McIntosh County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Name: McIntosh County, North Dakota Demographics
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McIntosh County, North Dakota has a population of 2,497, the 36th most populous county in North Dakota. The median household income is $64,419 and the median home value is $84,200. The poverty rate is 12.3%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

McIntosh County Quick Facts

Population 2,497

Median Household Income $64,419

Median Home Value $84,200

Poverty Rate 12.3%

Unemployment Rate 3.1%

Median Age 53.0 years

Homeownership Rate 79.2%

Affordability Ratio 1.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 20.9%

High School Graduation 89.9%

Cities/Places 5

Population 2,497 36th of 53

Median Income $64,419 16% lower than state

Poverty Rate 12.3%

Unemployment 3.1%

How McIntosh County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,512	2,497	-0.6%
Median household income	$64,236	$64,419	+0.3%
Median home value	$80,300	$84,200	+4.9%

Median Household Income

McIntosh

$64,419

$76,657

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

McIntosh

$84,200

$249,900

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.9%

$25K-$50K 17.2%

$50K-$100K 36.1%

$100K+ 23.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.6%

$10K-$15K

4.9%

$15K-$20K

7.2%

$20K-$25K

5.3%

$25K-$30K

2.8%

$30K-$35K

3.2%

$35K-$40K

2.9%

$40K-$45K

5.9%

$45K-$50K

2.3%

$50K-$60K

5.8%

$60K-$75K

12.4%

$75K-$100K

18.0%

$100K-$125K

8.9%

$125K-$150K

4.0%

$150K-$200K

7.7%

$200K+

3.1%

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 2.8%|National: 5.2%

59.4% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 79.2%

Renter 20.8%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $608/mo 11.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.6%

18-34

12.4%

35-54

20.9%

55-74

30.8%

75+

17.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 32 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in McIntosh County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Wishek	849	$69,904	12.9%	$100,600
Ashley	599	$42,540	13.2%	$58,900
Zeeland	96	$33,750	29.2%	$24,300
Venturia	75	N/A	89.3%	$22,300
Lehr	66	$48,036	18.2%	$46,300

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Population Overview

McIntosh County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 2,497. It is the 36th most populous county out of 53 in North Dakota. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in McIntosh County is 53.0 years. This is 48% higher than the state median of 35.9 years. 17.3% 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 $64,419. This is 16% lower than the state median of $76,657. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 11% higher than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $84,200. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $249,900. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, McIntosh County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 62.8%.

Race & Ethnicity

McIntosh County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.3%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.3%.

Education

20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 32.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.9%.

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 North Dakota 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of McIntosh County, North Dakota?

McIntosh County has a population of 2,497, making it the 36th most populous county in North Dakota.

What is the median income in McIntosh County?

The median household income in McIntosh County is $64,419 with a poverty rate of 12.3%.

How many cities are in McIntosh County, North Dakota?

McIntosh County contains 5 Census-designated places.