McIntosh County, North Dakota Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for McIntosh County, North Dakota, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in McIntosh County, North Dakota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in McIntosh County, North Dakota. The estimated population of McIntosh County, North Dakota is 2,568 people, with a median age of 53.2.

We can look at the total population in McIntosh County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
2,568
+1.3%
-4.18%
2020
2,535
 -2.39% -
2019
2,597
 -2.15% -
2018
2,654
 -0.97% -
2017
2,680
 - -

Population of McIntosh County, North Dakota by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
94.3%
95.1%
 -0.84%
Black/African American
0.6%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0.5%
0.3%
 +66.67%
Hispanic
2.4%
2.2%
 +9.09%
Asian
0.7%
1%
 -30.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.3%
1.4%
 -7.14%
Other
0.2%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of McIntosh County, North Dakota by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 53.2 -1.3% 50.2 +0.6% 55.6 -0.89%
2020 53.9 +0.75% 49.9 0% 56.1 +0.36%
2019 53.5 0% 49.9 -2.35% 55.9 -0.36%
2018 53.5 0% 51.1 -0.2% 56.1 -0.18%
2017 53.5 - 51.2 - 56.2 -

The median age of McIntosh County, North Dakota gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 128 -8.27% 113 -6.65% 113 104
10 to 19 151 +26.24% 113 5.27% 192 110
20 to 29 103 -17.61% 98 +14.8% 83 112
30 to 39 94 +42.54% 115 -4% 135 110
40 to 49 166 -38.99% 121 -1.16% 110 117
50 to 59 214 -20.02% 208 -2.16% 174 201
60 to 69 166 +33.31% 173 -8.1% 228 154
70+ 288 -17.87% 429 -10.38% 239 386

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of McIntosh County, North Dakota is $58,056.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for McIntosh County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $64,107.00
  • 45 to 64
    $79,250.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,538.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in McIntosh County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in McIntosh County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of McIntosh County, North Dakota is currently $70,719.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.27% of households in McIntosh County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of McIntosh County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    22.96%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.30%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.20%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.77%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.25%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.25%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.27%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in McIntosh County is $33,928.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of McIntosh County by the total population of McIntosh County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in McIntosh County, North Dakota, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in McIntosh County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    5.40%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.60%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    14.34%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.87%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.79%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in McIntosh County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of McIntosh County over the age of 16 is 2,152.

Of those people, a total of 63.00% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in McIntosh County is 62.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 103 57.30% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 51 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 144 93.10% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 132 90.20% 0.90%
35 to 44 years 243 95.10% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 247 92.70% 0.90%
55 to 59 years 225 83.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 218 80.30% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 324 38.90% 4.00%
75 years and over 465 9.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in McIntosh County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 2,048 62.70% 0.60%
Black or African American 11 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 9 88.90% 0.00%
Asian 18 22.20% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 39 82.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 27 63.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 54 94.40% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 2,028 62.30% 0.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in McIntosh County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in McIntosh County is 1,345, with median earnings of $37,577.00.

Women in McIntosh County, North Dakota earning approximately 75.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,345 $37,577.00
Male 690 $42,845.00
Female 655 $32,526.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 264 $39,643.00
Business and Financial 37 $39,145.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 19 $46,250.00
Legal 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 81 $41,442.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 112 $48,125.00
Healthcare Support 97 $22,050.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 7 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 26 $15,000.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 86 $23,750.00
Personal Care and Service 32 $20,250.00
Sales 83 $39,821.00
Office and Administrative Support 105 $34,063.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 56 $26,250.00
Construction and Extraction 68 $43,333.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 77 $50,568.00
Production 62 $42,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 84 $55,909.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 210 $45,789.00 54 $33,833.00
Business and Financial 5 $0.00 32 $39,474.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $56,250.00 11 $45,313.00
Legal 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Educational and Library 8 $41,250.00 73 $41,477.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 8 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 24 $24,643.00 88 $49,167.00
Healthcare Support 8 $0.00 89 $22,171.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 5 $0.00 2 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 3 $0.00 23 $14,375.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 25 $37,596.00 61 $19,250.00
Personal Care and Service 8 $0.00 24 $20,250.00
Sales 46 $45,556.00 37 $29,375.00
Office and Administrative Support 9 $75,625.00 96 $31,944.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 54 $18,750.00 2 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 67 $43,309.00 1 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 77 $50,568.00 0 $0.00
Production 23 $43,938.00 39 $25,795.00
Transportation and Material Moving 81 $56,250.00 3 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 1,224 households in McIntosh County, with an average household size of 2.02 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 714 families in McIntosh County with an average family size of 2.64 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 617 30 67 510
Average Household Size 2.75 2.03 2.31 1.11
Total Families 617 30 67 0
Average Household Size 2.73 1.8 2.18 0

Poverty

Of the 714 families in McIntosh County, 6.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in McIntosh County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 1,725 housing units in McIntosh County, North Dakota.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,224 70.96%
Vacant 501 29.04%

13.97% of the total 1,725 housing units in McIntosh County are rental units. This is approximately 241 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 905 are occupied by the owner - or 52.46% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in McIntosh County is $570.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in McIntosh County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    78
  • Less than $500
    90
  • $500 to $999
    128
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    17
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    6
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in McIntosh County is $82,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in McIntosh County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    275
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    281
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    109
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    110
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    71
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    21
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    35
  • $1,000,000 or more
    3

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in McIntosh County. The chart below shows the number of properties in McIntosh County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    411
  • 1940 to 1949
    223
  • 1950 to 1959
    293
  • 1960 to 1969
    240
  • 1970 to 1979
    231
  • 1980 to 1989
    112
  • 1990 to 1999
    72
  • 2000 to 2009
    88
  • 2010 to 2013
    55
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in McIntosh County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    78
  • 1 vehicle available
    300
  • 2 vehicles available
    435
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    411

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in McIntosh County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in McIntosh County that commute to work in a particular way.

11.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in McIntosh County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    355
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    361
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    107
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    99
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    112
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    21
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    112
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    10
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    12
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    10
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    6
  • 90 or more minutes
    2

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for McIntosh County, North Dakota in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in McIntosh County, North Dakota

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