McIntosh, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 364, McIntosh's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

McIntosh is a small community located in Alabama, within Washington County. The total population is 364. It ranks as the 453rd most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in McIntosh is 30.2 years. This is 23% lower than the state median of 39.3 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McIntosh is $74,167. This is 16% higher than the state median of $63,999. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 39.3%. This is 152% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 55% lower than the state rate of 4.7%. The median home value is $157,100. Housing costs are 25% lower than the state median of $209,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, McIntosh is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in McIntosh is Black or African American, making up 79.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 15.9%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (15.9%) is well below the state average of 63.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (79.1% vs 25.6%).

Education

15.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 98.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for McIntosh, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.