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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

McIntosh County

Georgia · 8,634 residents · 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 $19,182. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 2,213 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $37,000. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.7
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

8,634
−20%vs 2000
vs 10,847 in 2000
1990 – 2025
20 / sq mi
−20%vs 2000
vs 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.7
−12%vs 2000
vs 37.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
8K10K11K13K15K1990201020202024McIntosh County
202411K
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Section 02

Income & economy

$19,182
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,102 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,878
−38%vs 2000
vs $14,253 in 2000
US average: $14,340
22.3%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$37,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $53,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$280
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $369 in 2000
US average: $450
83.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.6% in 2000
16.5% rent
1.9
+9%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.9%(6,607)
Black36.6%(3,971)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(99)
Asian0.3%(32)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.2%(6,532)
1990
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(4,892)
Black43.3%(3,742)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(50)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.1%(5,363)
62
+3%vs 2000
vs 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.7%
−2.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.9%
−14.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.7%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.2 min
+23%vs 2000
vs 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in McIntosh County, Georgia?

McIntosh County, Georgia has about 8,634 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in McIntosh County, Georgia earns about $19,182 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 $37,000, and the typical rent is about $280 a month.

How educated are people in McIntosh County, Georgia?

About 8.7% 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 22.3% of people in McIntosh County, Georgia live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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