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McIntosh County, Georgia
McIntosh County, Georgia. McIntosh County had 11,989 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 9.3% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). It holds 3 places (1 city, village or borough and 2 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 13191.
McIntosh County is one of the 3 counties of the Brunswick-St. Simons, GA metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,989
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,975 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,312
Median household income
$50,273
±$7,330 (90% margin)
Georgia: $77,353
Median home value
$182,700
±$23,664 (90% margin)
Georgia: $303,300
Median gross rent
$800
±$302 (90% margin)
Georgia: $1,393
How many people live in McIntosh County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,975 residents in McIntosh County. The Census Bureau estimates 11,989 for July 1, 2025, up 9.3% since 2020, faster than Georgia (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 11,312 over 431 square miles of land.
| Measure | McIntosh County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,312 | 10,940,407 | −2,862 |
| Households | 5,067±210 | 4,074,366 | −975 |
| Average household size | 2.22±0.09 | 2.62 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,850±22 | 4,541,835 | −2,704 |
McIntosh County's population since 2000
From 10,847 in 2000 to 11,989 in 2025: up 10.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in McIntosh County?
McIntosh County holds 3 places: 1 city, village or borough (an incorporated place) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Darien with 1,807 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in McIntosh County?
The median resident of McIntosh County is 51.8 years old; 15.1% are under 18 and 29.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 63.2%, then non-Hispanic Black residents at 28.0%. 0.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | McIntosh County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 51.8±0.9 | 37.6 | +2.4 |
| Under 18 years | 15.1%±0.4 pts | 23.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.6%±0.5 pts | 15.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7% | 11.0% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 63.2%±0.2 pts | 49.1% | +1.1 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 28.0%±1.9 pts | 30.7% | −7.4 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 4.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.6%±1.9 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 11.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.3%±1.1 pts | 15.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.6%±1.5 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 23.5%±3.4 pts | 13.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.3%±2.3 pts | 12.4% | −5.6 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.6%±3.5 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.0%±3.0 pts | 34.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.5%±1.9 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 2.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in McIntosh County earn?
Half of McIntosh County's 5,067 households earn less than $50,273 a year (±$7,330), against $77,353 in Georgia. In 2015-2019 it was $60,924 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 23.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | McIntosh County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,273±$7,330 | $77,353 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $75,739±$8,485 | $106,944 | – |
| Per capita income | $34,457±$3,338 | $40,924 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.0%±3.8 pts | 13.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 36.2%±9.2 pts | 18.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 21.8%±4.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.1%±3.5 pts | 91.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in McIntosh County?
Owners occupy 80.0% of McIntosh County's occupied homes and renters 20.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $182,700 by its owner (±$23,664). The median renter pays $800 a month including utilities, and 61.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | McIntosh County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $182,700±$23,664 | $303,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $800±$302 | $1,393 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 61.8%±11.5 pts | 43.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,415±$72 | $1,783 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.0%±3.9 pts | 65.7% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 6,850±22 | 4,541,835 | −2,704 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.6%±2.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.7%±4.5 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 59.1%±4.3 pts | 66.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 35.4%±4.2 pts | 7.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 4.4%±1.7 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.0%±1.5 pts | 3.9% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is McIntosh County building?
Builders took permits for 106 new housing units across McIntosh County in 2025 (106 single-family), 8.8 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in McIntosh County get to work?
73.8% of McIntosh County's workers drive alone and 16.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 37.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.2%.
| Measure | McIntosh County | Georgia | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.8%±3.5 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.2%±1.4 pts | 5.1% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.8%±5.5 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.4%±2.9 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 16.9%±5.1 pts | 15.9% | +11.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 37.5 min±2.6 | 28.3 min | +10.1 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are McIntosh County's census tracts?
McIntosh County is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $39,444 (Tract 1102.01) to $77,107 (Tract 1101.03).
| Tract 1101.0113191110101 | 1,398±402 | $58,988 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1101.0213191110102 | 704±137 | $62,692 |
| Tract 1101.0313191110103 | 1,535±260 | $77,107 |
| Tract 1102.0113191110201 | 2,428±442 | $39,444 |
| Tract 1102.0213191110202 | 1,927±306 | $52,784 |
| Tract 110313191110300 | 3,320±317 | $47,450 |
| Tract 980013191980000 | 0±14 | not published |
| Tract 990013191990000 | 0±14 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does McIntosh County compare with Georgia's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 118th of 159 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 33rd of 159 |
| Residents per square mile | 132nd of 159 |
| Median household income | 126th of 159 |
| Median home value | 73rd of 159 |
| Median gross rent | 106th of 157 |
| Poverty rate | 30th of 159 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 72nd of 159 |
| Median age | 6th of 159 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for McIntosh County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.