Mechanicstown, NY Demographics

A map of Mechanicstown's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	3,118	2,710	35.4%	33.6%
White	2,852	2,751	32.4%	34.1%
Black	2,117	1,871	24.0%	23.2%
Multiracial	413	286	4.7%	3.5%
Asian	265	373	3.0%	4.6%
Native American/Other	43	74	0.5%	0.9%

Mechanicstown, New York has an estimated population of 8,808, an increase from the 8,065 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 35.4% Hispanic, 32.4% White, 24.0% Black, 4.7% Multiracial, 3.0% Asian, and 0.5% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Mechanicstown, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Mechanicstown is about as racially diverse as it was in the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than New York overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Mechanicstown, that probability was 71.3% in 2020 and 70.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Mechanicstown is ranked the 228th most populous place in New York, out of 1,291 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). Mechanicstown was ranked the 242nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Mechanicstown's White Population

2,852 residents of Mechanicstown, or 32.4% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Mechanicstown is significantly lower than in New York overall, where 52.8% of the population is White. Mechanicstown ranks 1246th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mechanicstown's White population has grown by an estimated 3.7%. White residents' share of Mechanicstown's population has decreased from 34.1% to 32.4%.

Mechanicstown is more White than neighboring Middletown (27% White), Washington Heights (23.2% White), and Scotchtown (31.4% White). Mechanicstown is less White than neighboring Goshen (73.1% White), and Bloomingburg (97.5% White).

Mechanicstown's Black Population

2,117 residents of Mechanicstown, or 24.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Mechanicstown is considerably higher than in New York overall, where 13.4% of the population is Black. Mechanicstown ranks 33rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mechanicstown's Black population has grown by an estimated 13.1%. Black residents' share of Mechanicstown's population has increased from 23.2% to 24.0%.

Mechanicstown is more Black than neighboring Middletown (21.6% Black), Goshen (1% Black), and Bloomingburg (1.3% Black). Mechanicstown is less Black than neighboring Washington Heights (35.1% Black), and Scotchtown (26.9% Black).

Mechanicstown's Asian Population

265 residents of Mechanicstown, or 3.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Mechanicstown is lower than in New York overall, where 9% of the population is Asian. Mechanicstown ranks 262nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mechanicstown's Asian population has declined by an estimated 29.0%. Asian residents' share of Mechanicstown's population has decreased from 4.6% to 3.0%.

Mechanicstown is more Asian than neighboring Bloomingburg (0% Asian). Mechanicstown is less Asian than neighboring Middletown (3.5% Asian), Washington Heights (5.1% Asian), Scotchtown (5.3% Asian), and Goshen (3.8% Asian).

Mechanicstown's Hispanic Population

3,118 residents of Mechanicstown, or 35.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Mechanicstown is significantly higher than in New York overall, where 19.8% of the population is Hispanic. Mechanicstown ranks 49th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mechanicstown's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 15.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Mechanicstown's population has increased from 33.6% to 35.4%.

Mechanicstown is more Hispanic than neighboring Washington Heights (24.3% Hispanic), Scotchtown (24.5% Hispanic), Goshen (18.7% Hispanic), and Bloomingburg (0.9% Hispanic). Mechanicstown is less Hispanic than neighboring Middletown (43.6% Hispanic).

Mechanicstown's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Mechanicstown, or 0.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Mechanicstown is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Mechanicstown ranks 332nd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mechanicstown's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 41.9%. Native American/Other residents' share of Mechanicstown's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Mechanicstown is more Native American/Other than neighboring Washington Heights (0% Native American/Other), Goshen (0.2% Native American/Other), and Bloomingburg (0.1% Native American/Other). Mechanicstown is less Native American/Other than neighboring Middletown (1.1% Native American/Other), and Scotchtown (1.6% Native American/Other).

Mechanicstown's Multiracial Population

413 residents of Mechanicstown, or 4.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Mechanicstown is comparable to the share in New York overall, where 3.8% of the population is Multiracial. Mechanicstown ranks 588th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,291 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Mechanicstown's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 44.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Mechanicstown's population has increased from 3.5% to 4.7%.

Mechanicstown is more Multiracial than neighboring Middletown (3.2% Multiracial), Goshen (3.2% Multiracial), and Bloomingburg (0.1% Multiracial). Mechanicstown is less Multiracial than neighboring Washington Heights (12.3% Multiracial), and Scotchtown (10.3% 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.