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McIntosh County

Georgia · 11,989 residents (2025 est.) · 431.347 sq mi
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McIntosh County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,273. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $182,700. With a median age of 51.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 51.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 87%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,312
+4%since 2000
from 10,847 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
26 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2009
from 26 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
51.8
+40%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,989 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8K10K11K13K15K1990201020202024McIntosh County
202411K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52.6%(293)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 93.7%(419)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.2%(701)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194%(453)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.6%(411)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.2%(1,382)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.4%(1,174)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.5%(1,300)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.2%(1,831)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7418.3%(2,074)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.9%(1,007)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.4%(267)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,273
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,102 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,457
+142%since 2000
from $14,253 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
+11%since 2010
from 0.446 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$182,700
+87%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$800
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
26.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.2%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+40%since 2009
from 2.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
36
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in McIntosh County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(6,607)
Black36.6%(3,971)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(99)
Asian0.3%(32)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.2%(7,151)
Black28%(3,162)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(302)
Asian0.4%(43)
Other5.8%(654)
Diversity Score
65
+8%since 2009
from 60 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
23
+8%since 2020
from 22 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Puerto Rican0.7%(80)
Dominican0.5%(56)
Mexican0.4%(43)
Cuban0.2%(25)
Peruvian0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(17)
Vietnamese0.1%(16)
Cambodian0.1%(10)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
English15.5%(1,755)
Irish10.5%(1,189)
German7.6%(863)
American7%(793)
Scottish3.7%(416)
French2.9%(331)
Scotch-Irish2.8%(318)
Italian2%(224)
Swedish1.5%(172)
Dutch0.8%(94)
Norwegian0.7%(75)
+ 16 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.3%(31)
Danish0.3%(30)
Austrian0.3%(29)
Russian0.1%(16)
Welsh0.1%(15)
Czech0.1%(9)
British0%(5)
Swiss0%(5)
Haitian0%(5)
Slovak0%(4)
Slovene0%(2)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Scottish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
37.5 min
+83%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.4%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
16.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
6.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.8%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.8%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2012
from 19.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.3%
−66.1 ptssince 2013
from 75.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2017
from 69.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 97.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married30.1%(1,454)
Married52.7%(2,546)
Widowed4.2%(201)
Divorced13.1%(633)
Women 15+
Never married19.8%(1,005)
Married49.4%(2,500)
Widowed12.2%(619)
Divorced18.6%(941)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McIntosh County, Georgia?

McIntosh County, Georgia has about 11,312 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McIntosh County, Georgia?

The typical household in McIntosh County, Georgia earns about $50,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McIntosh County, Georgia expensive?

In McIntosh County, Georgia, the median home is worth about $182,700, and the typical rent is about $800 a month.

How educated are people in McIntosh County, Georgia?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in McIntosh County, Georgia hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McIntosh County, Georgia?

About 23.0% of people in McIntosh County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

Has McIntosh County, Georgia grown since 1990?

Yes, McIntosh County, Georgia has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,678 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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3 ZIP codes
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