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McIntosh County

Georgia · 10,975 residents · 431.347 sq mi
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McIntosh County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,262. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $152,700. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,975
+1%since 2000
from 10,847 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
25 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.2
+36%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K10K11K13K15K1990201020202024McIntosh County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,262
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,102 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,352
+99%since 2000
from $14,253 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,700
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$798
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
22.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+53%since 2000
from 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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(7,060)
Black28.9%(3,176)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(231)
Asian0.4%(43)
Other1.3%(141)
Diversity Score58.9%(6,463)
Segregation Score21.5%(2,365)
Diversity Score
59
−2%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
22
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.5%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.5%
+15.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.6 min
+44%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.5%
−62.9 ptssince 2013
from 75.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McIntosh County, Georgia?

McIntosh County, Georgia has about 10,975 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McIntosh County, Georgia earns about $56,262 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 $152,700, and the typical rent is about $798 a month.

How educated are people in McIntosh County, Georgia?

About 17.5% 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 15.0% 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 2,341 residents, a change of about 27 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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