940–1949

2%14

1939 or earlier

52.9%377

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

68.5%445

Electricity

29.2%190

Wood

1.2%8

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%5

Fuel Oil

0.3%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,583

Mean Household Incomei

$71,871

Per Capita Incomei

$29,007

Poverty Ratei

14.3%

Unemploymenti

1.6%

Labor Forcei

735

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4%26

$10K–$15K

9.4%61

$15K–$20K

5.4%35

$20K–$25K

2.2%14

$25K–$30K

9.2%60

$30K–$35K

2.5%16

$35K–$40K

1.8%12

$40K–$45K

5.1%33

$45K–$50K

3.8%25

$50K–$60K

6.8%44

$60K–$75K

12.6%82

$75K–$100K

20.8%135

$100K–$125K

8.5%55

$125K–$150K

3.1%20

$150K–$200K

2%13

$200K+

2.9%19

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

704

Avg. Commutei

29.8 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

723

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

65(5.1% of civilian adults)