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Population Review

McIntosh County, Oklahoma Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 42nd-largest in Oklahoma

The population of McIntosh County, Oklahoma is 19,237 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 42nd-largest county in Oklahoma. The median household income is $46,203, the median home value is $135,800, and the median age is 47.3.

The population of McIntosh County has declined 2.7% since 2010 (20,267 → 19,710), a -0.20% annualized rate.

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

19,237

Population

-0.20%

Annual growth

31

People / sq mi

$46,203

Median Income

$135,800

Median Home Value

McIntosh County covers 618 sq mi of land at 31.1 people per square mile.

About McIntosh County, OK

What sets McIntosh County apart is money: median household income runs $46,203, below the US median of $78,538. With 19,237 residents, McIntosh County is a county in Oklahoma. It ranks #42 among counties in Oklahoma by population.

Incomes run on the lower side: a median household income of $46,203, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 15.4%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $135,800, with typical rent around $763.

Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 14.4%, below the national 35.0%. About 13.5% of workers primarily work from home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.

McIntosh County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of McIntosh County had a population of 20,267 in 2010 and 19,710 in 2024, a -2.7% growth over 14 years. The peak was 20,267 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.19%.

2010 · 20K20102024
McIntosh County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

19,710

Population (2024)

20,267

Population (2010)

20,267

Peak (2010)

-0.19%

Avg Annual Growth

YearPopulation
201020,267
201120,264
201220,193
201320,107
201419,958
201519,811
201619,761
201719,693
201819,702
201919,595
202018,950
202119,251
202219,419
202319,670
202419,710

Race & Ethnicity

White68.1%
Black or African American2.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)25.9%
Two or More Races0.1%

Age & Sex

47.3

Median Age

50.7%

Female

49.3%

Male

25.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
5.1%
5–9
5.8%
10–14
5.5%
15–19
5.0%
20–24
5.2%
25–34
10.4%
35–44
10.5%
45–54
11.6%
55–59
7.8%
60–64
8.0%
65–74
14.5%
75–84
7.8%
85+
2.8%

Children (under 15): 16.4% · Seniors (65+): 25.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$46,203$-17,400 vs state
Mean household income$63,753
Per-capita income$27,068
Poverty rate15.4%+4.3% vs state
Unemployment rate1.8%
Employment-to-population39.9%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
23.4%
Construction
10.5%
Finance & real estate
9.1%
Education & health care
7.8%
Retail trade
7.1%
Manufacturing
6.7%
Arts, entertainment & food
5.5%
Information
5.0%

The largest employment sector in McIntosh County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.6%

Drive alone

2.3%

Carpool

74.3%

Public transit

13.5%

Work from home

27.0 min

Avg commute

Housing

$135,800$-50,100 vs state

Median home value

$763

Median rent

77.2%

Homeownership rate

11,877

Total housing units

64.1%

Occupied

35.9%

Vacant

22.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

78.4%

With health insurance

89.7%

With broadband internet

28.1%

Foreign-born

10.6%

Veterans (18+)

25.4%

With a disability

96.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

86.6%

High School+

14.4%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

McIntosh County, Oklahoma has a population of 19,237 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 42nd-largest county in Oklahoma. Population density is 31 people per square mile.

The population of McIntosh County has declined 2.7% since 2010 (20,267 → 19,710), a -0.20% annualized rate.

The median household income in McIntosh County, Oklahoma is $46,203, with mean (average) household income of $63,753 and per-capita income of $27,068. 15.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In McIntosh County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (68.1%), Hispanic or Latino (25.9%), Black or African American (2.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in McIntosh County, Oklahoma is 47.3 years. Residents are 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

The median home value in McIntosh County is $135,800 and median monthly rent is $763. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 11,877 total housing units, 35.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in McIntosh County, Oklahoma is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.8%.

Oklahoma City is among the largest cities associated with McIntosh County, Oklahoma, with a population of 688,693.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.