Census-designated place · New York
Mechanicstown, New York
Mechanicstown, census-designated place, in Orange County, New York. Mechanicstown had 8,808 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,089). GEOID 3646349.
Residents, 2020-2024
8,808
±1,089 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 8,065
Median household income
$81,250
±$23,060 (90% margin)
New York: $85,974
Median home value
$344,200
±$29,181 (90% margin)
New York: $423,800
Median gross rent
$1,687
±$239 (90% margin)
New York: $1,621
Where is Mechanicstown and what county is it in?
Mechanicstown is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Orange County, New York. It covers 3.3 square miles of land, 2,408 residents per square mile in 2020.
Mechanicstown is in the Kiryas Joel-Poughkeepsie-Newburgh, NY metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 2 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Mechanicstown lies entirely within the Town of Wallkill, a town with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Mechanicstown, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Mechanicstown's population at 8,808 (±1,089). The 2020 Census counted 8,065 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Mechanicstown is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Mechanicstown | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,808 ±1,089 | 406,616 | +1,939 |
| Households | 3,568 ±399 | 138,608 | +521 |
| Average household size | 2.41 ±0.22 | 2.84 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,616 ±396 | 149,699 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Mechanicstown?
The median resident of Mechanicstown is 40.4 years old; 25.4% are under 18 and 18.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 35.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 32.4%. 16.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Mechanicstown | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 ±4.9 | 37.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 25.4% ±4.5 pts | 25.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.9% ±3.8 pts | 14.6% | – |
| Male | 45.9% ±4.2 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 35.4% ±6.4 pts | 23.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 32.4% ±6.5 pts | 57.9% | −12.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.0% ±7.4 pts | 10.5% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.0% ±1.7 pts | 2.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7% ±3.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 16.8% ±5.7 pts | 13.7% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 31.9% ±6.1 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.8% ±2.2 pts | 5.2% | – |
| With a disability | 16.0% ±4.9 pts | 11.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.4% ±1.8 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.1% ±2.9 pts | 89.8% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.3% ±5.3 pts | 32.5% | +7.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.2% ±3.1 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 95.6% ±2.1 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Mechanicstown earn?
Half of Mechanicstown's 3,568 households earn less than $81,250 a year (±$23,060), against $97,178 in Orange County and $85,974 in New York. In 2015-2019 it was $66,115 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Mechanicstown | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,250 ±$23,060 | $97,178 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $91,075 ±$8,987 | $124,053 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,167 ±$4,552 | $43,052 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.1% ±9.1 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.2% ±16.9 pts | 18.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 12.2% ±3.6 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.8% ±3.8 pts | 92.0% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 84.6% ±5.9 pts | 89.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Mechanicstown?
Owners occupy 51.7% of Mechanicstown's occupied homes and renters 48.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $344,200 by its owner (±$29,181). The median renter pays $1,687 a month including utilities, and 52.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Mechanicstown | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $344,200 ±$29,181 | $387,900 | +$86,000 |
| Median gross rent | $1,687 ±$239 | $1,680 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 52.1% ±11.7 pts | 48.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,182 ±$369 | $2,664 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.7% ±6.6 pts | 67.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.3% ±6.6 pts | 32.2% | – |
| Housing units | 3,616 ±396 | 149,699 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.0% ±3.2 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 35.4% ±6.6 pts | 61.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 20.9% ±5.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.8% ±4.8 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 16.6% ±5.8 pts | 9.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Mechanicstown work and get to work?
57.7% of Mechanicstown's workers drive alone and 9.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 9.1%.
| Measure | Mechanicstown | Orange County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.8% ±5.5 pts | 63.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 9.1% ±4.5 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 57.7% ±8.1 pts | 66.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 21.9% ±6.2 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.6% ±2.1 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Walked | 2.7% ±3.1 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.0% ±4.7 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.3 min ±5.4 | 34.1 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Mechanicstown?
1 census tract lies mostly in Mechanicstown, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 112Orange County | 5,061 | $95,404 |
| Tract 113.01Orange County | 5,461 | $58,095 |
| Tract 113.02Orange County | 3,500 | $103,108 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Mechanicstown) · Census block assignment files
How does Mechanicstown compare with other places in New York?
Mechanicstown ranks 846th of 1,623 places in New York with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 394th | 1,657 |
| Residents per square mile | 361st | 1,657 |
| Median household income | 846th | 1,623 |
| Per capita income | 1,116th | 1,653 |
| Median home value | 547th | 1,637 |
| Median gross rent | 383rd | 1,515 |
| Poverty rate | 209th | 1,331 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 1,191st | 1,640 |
| Median age | 1,161st | 1,654 |
| Owner-occupied share | 1,515th | 1,639 |
| Work from home | 1,013th | 1,350 |
| Travel time to work | 261st | 1,652 |
Mechanicstown's figures with every place in New York (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Mechanicstown?
9 of the 57 figures for Mechanicstown on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Mechanicstown are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.