Mechanicstown, New York facts for kids
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Mechanicstown, New York
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Location in Orange County and the state of New York.
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 Mechanicstown, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Orange |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.41 sq mi (8.82 km2) |
| • Land | 3.35 sq mi (8.67 km2) |
| • Water | 0.06 sq mi (0.14 km2) |
| Elevation | 531 ft (162 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 8,065 |
| • Density | 2,408.18/sq mi (929.81/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-46349 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0956896 |
Mechanicstown is a small community in Orange County, New York, United States. It is known as a hamlet and a census-designated place (CDP). A CDP is a special area that looks like a town but isn't officially governed as one.
In 2020, about 8,065 people lived in Mechanicstown. It is part of a larger area that includes the cities of Poughkeepsie, Newburgh, and Middletown. Mechanicstown is located in the Town of Wallkill, just southeast of the City of Middletown.
Geography of Mechanicstown
Mechanicstown is located at specific coordinates: 41.449568 degrees North and -74.394114 degrees West. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The area of Mechanicstown covers about 3.4 square miles (8.8 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, around 3.3 square miles (8.6 square kilometers). A small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.26 square kilometers), is water.
People of Mechanicstown
The number of people living in Mechanicstown has grown over the years.
- In 2000, there were 6,061 people.
- By 2010, the population increased to 6,858.
- In 2020, the population reached 8,065 people.
The community is made up of people from many different backgrounds. In 2010, the population included:
- 47.1% White
- 28.6% Hispanic
- 20.9% African-American
- 3.1% Asian
- 0.3% Native American
This mix of cultures makes Mechanicstown a diverse place to live.
See also
In Spanish: Mechanicstown (Nueva York) para niños
