Demographics & People — Mechanicstown, New York
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,479 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~12,900 |
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| Median Age | 40.4 |
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| Total Households | 3,275 |
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| Family Households | 1,927 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.22 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,914 |
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| Black or African American | 2,003 |
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| Asian | 352 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 1,897 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Other groups | 2,960 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 2,670 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 2,093 |
| Hispanic: Puerto Rican | 1,288 |
| German | 976 |
| West Indian (except Hispanic groups) | 829 |
| Italian | 810 |
| Irish | 663 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 640 |
| Jamaican | 432 |
Language
| English Only | 5,516 |
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| Spanish | 829 |
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| Population 5+ | 7,006 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 319 |
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| Population 18+ | 6,631 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 34.3 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 9.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Mechanicstown, New York.
