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Mechanicsville, IA


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Mechanicsville, Iowa

Mechanicsville, Iowa is 21 miles E of Cedar Rapids, Iowa (center to center) and 185 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. It is in Cedar county. The population of the city is 1,173.

The People and Families of Mechanicsville

In Mechanicsville, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mechanicsville had a median family income of $44,500.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from Mechanicsville.

Mechanicsville Housing

Of the housing in Mechanicsville, approximately 80% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the city is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities.

Commuting

In Mechanicsville, 91% of commuters drive to work.

Comparative Profile of Mechanicsville, IA

Comparing Mechanicsville to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Iowa (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens86
Female Share of the Population77
Age of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women64
Well-Paid Single Men63
Children Under 5 Years Old55
Male Share of the Population44
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income76
College Educated Adults43

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Working at Home87
Public Transportation Use78
Short Commute Times21
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Rents76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Property Taxes56
People Living Alone53
Seasonal and Vacation Housing47
Housing Recently Built23
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