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McIntosh

South Dakota · 109 residents (2025 est.) · 0.73 sq mi
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McIntosh is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,500. Population has fallen 63% since 2000, a loss of 137 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $45,800. With a median age of 61.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 30% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
80
−63%since 2000
from 217 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
110 / sq mi
−63%since 2000
from 297 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
61.0
+43%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:109 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
571261952643331990201020202024McIntosh
202480
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,500
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,259
+243%since 2000
from $15,821 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.0%
+52.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
−13%since 2010
from 0.427 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade20.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,800
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
35.9%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.5
+6%since 2000
from 0.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(16)
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.8%(63)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other20%(16)
Diversity Score42.5%(34)
Diversity Score
42
+488%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.4%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.0 min
−14%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+33.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.5%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
47.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.4%
−27.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 90.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+35.9 ptssince 2017
from 52.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McIntosh, South Dakota?

McIntosh, South Dakota has about 80 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McIntosh, South Dakota?

The typical household in McIntosh, South Dakota earns about $97,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McIntosh, South Dakota expensive?

In McIntosh, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $45,800.

How educated are people in McIntosh, South Dakota?

About 25.4% of adults age 25 and over in McIntosh, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McIntosh, South Dakota?

About 7.5% of people in McIntosh, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has McIntosh, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, McIntosh, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 230 residents, a change of about -74 percent over that period.

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