Mechanicsville
Census-designated place in St. Mary's County, Maryland
Mechanicsville is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in St. Mary's County, Maryland, with 1,673 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 157 ft (48 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Charlotte Hall, 3.3 miles NW.
- 1,673residents (2020 Census)
- 157 ftelevation · 48 m
- 5.2 sq miland area · 13.4 km²
- 322 / sq mipopulation density
- 20659ZIP code
About Mechanicsville
Mechanicsville is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in St. Mary's County, Maryland, United States. It is adjacent to the community of Charlotte Hall, which is known for its agriculture, Amish population, and the Maryland Veterans Home. Mechanicsville has many small businesses and restaurants along Maryland Route 5 and Maryland Route 235, as well as an enclosed Amish produce market. The community is served by the St. Mary's County Public Schools, including Chopticon High School. At the 2010 census, Mechanicsville had a population of 1,528.
The Amish community in the Mechanicsville area consists of eight church districts and approximately 1,000 people. The Amish first came to the area in 1940. There is also an Old Order Mennonite community in the Mechanisville area. In recent years, increasing development has threatened the Amish community.
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Living in Mechanicsville
- Median household income
- $120,966
- Median home value
- $416,100
- Median rent
- $1,511/mo
- Median age
- 39.9
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Mechanicsville had 1,673 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,673 |
|---|---|
| Density | 322 per sq mi (124 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Mechanicsville at a glance
| State | Maryland (MD) |
|---|---|
| County | St. Mary's County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,673 (2020) |
| Land area | 5.19 sq mi (13.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.01 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 157 ft (48 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.4291° N, 76.7460° W |
| ZIP code | 20659 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2451800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Mechanicsville
- Charlotte Hall3.3 mi NW
- Golden Beach4.9 mi NE
- Benedict6.7 mi NE
- Hughesville8.2 mi N
- Bryantown9.8 mi NW
- Eagle Harbor10.0 mi N
- Leonardtown10.4 mi SE
- Broomes Island10.8 mi E
- Aquasco11.5 mi N
- Prince Frederick11.6 mi NE
- Rock Point11.8 mi SW
- Cobb Island12.7 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Mechanicsville
What county is Mechanicsville in?
Mechanicsville is in St. Mary's County, Maryland.
What is the population of Mechanicsville, MD?
1,673 people lived in Mechanicsville at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Mechanicsville, MD?
The ZIP code of Mechanicsville is 20659.
What is the elevation of Mechanicsville?
157 feet (48 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Mechanicsville?
Charlotte Hall (3.3 mi), Golden Beach (4.9 mi), Benedict (6.7 mi), Hughesville (8.2 mi), Bryantown (9.8 mi).
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