Population 2,497 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in McIntosh County
Household size in McIntosh County
| Period | McIntosh County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.07 | 2.37 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.01 | 2.39 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 1.94 | 2.36 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.02 | 2.38 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.05 | +0.01 | −0.03 |
Households in McIntosh County are small: just 2.02 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Only two of North Dakota's 53 counties have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in McIntosh County
| Period | McIntosh County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.7 | 38.2 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 53.4 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 54.6 | 37.4 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.9 | 37.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.8 | −0.8 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 52.9, McIntosh County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Of North Dakota's 53 counties, only two are older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in McIntosh County
| Period | McIntosh County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.4% | 8.3% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 8.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 8.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.1% | 8.8% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | +0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in McIntosh County: 5.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. McIntosh County has a lower share of single-parent households than at least four in five North Dakota counties.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in McIntosh County
Renters in McIntosh County
| Period | McIntosh County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.8% | 33.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 34.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.6% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 37.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +3.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
McIntosh County is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 76.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 4.1 points since 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in McIntosh County
| Period | McIntosh County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.4% | 10.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.5% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 29.2% | 13.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.2% | 12.0% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.2 pts | +1.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in McIntosh County: 27.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Of North Dakota's 53 counties, only four have a higher vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in McIntosh County
| Period | McIntosh County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1953 | 1974 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1956 | 1976 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1961 | 1981 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1955 | 1985 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +11 | +6 |
McIntosh County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1955, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. McIntosh County has the oldest homes of any North Dakota county.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in McIntosh County
| Period | McIntosh County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $455 | $573 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $485 | $716 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $541 | $862 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $614 | $1,031 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$159 | +$458 | +$606 |
A typical rental in McIntosh County costs $614 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 16.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. McIntosh County has lower rents than the great majority of North Dakota counties.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in McIntosh County
Bachelor's degrees in McIntosh County
| Period | McIntosh County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 27.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.1% | 28.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 31.1% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 33.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +6.0 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in McIntosh County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 20.8%, against 35.6% nationally. McIntosh County has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five North Dakota counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in McIntosh County
| Period | McIntosh County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.2% | 90.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.4% | 91.9% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 82.1% | 92.9% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 89.9% | 94.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +17.8 pts | +3.8 pts | +4.3 pts |
About as many adults in McIntosh County have finished high school as nationally: 89.9%, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in North Dakota as a whole (94.1%). McIntosh County has a lower share of high school graduates than the great majority of North Dakota counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in McIntosh County
| Period | McIntosh County | North Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 3.6% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 3.1% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.3% | 2.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 2.8% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −0.8 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in McIntosh County has been strong: just 3.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. That is in line with the rest of North Dakota. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
McIntosh County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| McIntosh County | 2.02 | 52.9 | 5.1% | 20.8% | 27.2% | 1955 | $614 | 20.8% | 89.9% | 3.2% |
| Logan County | 2.25 | 49.4 | 2.2% | 17.0% | 26.8% | 1965 | $758 | 25.7% | 91.3% | 1.9% |
| McPherson County | 2.09 | 49.4 | 5.1% | 18.7% | 24.2% | 1964 | $637 | 27.4% | 83.8% | 1.1% |
| Emmons County | 2.09 | 52.9 | 4.4% | 20.2% | 25.0% | 1967 | $605 | 22.1% | 88.9% | 2.3% |
| Campbell County | 2.12 | 50.2 | 0.7% | 23.7% | 16.1% | 1961 | $969 | 36.0% | 91.9% | 3.1% |
| LaMoure County | 2.26 | 45.8 | 5.9% | 16.4% | 15.4% | 1965 | $744 | 25.1% | 92.0% | 2.5% |
| Dickey County | 2.30 | 39.8 | 8.1% | 20.3% | 17.6% | 1961 | $819 | 29.7% | 91.8% | 4.2% |
| Sioux County | 3.41 | 28.1 | 30.0% | 53.4% | 11.7% | 1986 | $450 | 16.0% | 87.9% | 17.4% |
| Corson County | 3.48 | 29.4 | 28.7% | 40.9% | 16.2% | 1974 | $521 | 18.3% | 85.3% | 26.2% |
| Ransom County | 2.29 | 46.3 | 6.6% | 25.3% | 8.2% | 1969 | $803 | 23.0% | 92.0% | 2.5% |
| Sargent County | 2.16 | 44.3 | 8.6% | 27.5% | 12.1% | 1973 | $746 | 18.1% | 93.3% | 0.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Phillips County, CO · Macon County, GA · Pepin County, WI · Perkins County, NE · Perkins County, SD · Perry County, AL · Perry County, AR · Perry County, MS · Perry County, TN · Pershing County, NV
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up McIntosh County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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