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McIntosh, MN
City in Polk County, Minnesota.
Population
847
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
848
ZIP codes
0
McIntosh and its ZIP codes
McIntosh at a glance
- McIntosh is about 12 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- The median household income is $56,944, 36% below the Minnesota median of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,600 (69% below Minnesota) and median rent is $591 a month.
Local data for McIntosh, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
McIntosh, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$56,944
Poverty rate
21.7%
Median home value
$103,600
Median rent
$591/mo
Homeownership
59.2%
Bachelor's or higher
32.6%
Median age
31.8
Average commute
14.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Norwegian Americans (247), Russian Americans (141), German Americans (111).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for McIntosh.
Unemployment rate
5.0%
Aug 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,767
12,003 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$62,060
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$211M
FY 2026, $6,767 per person
How people get to work
McIntosh, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone72.0%
- Carpooled13.8%
- Public transit0.5%
- Walked5.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.1%
- Worked from home1.7%
Average one-way commute: 14.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
McIntosh, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,375
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
102
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
78° / -5°F
26.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in McIntosh, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.1%
U.S. 33.3% +4.8 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.6%
U.S. 11.1% -2.5 pts
Cities near McIntosh
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ErskineCity | 6.3 mi | 0.6 |
| FosstonCity | 7.1 mi | 2 |
| WingerCity | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| MentorCity | 13 mi | 1.9 |
| TrailCity | 13 mi | 1 |
| BrooksCity | 13 mi | 1.2 |
| BejouCity | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| OkleeCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| LengbyCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| GullyCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| GonvickCity | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| EbroCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.9 |
| FertileCity | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| Pine BendCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.3 |
| PlummerCity | 21 mi | 2.7 |
| BeaulieuCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 3.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is McIntosh, MN in?
- McIntosh is in Polk County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of McIntosh, MN?
- About 847 people live in McIntosh, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near McIntosh?
- Nearby places include Erskine (6.3 mi), Fosston (7.1 mi), Winger (8.3 mi), Mentor (13 mi), Trail (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023