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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

McIntosh County

Georgia · 10,847 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 $30,102. Population has grown 26% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $53,500. Households here earn about 29% less than the Georgia median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,847
+26%since 1990
from 8,634 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 20 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
37.0
+13%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,102
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,182 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,253
+61%since 1990
from $8,878 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
18.7%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 22.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$369
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $280 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
83.6%
+0.2 ptssince 1990
from 83.5% in 1990
16.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
−8%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 8.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.2%
+14.3 ptssince 1990
from 56.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
−18%since 1990
from 25.2 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in McIntosh County, Georgia?

McIntosh County, Georgia has about 10,847 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in McIntosh County, Georgia earns about $30,102 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 $53,500, and the typical rent is about $369 a month.

How educated are people in McIntosh County, Georgia?

About 11.1% 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 18.7% 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 2,213 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 1103Census Tract 1102.01Census Tract 1102.02Census Tract 1101.03Census Tract 1101.01Census Tract 1101.02Census Tract 9900Census Tract 9800
3 ZIP codes
ZIP 31331ZIP 31305ZIP 31327
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