McIntosh, Minnesota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 847, 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 Minnesota, within Polk County. The total population is 847. It ranks as the 388th most populous out of 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota.

Age Demographics

The median age in McIntosh is 31.8 years. This is 18% lower than the state median of 38.8 years. 16.3% 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 is $56,944. This is 36% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 29% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.7%. This is 133% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. 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 2.4%. This is 41% lower than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $103,600. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $329,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, McIntosh is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 59.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% lower than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

McIntosh has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 85.2% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 12.5%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (12.5% vs 7.0%). The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 6.4%.

Education

32.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for McIntosh, Minnesota 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 Minnesota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 914 Census-designated places in Minnesota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.