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McIntosh County

North Dakota · 2,530 residents · 974.563 sq mi
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McIntosh County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,136. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 860 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $75,700. With a median age of 54.7, 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 54.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,530
−25%since 2000
from 3,390 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.7
+7%since 2000
from 51.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024McIntosh County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,136
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,389 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,281
+122%since 2000
from $15,018 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction23%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,700
+71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
18.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+32%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(3,329)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(28)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(92)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(2,375)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(53)
Asian0.9%(23)
Other1.3%(34)
Diversity Score11.4%(288)
Diversity Score
11
+317%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.6%
+24.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.0 min
−4%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.4%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
4.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−85.6 ptssince 2013
from 92.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McIntosh County, North Dakota?

McIntosh County, North Dakota has about 2,530 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McIntosh County, North Dakota?

The typical household in McIntosh County, North Dakota earns about $51,136 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McIntosh County, North Dakota expensive?

In McIntosh County, North Dakota, the median home is worth about $75,700, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in McIntosh County, North Dakota?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in McIntosh County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McIntosh County, North Dakota?

About 10.2% of people in McIntosh County, North Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has McIntosh County, North Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, McIntosh County, North Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,491 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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