Mechanicsville, Virginia is a census-designated place located in Hanover County with a population of 29,005. Mechanicsville has a population density of 485 people per square mile which is much higher than the United States' average population density of 93 people per square mile. This area offers its residents many year-round activities and amenities, such as local businesses like Southern States Cooperative and Firehouse Subs, outdoor activities like horseback riding at Kingsland Equestrian Center and golfing at the LennMar Golf Club, and organizations like the Hanover Arts & Activities Center that offer arts classes and theater performances. In addition, Mechanicsville is filled with sports fans during football season with the nearby Richmond International Raceway and NASCAR Racing Experience. Local teams like the Flying Squirrels baseball team and the Richmond Kickers soccer team also host regular games for area residents to cheer on their favorite teams.
The population in Mechanicsville (zip 23116) is 29,005. There are 462 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Mechanicsville (zip 23116) is 41.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Mechanicsville (zip 23116) is 2.9, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Mechanicsville (zip 23116)
- 63.2% are married
- 7.2% are divorced
- 43.5% are married with children
- 6.3% have children, but are single
Race in Mechanicsville (zip 23116)
- 88.7% are White
- 5.4% are Black
- 1.7% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 2.7% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.1% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander