McIntosh County, North Dakota

ND · FIPS 38051 Republican

Located in North Dakota, McIntosh County has a population of 2,497 residents and a median age of 53.0 years, making it the #3,074 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 12.2%. The median home value is $84,200, and the median household income is $64,419, which is 14% below the national median.

2,497
Population
#3,074 of 3,222
$64,419
Median Income
-14.3% #1,677 of 3,222
53.0 years
Median Age
+36.2% #107 of 3,222
12.2%
Poverty Rate
-2.8% #1,339 of 3,222

Demographics

McIntosh County has a population of 2,497, making it the #3,074 most populous county in the US. The median age is 53.0 years, which is 36.2% above the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.0%
Native Born
4.0%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in McIntosh County is $64,419, ranking #1,677 out of 3,222 counties — 14.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 12.2% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.

Income#1,677
$64,419
-14.3%
vs nation
48th percentile
Per Capita#1,094
$38,018
-7.9%
vs nation
66th percentile
Poverty#1,339
12.2%
-2.8%
vs nation
58th percentile
Unemployment#698
3.1%
-42.3%
vs nation
78th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in McIntosh County is $84,200 (-70.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $608/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.2%.

Home Value#3,138
$84,200
-70.1%
vs nation
2th percentile
Rent#3,040
$608
-47.7%
vs nation
5th percentile
Homeownership#766
79.2%
+23.0%
vs nation
76th percentile

Household Type

Education

In McIntosh County, 20.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 37.8% below the national average, ranking #1,828 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.9% −37.8% vs nation
Rank #1,828 of 3,222
43th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in McIntosh County is 76.0 years. 17.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 8.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#1,275
76.0
+1.1%
vs nation
58th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#1,078
17.0%
-13.1%
vs nation
66th percentile
Diabetes#920
9.6%
-13.8%
vs nation
71th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#809
34.4%
-7.8%
vs nation
74th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#165
4.6
-18.3%
vs nation
95th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#629
3.9
-13.4%
vs nation
80th percentile
Uninsured Rate#1,261
8.2%
-21.6%
vs nation
60th percentile
Physical Inactivity#1,598
26.1%
-1.1%
vs nation
49th percentile
Food Insecurity#168
9.2%
-36.1%
vs nation
95th percentile

Substance Use

17.2% of adults in McIntosh County smoke , 40.9% are obese , and 23.9% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#1,369
17.2%
-4.2%
vs nation
57th percentile
Adult Obesity#2,336
40.9%
+7.9%
vs nation
26th percentile
Excessive Drinking#2,829
23.9%
+20.1%
vs nation
10th percentile

Safety

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Families & Children

16.3% of children in McIntosh County live in poverty .

Child Poverty#1,323
16.3%
-14.2%
vs nation
58th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in McIntosh County is 70.5%. The mean commute time is 12.8 min, which is 53.8% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
70.5% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
12.8 min −53.8% vs nation
Rank #3,196 of 3,222
1th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, McIntosh County voted Republican with a margin of 65.4%. The vote was 16.6% Dem / 82% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 4.1 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +65.4%
16.6% 82%
Dem 1,381 votes Rep
2020 REP +61.3%
17.9% 79.2%
Dem 1,455 votes Rep
2016 REP +60.6%
16.4% 77%
Dem 1,423 votes Rep
2012 REP +37.9%
30.2% 68.1%
Dem 1,510 votes Rep
2008 REP +22.0%
37.8% 59.8%
Dem 1,532 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About McIntosh County, North Dakota

McIntosh County, North Dakota has a total population of 2,497, making it the 3,074th most populous county in the United States. The median age in McIntosh County is 53.0 years, which is 36.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in McIntosh County is $64,419, which ranks #1,677 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 12.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.

The median home value in McIntosh County is $84,200, 70.1% below the national median. Renters in McIntosh County pay a median gross rent of $608 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In McIntosh County, 20.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 37.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 12.8 min.

McIntosh County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.3%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (1.6%).

All data for McIntosh County, North Dakota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.