Mechanic Falls (CDP), Maine

Mechanic Falls is a census-designated place (CDP) in the town of Mechanic Falls in Androscoggin County, Maine, United States. The population of the CDP was 2,237 at the 2010 census, out of a total town population of 3,031.GeographyThe Mechanic Falls CDP is located at, occupying the eastern half of the town of Mechanic Falls. It lies along the Little Androscoggin River at the intersection of Maine Routes 11, 121, and 124.According to the United States Census Bureau, the CDP has a total area of 14.2sqkm, of which 13.8sqkm is land and 0.3sqkm, or 2.37%, is water.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 2,450 people, 909 households, and 643 families residing in the CDP. The population density was 451.3 people per square mile (174.2/km²). There were 977 housing units at an average density of 180.0/sq mi (69.5/km²). The racial makeup of the CDP was 97.06% White, 0.61% Black or African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.65% Asian, 0.04% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 0.90% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 0.57% of the population.