McIntosh County, Georgia Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 118th-largest in Georgia

The population of McIntosh County, Georgia is 11,187 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 118th-largest county in Georgia. The median household income is $50,348, the median home value is $173,900, and the median age is 52.1.

The population of McIntosh County has declined 17.6% since 2010 (14,312 → 11,800), a -1.37% annualized rate.

McIntosh County within Georgia · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

11,187

Population

-1.37%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$50,348

Median Income

$173,900

Median Home Value

McIntosh County covers 431 sq mi of land at 25.9 people per square mile.

About McIntosh County, GA

McIntosh County is a county in Georgia with a population of 11,187. It ranks #118 among counties in Georgia by population. The median age is 52.1, older than the national median. The population is 50.3% male and 49.7% female.

The median household income in McIntosh County is $50,348, below the US median of $74,580. 13.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $173,900, with monthly rent averaging $781. The homeownership rate of 80.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Educational attainment in McIntosh County reflects 18.6% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 13.7% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 34.1 minutes each way.

McIntosh County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of McIntosh County had a population of 14,312 in 2010 and 11,800 in 2024, a -17.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 14,312 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.14%.

11,800

Population (2024)

14,312

Population (2010)

14,312

Peak (2010)

-1.14%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	14,312	-	-	estimate
2011	14,226	-86	-0.60%	estimate
2012	13,887	-339	-2.38%	estimate
2013	14,030	+143	+1.03%	estimate
2014	14,067	+37	+0.26%	estimate
2015	14,033	-34	-0.24%	estimate
2016	14,068	+35	+0.25%	estimate
2017	14,092	+24	+0.17%	estimate
2018	14,243	+151	+1.07%	estimate
2019	14,294	+51	+0.36%	estimate
2020	10,984	-3,310	-23.16%	estimate
2021	11,056	+72	+0.66%	estimate
2022	11,190	+134	+1.21%	estimate
2023	11,532	+342	+3.06%	estimate
2024	11,800	+268	+2.32%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	63.3%
Black or African American	29.8%
Asian	0.1%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	3.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

52.1

Median Age

49.7%

Female

50.3%

Male

29.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

2.7%

5–9

3.7%

10–14

6.1%

15–19

4.8%

20–24

3.7%

25–34

12.1%

35–44

9.4%

45–54

11.8%

55–59

8.8%

60–64

7.6%

65–74

18.5%

75–84

8.5%

85+

2.4%

Children (under 15): 12.5% · Seniors (65+): 29.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$50,348$-24,316 vs state
Mean household income	$67,198
Per-capita income	$29,599
Poverty rate	13.7%+3.8% vs state
Unemployment rate	1.5%
Employment-to-population	44.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.3%

Finance & real estate

15.5%

Manufacturing

12.6%

Retail trade

6.8%

Construction

4.9%

Education & health care

4.8%

Public administration

4.6%

Arts, entertainment & food

4.2%

The largest employment sector in McIntosh County is professional & business services, accounting for 21.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

1.0%

Carpool

78.3%

Public transit

13.7%

Work from home

34.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$173,900$-99,000 vs state

Median home value

$781

Median rent

80.2%

Homeownership rate

6,796

Total housing units

70.4%

Occupied

29.6%

Vacant

19.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.5%

With health insurance

92.0%

With broadband internet

29.4%

Foreign-born

8.1%

Veterans (18+)

25.7%

With a disability

98.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

81.6%

High School+

18.6%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

McIntosh County, Georgia has a population of 11,187 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 118th-largest county in Georgia. Population density is 26 people per square mile.

The population of McIntosh County has declined 17.6% since 2010 (14,312 → 11,800), a -1.37% annualized rate.

The median household income in McIntosh County, Georgia is $50,348, with mean (average) household income of $67,198 and per-capita income of $29,599. 13.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In McIntosh County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (63.3%), Black or African American (29.8%), Hispanic or Latino (3.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in McIntosh County, Georgia is 52.1 years. Residents are 49.7% female and 50.3% male.

The median home value in McIntosh County is $173,900 and median monthly rent is $781. 80.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 6,796 total housing units, 29.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in McIntosh County, Georgia is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.5%.

Atlanta is among the largest cities associated with McIntosh County, Georgia, with a population of 499,287.