Mechanicsville, VA is a community located in Hanover County with a population of 37,767 people. It has a population density of 1,396 people per square mile, which is significantly lower than the US average of 93 people per square mile. This rural area is home to many local businesses and organizations such as the popular Mechanicsville Ice House, Dunning Electric Company, and the Mechanicsville branch of the YMCA. Numerous year-round outdoor activities are available in the area as well such as camping at Pocahontas State Park and canoeing or kayaking on Cold Harbor Creek. Local sporting events include baseball games at Pole Green Park and basketball tournaments at King William High School.
The population in Mechanicsville is 37,767. There are 1,332 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mechanicsville is 41.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mechanicsville is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mechanicsville
- 53.2% are married
- 10.0% are divorced
- 36.3% are married with children
- 12.7% have children, but are single
Race in Mechanicsville
- 83.3% are White
- 9.4% are Black
- 1.6% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 2.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander