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Mechanicsburg Area School District
Mechanicsburg Area School District is a unified school district in Pennsylvania with a community population of 35,298. The median household income is $90,850 and the median age is 38.5.
35,298
Population
2211
People / sq mi
$90,850
Median Income
38.5
Median Age
Mechanicsburg Area School District covers 16 sq mi of land at 2211.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.0% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 55.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$90,850
Median Household Income
$49,244
Per Capita Income
4.8%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$261,200
Median Home Value
$1,326
Median Rent
71.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
97.1%
High School+
47.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mechanicsburg Area School District serves a community with a population of 35,298 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Pennsylvania.
The median household income in Mechanicsburg Area School District is $90,850, with a per capita income of $49,244. The poverty rate is 4.8%.
Mechanicsburg Area School District is 86.0% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 55.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Mechanicsburg Area School District, 97.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 47.2% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Mechanicsburg Area School District is $261,200, with a median rent of $1,326. The homeownership rate is 71.9%.
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Data for Mechanicsburg Area School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4215030).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.