McIntosh County, North Dakota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 36th-largest in North Dakota

The population of McIntosh County, North Dakota is 2,512 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 36th-largest county in North Dakota. The median household income is $64,236, the median home value is $80,300, and the median age is 53.8.

The population of McIntosh County has declined 12.1% since 2010 (2,800 → 2,461), a -0.92% annualized rate.

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

2,512

Population

-0.92%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$64,236

Median Income

$80,300

Median Home Value

McIntosh County covers 975 sq mi of land at 2.6 people per square mile.

About McIntosh County, ND

Housing cost is the defining feature of McIntosh County: the median home is valued at $80,300. McIntosh County is a county in North Dakota with a population of 2,512. It ranks #36 among counties in North Dakota by population.

The typical household here earns about $64,236, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 14.6%, above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $80,300, with typical rent around $600.

Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 17.0% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Around 8.0% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 10 minutes each way.

McIntosh County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of McIntosh County had a population of 2,800 in 2010 and 2,461 in 2024, a -12.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 2,800 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.91%.

McIntosh County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

2,461

Population (2024)

2,800

Population (2010)

2,800

Peak (2010)

-0.91%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	2,800	-	-	estimate
2011	2,758	-42	-1.50%	estimate
2012	2,750	-8	-0.29%	estimate
2013	2,737	-13	-0.47%	estimate
2014	2,744	+7	+0.26%	estimate
2015	2,716	-28	-1.02%	estimate
2016	2,600	-116	-4.27%	estimate
2017	2,607	+7	+0.27%	estimate
2018	2,556	-51	-1.96%	estimate
2019	2,473	-83	-3.25%	estimate
2020	2,516	+43	+1.74%	estimate
2021	2,519	+3	+0.12%	estimate
2022	2,503	-16	-0.64%	estimate
2023	2,488	-15	-0.60%	estimate
2024	2,461	-27	-1.09%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	92.5%
Black or African American	0.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	1.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

53.8

Median Age

49.9%

Female

50.1%

Male

31.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

4.7%

5–9

2.6%

10–14

7.8%

15–19

4.7%

20–24

1.1%

25–34

11.4%

35–44

11.7%

45–54

7.8%

55–59

6.9%

60–64

10.3%

65–74

13.4%

75–84

10.6%

85+

7.0%

Children (under 15): 15.1% · Seniors (65+): 31.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$64,236$-11,713 vs state
Mean household income	$75,039
Per-capita income	$36,646
Poverty rate	14.6%+8.4% vs state
Unemployment rate	0.6%
Employment-to-population	59.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

25.2%

Agriculture

20.8%

Retail trade

7.2%

Information

6.8%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.4%

Construction

5.8%

Manufacturing

4.3%

Education & health care

3.8%

The largest employment sector in McIntosh County is professional & business services, accounting for 25.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

9.6%

Carpool

70.6%

Public transit

8.0%

Work from home

10.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$80,300$-160,800 vs state

Median home value

$600

Median rent

79.3%

Homeownership rate

1,701

Total housing units

70.0%

Occupied

30.0%

Vacant

20.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.3%

With health insurance

88.2%

With broadband internet

25.3%

Foreign-born

6.3%

Veterans (18+)

12.0%

With a disability

85.0%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

88.4%

High School+

17.0%

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in North Dakota

Fargo (129,064)Bismarck (74,146)Grand Forks (58,882)Minot (47,922)West Fargo (39,325)Williston (27,964)Dickinson (25,216)Mandan (24,293)Jamestown (15,774)All North Dakota cities →

Other counties in North Dakota

Cass County (189,286)Burleigh County (98,986)Grand Forks County (72,764)Ward County (69,232)Williams County (39,368)Morton County (33,479)Stark County (33,116)Stutsman County (21,525)Richland County (16,550)McKenzie County (14,280)All North Dakota counties →

Part of North Dakota

North Dakota demographic profile All North Dakota data →

Metro areas in North Dakota

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Frequently Asked Questions

McIntosh County, North Dakota has a population of 2,512 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 36th-largest county in North Dakota. Population density is 3 people per square mile.

The population of McIntosh County has declined 12.1% since 2010 (2,800 → 2,461), a -0.92% annualized rate.

The median household income in McIntosh County, North Dakota is $64,236, with mean (average) household income of $75,039 and per-capita income of $36,646. 14.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In McIntosh County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%), Black or African American (0.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in McIntosh County, North Dakota is 53.8 years. Residents are 49.9% female and 50.1% male.

The median home value in McIntosh County is $80,300 and median monthly rent is $600. 79.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,701 total housing units, 30.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in McIntosh County, North Dakota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.6%.

Fargo is among the largest cities associated with McIntosh County, North Dakota, with a population of 129,064.