McIntosh County, North Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

McIntosh County is located in North Dakota with a total population of 2,512. 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 53.8 years. This is 51% higher than the state median of 35.7 years. 17.6% 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 $64,236. This is 15% lower than the state median of $75,949. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 18% lower. The poverty rate stands at 15.4%. This is 46% higher than the state poverty rate of 10.6%. The unemployment rate is 0.9%. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 2.8%. The median home value is $80,300. Housing costs are 67% lower than the state median of $241,100. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, McIntosh County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 25% higher than the state average of 63.4%.

Race & Ethnicity

McIntosh County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.4% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.9%. The Black or African American population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 32.3%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 88.4%.