Mechanicsville, Iowa
Mechanicsville: Human settlement in Cedar County, Iowa, United States of America
About
Mechanicsville is a city located in the county of Cedar in the U.S. state of Iowa. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,146 and a population density of 532 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,116 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Mechanicsville
| Population : | 1,116 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Iowa (United States) |
| County : | Cedar County |
| Postal code : | 52306 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 563 |
| Area : | 2.16 km2 |
| Altitude : | 922 feet / 281 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 02:36:49 (22nd December 2024) |
| Density : | 518 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.69% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Mechanicsville is located at 41°54'16"N 91°15'17"W (41.9044600, -91.2546100).
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Official website of Mechanicsville
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Mechanicsville decreased by 2.69% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 1,146 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,132 | -1.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,123 | -0.8% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,115 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,117 | 0.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,113 | -0.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,119 | 0.54% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,126 | 0.62% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,130 | 0.35% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,129 | -0.09% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,116 | -1.16% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,426 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,797 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -6.4% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,544 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,398 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 22.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 21.3% |
| Female persons, % : | 62.9% |
| White only, percent : | 51.5% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 47.1% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 1.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.0% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.3% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 0.5% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 51.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 296 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.0% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.0% |
Mechanicsville zip code is 52306.
County name: Cedar, County
fips: 19031
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 51.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $107,600 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,114 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $324 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $593 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,569 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.08 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 90.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 0.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.4% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 74.7% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 87.7% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 21.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 10.7% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.6% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 59.2% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 57.0% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 137,668 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 85,582 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 313,527 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $59,056 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $32,900 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $20,792 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 21.0% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 975 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 446 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 417 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 229 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 660 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 109 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 768 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 832.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 6.49 |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 62.5% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $222,800 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,411 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $446 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $962 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 14,692 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.52 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 84.5% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 8.9% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 87.3% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 81.6% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 88.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 9.6% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 10.2% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 55.5% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 44,336 |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 262,537 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 984,984 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 620,575 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $19,637 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.0 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $59,745 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $32,996 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 3,180 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,931 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 847 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 355 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,668 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 368 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 2,522 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 970.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 31.20 |
Schools in Mechanicsville
College & universities near Mechanicsville, IA
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 153162 | Cornell College | Mount Vernon (IA) | 52314-1098 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Mechanicsville, IA
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| DVP | Davenport, Iowa | 304 West River Drive | BUS |
| RKI | Rock Island, IL | 3500 5th Avenue | BUS |
| MLI | Moline, Illinois | 1200 River Drive | BUS |
| MTP | Mount Pleasant | 418 North Adams Street | RAIL |
Post offices near Mechanicsville
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanicsvill Post Office | Mechanicsville (IA) | 52306 |
Other places with the same name (3)
- Mechanicsville , Virginia town in Frederick County, Maryland, United States with a population of 36,348 people.
- Mechanicsville , Pennsylvania unincorporated community in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania with a population of 432 people.
Other cities in Cedar County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Cedar County , IA.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Tipton | 3,178 | Town in Iowa |
| West Branch | 2,519 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Durant | 1,857 | City in Cedar County, Iowa |
| Clarence | 965 | City in Iowa, USA |
| Lowden | 761 | City in Iowa, United States |
| Stanwood | 650 | Human settlement in Cedar County, Iowa, United States of America |
| Bennett | 373 | City in Iowa, USA |
Distance to Other Cities
Mechanicsville distances to largest Iowa cities
