Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

McIntosh, MN Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

847

Median Agei

31.8

Race & Ethnicityi

White

85.2%722

Black

12.5%106

Hispanic/Latino

1.5%13

Two or More

0.4%3

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.4%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.1%17

High School Diploma

34.6%188

Some College (<1 yr)

5%27

Some College (1+ yr)

10.1%55

Associate's Degree

9.6%52

Bachelor's Degree

29.5%160

Master's Degree

3.1%17

HS or Higher

95%

BA or Higher

32.6%

Graduate+

3.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$103,600

Median Renti

$591

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

59.2%174

Renter-Occupied

40.8%120

Total Units

304

Homeownership

59.2%

Vacancy Rate

3.3%

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$56,944

Mean Household Incomei

$60,453

Per Capita Incomei

$22,964

Poverty Ratei

19.6%

Unemploymenti

2.4%

Labor Forcei

417

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$515/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers32 homes85% occupied$515/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $56,944/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

74%

Very low income$17K–$28K/yr

22%

Low income$28K–$46K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

85% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

4% of subsidized households are minority

23% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

78% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

28(4.4% of civilian adults)