Mechanicsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Mechanicsville, Pennsylvania
|
|
|---|---|
|
Borough
|
|
Pottsville Street in Mechanicsville
|
|
Location of Mechanicsville in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
|
|
 Mechanicsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Location in Pennsylvania
Mechanicsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Location in the United States
|
|
| Country | United States |
| State | Pennsylvania |
| County | Schuylkill |
| Incorporated | 1914 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Borough Council |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.33 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Land | 0.33 sq mi (0.84 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
|
|
| • Total | 461 |
| • Density | 1,414.11/sq mi (546.38/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| Area code(s) | 570 |
| FIPS code | 42-48448 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1215555 |
Mechanicsville is a small borough located in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of the Pottsville Area School District. The borough is situated between the towns of Pottsville and Port Carbon. Pottsville Street is the main road that runs through the community.
In 2020, the population of Mechanicsville was recorded as 463 people.
Contents
Geography of Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville is located at specific coordinates: 40°41′30″N 76°10′54″W / 40.69167°N 76.18167°W. This means it is found at about 40.69 degrees North latitude and 76.18 degrees West longitude.
The United States Census Bureau reports that the borough covers a total area of about 0.3 square miles (0.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, with no significant bodies of water.
Population and People
| Historical population | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 560 | — | |
| 1930 | 706 | 26.1% | |
| 1940 | 748 | 5.9% | |
| 1950 | 540 | −27.8% | |
| 1960 | 588 | 8.9% | |
| 1970 | 663 | 12.8% | |
| 1980 | 519 | −21.7% | |
| 1990 | 540 | 4.0% | |
| 2000 | 515 | −4.6% | |
| 2010 | 457 | −11.3% | |
| 2020 | 463 | 1.3% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 464 | 1.5% | |
| Sources: | |||
The study of a population's characteristics, like age, gender, and background, is called demographics. Here's what the census tells us about Mechanicsville.
Population Changes Over Time
The population of Mechanicsville has changed over the years. In 1920, there were 560 people. The population grew to its highest point in 1940 with 748 residents. Since then, the number of people living in Mechanicsville has generally decreased. By 2020, the population was 463.
Who Lives in Mechanicsville?
According to the 2000 census, there were 515 people living in Mechanicsville. These people made up 209 households, and 149 of these were families.
Most of the people in Mechanicsville were White (98.25%). A small number were African American (0.19%) or Asian (0.19%). About 1.36% of the population identified with two or more races. People of Hispanic or Latino background made up 0.78% of the population.
Households and Families
Out of the 209 households, about 28.7% had children under 18 living with them. More than half (57.4%) were married couples living together. About 9.1% of households were led by a female without a husband present. Roughly 28.7% of households were not families.
Almost a quarter (23.9%) of all households were made up of individuals living alone. About 13.9% of these individuals were 65 years old or older. On average, each household had about 2.46 people, and families had about 2.93 people.
Age and Income
The population of Mechanicsville is spread across different age groups. About 22.5% of the residents were under 18 years old. People aged 65 or older made up 20.4% of the population. The average age in the borough was 42 years old.
In 2000, the average income for a household in Mechanicsville was $34,583 per year. For families, the average income was $40,556. Men generally earned more than women. The average income per person in the borough was $16,511.
About 8.0% of families and 12.1% of the total population lived below the poverty line. This included 18.7% of those under 18 and 16.7% of those aged 65 or older.
Images for kids
-
Location of Mechanicsville in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania.
See also
In Spanish: Mechanicsville (condado de Schuylkill, Pensilvania) para niños
