McIntosh County, Georgia Demographics 2026

Population Overview

McIntosh County is located in Georgia with a total population of 11,312. It is the 118th most populous county out of 159 in Georgia. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in McIntosh County is 51.8 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 37.6 years. 11.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McIntosh County is $50,273. This is 35% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 38% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 23.0%. This is 72% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. 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 3.2%. This is 38% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $182,700. Housing costs are 40% lower than the state median of $303,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.6x. 80.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in McIntosh County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.2% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 28.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 11.0%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 4.5%.

Education

20.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 83.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for McIntosh County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Georgia and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.