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McIntosh County, GA
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in McIntosh County, Georgia.
Population
11,312
Land area
431sq mi
People per sq mi
26
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in McIntosh County
McIntosh County at a glance
- McIntosh County is 86% less dense than Georgia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,273 a year, 35% less than the Georgia figure of $77,353.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $182,700 (40% below Georgia) and median rent is $800 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Darien (1,452), Eulonia (986) and Crescent (882).
Local data for McIntosh County, GA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McIntosh County, GA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,273
Poverty rate
23.0%
Median home value
$182,700
Prices +0.2% in a year
Median rent
$800/mo
Homeownership
80.0%
Bachelor's or higher
20.0%
Median age
51.8
Average commute
37.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (1,189), German Americans (863), Scottish Americans (416).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,962
1,846 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,779
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$107M
FY 2026, $9,779 per person
PPP loans
$19.09M
352 loans, 2,106 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$64.32K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
McIntosh County, GA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.8%
- Carpooled8.4%
- Public transit0.3%
- Walked0.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home16.9%
Average one-way commute: 37.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McIntosh County, GA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
196
Most often thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
569
7.9% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 43°F
50.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in McIntosh County, GA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
20.4%
U.S. 12.1% +8.3 pts
Smoking
19.2%
U.S. 12.8% +6.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.9%
U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in McIntosh County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in McIntosh County, GA?
- Darien is the largest city or town in McIntosh County, with about 1,452 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in McIntosh County?
- McIntosh County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 31305, 31327, 31331.
- What is the population of McIntosh County, GA?
- About 11,312 people live in McIntosh County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border McIntosh County?
- McIntosh County borders Glynn County, Liberty County, Wayne County, Long County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023