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Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, in Cumberland county, is 39 miles W of Lancaster, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 66 miles N of Baltimore, Maryland. The town is located in the Harrisburg - Lebanon - Carlisle metropolitan area. Mechanicsburg has a population of 9,042.

The People and Families of Mechanicsburg

In Mechanicsburg, about 56% of adults are married. Mechanicsburg offers a lot of one-person housing.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Mechanicsburg had a median family income of $54,228. People in Mechanicsburg generally have good earning power. The town has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Mechanicsburg than most places. The town enjoys an educated population. This town has lots of successful singles.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Mechanicsburg gave more campaign money ($39,940) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Mechanicsburg Housing

Owners occupy 62% of the housing units in Mechanicsburg. On average, the construction date of housing in the town is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Mechanicsburg, 92% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Mechanicsburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 7%Mechanicsburg Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 8%Mechanicsburg Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)
Top 12%Mechanicsburg Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 14%Mechanicsburg People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 15%Mechanicsburg College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 16%Mechanicsburg Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Mechanicsburg, PA

Comparing Mechanicsburg to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men810
Age of the Population85
Senior Citizens74
Female Share of the Population65
Male Share of the Population56
Children Under 5 Years Old25
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty89
People in Middle Class or Better79
College Educated Adults79
Median Family Income79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work88
Working at Home78
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals77
Affordability of Property Taxes65
Affordability of Rents52
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
Housing Recently Built28

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime63

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