McIntosh, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 80, 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 South Dakota, within Corson County. The total population is 80. It ranks as the 324th most populous out of 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in McIntosh is 61.0 years. This is 61% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. Only 11.3% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in McIntosh is $97,500. This is 30% higher than the state median of $75,081. It is also 21% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.5%. This is 37% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in McIntosh, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $45,800. Housing costs are 82% lower than the state median of $257,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.5x, McIntosh is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in McIntosh is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.8%.

Education

25.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 21% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 94.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for McIntosh, South Dakota 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 South Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.