Henderson / Mechanicsville, PA

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Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024 · © OpenStreetMap contributors·Sources

Demographics of Henderson / Mechanicsville

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

30.0%

Households with Children

24.5%

School Enrollment K-12

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 8.5%
School Age (5-17): 6.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 40.3%
Working Age (35-54): 21.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.4%
Seniors (65+): 12.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 9.4%
High School / GED: 35.2%
Some College or Associate's: 25.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 20.5%
Single Parents: 3.9%
Couples & Adults: 25.9%
Living Alone: 49.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 84.3%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.9%
Asian: 2.6%
Black or African American: 9.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 37.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 62.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Black Population by Origin

Heritage and national origins within the Black or African American population, as reported to the Census.

African American: 58.0%
Sub-Saharan African: 18.2%
Caribbean: 0.0%
Other Black: 23.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 75.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 19.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.6%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.0%
Spanish: 0.5%
European & Indo-European: 0.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.9%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.8%
Elementary (1-4): 2.6%
Middle School (5-8): 0.5%
High School (9-12): 2.8%
College / Graduate: 25.4%
Not Enrolled: 64.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources