| Place Name | Mechanicsville |
| Place Type | Census Designated Place |
| ZIP Code(s) | 23111 23116 |
| County | Hanover County |
| Area Code(s) | 804 |
| Timezone | Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) |
| Population (2022) | 36,621 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | 8.62% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 87.05% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Richmond, VA |
| US Congressional District(s) | Virginia 1st |
| House of Delegates Districts | 97 |
| State Senate Districts | 4 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 87.05% |
| African American | 9.18% |
| Hispanic | 0.22% |
| Asian | 1.62% |
| Native American | 0.06% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 1.86% |