Mechanicsburg, PA Demographics

A map of Mechanicsburg's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	8,545	7,778	87.9%	83.5%
Hispanic	371	421	3.8%	4.5%
Multiracial	282	429	2.9%	4.6%
Asian	222	227	2.3%	2.4%
Native American/Other	156	70	1.6%	0.8%
Black	144	386	1.5%	4.1%

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania has an estimated population of 9,720, an increase from the 9,311 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 87.9% White, 3.8% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 2.3% Asian, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 1.5% Black. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mechanicsburg, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mechanicsburg has become considerably less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Pennsylvania overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Mechanicsburg, that probability was 29.6% in 2020 and 22.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mechanicsburg is ranked the 92nd most populous place in Pennsylvania, out of 2,002 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Mechanicsburg was ranked the 102nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mechanicsburg's White Population

8,545 residents of Mechanicsburg, or 87.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mechanicsburg is considerably higher than in Pennsylvania overall, where 73% of the population is White. Mechanicsburg ranks 1452nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mechanicsburg's White population has grown by an estimated 9.9%. White residents' share of Mechanicsburg's population has increased from 83.5% to 87.9%.

Mechanicsburg is more White than neighboring Shiremanstown (83.6% White), Messiah College (74.2% White), New Kingstown (79.5% White), Camp Hill (84.8% White), and Dillsburg (86.3% White).

Mechanicsburg's Black Population

144 residents of Mechanicsburg, or 1.5% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mechanicsburg is lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 10.3% of the population is Black. Mechanicsburg ranks 355th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mechanicsburg's Black population has declined by an estimated 62.7%. Black residents' share of Mechanicsburg's population has decreased from 4.1% to 1.5%.

Mechanicsburg is more Black than neighboring New Kingstown (0% Black), Camp Hill (0.3% Black), and Dillsburg (0.8% Black). Mechanicsburg is less Black than neighboring Shiremanstown (4.1% Black), and Messiah College (7.2% Black).

Mechanicsburg's Asian Population

222 residents of Mechanicsburg, or 2.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mechanicsburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.8% of the population is Asian. Mechanicsburg ranks 270th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mechanicsburg's Asian population has declined by an estimated 2.2%. Asian residents' share of Mechanicsburg's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.3%.

Mechanicsburg is more Asian than neighboring Dillsburg (1.1% Asian). Mechanicsburg is less Asian than neighboring Shiremanstown (2.6% Asian), Messiah College (4.1% Asian), New Kingstown (20.5% Asian), and Camp Hill (4.3% Asian).

Mechanicsburg's Hispanic Population

371 residents of Mechanicsburg, or 3.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mechanicsburg is slightly lower than in Pennsylvania overall, where 8.7% of the population is Hispanic. Mechanicsburg ranks 507th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mechanicsburg's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 11.9%. Hispanic residents' share of Mechanicsburg's population has decreased from 4.5% to 3.8%.

Mechanicsburg is more Hispanic than neighboring New Kingstown (0% Hispanic). Mechanicsburg is less Hispanic than neighboring Shiremanstown (7.9% Hispanic), Messiah College (9.7% Hispanic), Camp Hill (6.3% Hispanic), and Dillsburg (8.4% Hispanic).

Mechanicsburg's Native American/Other Population

156 residents of Mechanicsburg, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mechanicsburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Mechanicsburg ranks 339th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mechanicsburg's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 122.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mechanicsburg's population has increased from 0.8% to 1.6%.

Mechanicsburg is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shiremanstown (0.6% Native American/Other), Messiah College (0% Native American/Other), New Kingstown (0% Native American/Other), Camp Hill (0.2% Native American/Other), and Dillsburg (0.2% Native American/Other).

Mechanicsburg's Multiracial Population

282 residents of Mechanicsburg, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mechanicsburg is comparable to the share in Pennsylvania overall, where 3.6% of the population is Multiracial. Mechanicsburg ranks 403rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 2,002 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mechanicsburg's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 34.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Mechanicsburg's population has decreased from 4.6% to 2.9%.

Mechanicsburg is more Multiracial than neighboring Shiremanstown (1.2% Multiracial), and New Kingstown (0% Multiracial). Mechanicsburg is less Multiracial than neighboring Messiah College (4.9% Multiracial), Camp Hill (4% Multiracial), and Dillsburg (3.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.