Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mechanicsburg, IL Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

728

Median Agei

42.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

91.5%666

Two or More

7.4%54

Hispanic/Latino

1.1%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

10.1%50

High School Diploma

35.8%178

Some College (<1 yr)

8.2%41

Some College (1+ yr)

18.9%94

Associate's Degree

4.2%21

Bachelor's Degree

17.5%87

Master's Degree

1.8%9

Professional Degree

0.8%4

Doctorate

1.8%9

HS or Higher

99.2%

BA or Higher

21.9%

Graduate+

4.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$188,800

Median Renti

$958

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

90.4%254

Renter-Occupied

9.6%27

Total Units

297

Homeownership

90.4%

Vacancy Rate

5.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

3.5%9

$50K–$100K

12.6%32

$100K–$150K

20.9%53

$150K–$200K

18.1%46

$200K–$300K

17.3%44

$300K–$500K

26.4%67

$500K–$1M

1.2%3

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2010–2019

12.5%37

2000–2009

24.6%73

1990–1999

8.4%25

1980–1989

3.4%10

1970–1979

10.8%32

1960–1969

17.5%52

1950–1959

6.4%19

1939 or earlier

16.5%49

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

72.2%203

Electricity

24.6%69

No Fuel

1.8%5

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%4

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$93,125

Mean Household Incomei

$107,840

Per Capita Incomei

$40,477

Poverty Ratei

8.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

406

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5%14

$10K–$15K

8.2%23

$15K–$20K

1.1%3

$20K–$25K

1.1%3

$25K–$30K

0.7%2

$30K–$35K

2.1%6

$35K–$40K

1.1%3

$40K–$45K

3.2%9

$45K–$50K

1.4%4

$50K–$60K

8.9%25

$60K–$75K

11.4%32

$75K–$100K

10.3%29

$100K–$125K

10.3%29

$125K–$150K

10.7%30

$150K–$200K

9.3%26

$200K+

15.3%43

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

20.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

383

Avg. Commutei

25.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

394

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

32(5.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

99.5%Insured

0.5%Uninsured