McIntosh County, North Dakota Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
McIntosh County, ND Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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B
Health Around averageLess healthy than 80% of counties in North Dakota
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B
Income Around averageLess wealthy than 87% of counties in North Dakota
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D
Education Well below averageLess educated than 85% of counties in North Dakota
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | McIntosh County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,496 | 784,730 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 2.5 | 11.1 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.13% | 0.80% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 51.0 | 36.3 | 37.3 |
| Households | 1,196 | 331,016 | 130,235,071 |
Population in McIntosh County declined by 9.3% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 2,496 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in McIntosh County is Boomers, aged 61–79, at 25.2% of residents. That is 9.3 points above North Dakota as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 344 13.8% -9.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 373 14.9% -6.2 pts
- Gen X 45–60 523 20.9% +3.3 pts
- Boomers 61–79 628 25.2% +9.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below North Dakota, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 50.5% of the people living in McIntosh County and men 49.5%.
- Women 50.5% North Dakota 49.0%
- Men 49.5% North Dakota 51.0%
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Economy
McIntosh County has a the economy index of B, which means it is quite prosperous.
| Metric | McIntosh County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,966 | $76,862 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.16% | 3.32% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.1% | 2.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in McIntosh County is about 15% lower than in North Dakota.
Housing
| Metric | McIntosh County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $33,999 | $125,877 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $607 | $953 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 79.2% | 62.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in McIntosh County is about 4.7 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $607 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in McIntosh County spend about 14 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 57 hours, about 2.4 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | McIntosh County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 6.9 | 13.8 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 13.8 | 27.6 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 57 | 115 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $1,778 | $3,567 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 11.6% | 8.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 2,106 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 82 | 360 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
North Dakota:
McIntosh County (6.9 min), Foster County (7.7 min), Pierce County (7.7 min).
Slowest:
McHenry County (28.9 min), Renville County (23.5 min), Oliver County (22.8 min).
The average commute time in McIntosh County is 7 minutes, shorter than the 14 minutes in North Dakota.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
McIntosh County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | McIntosh County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 16.1% | 29.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.00 | 2.29 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
North Dakota:
Cass County (0.3), Burleigh County (0.3), Grand Forks County (0.3).
Lowest:
Sioux County (0.2), Sheridan County (0.2), Hettinger County (0.2).
Health
McIntosh County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | McIntosh County | North Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.3 | 79.4 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 17.7% | 14.3% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 18.0% | 18.7% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
North Dakota:
Burleigh County (0.8), Steele County (0.8), Cass County (0.8).
Lowest:
Sioux County (0.7), Rolette County (0.7), Benson County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about McIntosh County, North Dakota.
How many people live in McIntosh County, North Dakota?
About 2,496 people live in McIntosh County, North Dakota, in 1,196 households of 2.0 people on average. The median age is 51.0, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 14 years.
Is McIntosh County, North Dakota mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, McIntosh County, North Dakota has 3 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 3% of the U.S. average of 86.
Can a typical household afford a home in McIntosh County, North Dakota?
The median home costs 0.5 times the median household income ($33,999 against $64,966), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $607 a month takes about 11% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
Is unemployment high in McIntosh County, North Dakota?
Unemployment in McIntosh County, North Dakota is only 3.1%, well below the U.S. rate of 5.2%, a sign of a tight labor market where employers compete for workers.
How educated are people in McIntosh County, North Dakota?
16.1% of adults in McIntosh County, North Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 6), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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