McIntosh County, North Dakota

McIntosh County: county in North Dakota, United States

About

McIntosh County is a county located in the U.S. state of North Dakota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 2,809 and a population density of 1 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 2,440 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ashley. The county was created 143 years ago in 1882.

McIntosh County locator map
Location of McIntosh County on North Dakota map.

County Snapshot

McIntosh County at a glance

McIntosh County currently has 5 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.

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Quick Facts about McIntosh County

Population 2,440 (2020)
Country United States of America
State North Dakota (United States)
Different from McIntosh County, McIntosh County
Area 2577 km2
Water as percent of area 2%
Land as percent of area 98%
Latitude & Longitude 46.1118,-99.4412
Capital Ashley
Establishment January 01, 1883
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 18:51:16 (16th April 2026)
Density 1 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -15.12% (2010-2020)
Weather 66℉ Slight Chance Light Rain 7-days weather
Ashley  North Dakota - County Courthouse image
Ashley North Dakota - County Courthouse image

Geography

McIntosh County is located at 46°6'42"N 99°26'28"W (46.1117900, -99.4412000). It has 6 neighbors: Dickey County, LaMoure County, Logan County, McPherson County, Emmons County and Campbell County.

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The largest city of McIntosh County is Wishek with a population of 869. Other cities include, Ashley population 645, Zeeland population 73, Lehr population 58 and Venturia population 13. See all McIntosh County cities & populated places.

McIntosh County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McIntosh County.

City Name Population Title
Wishek 869 City in McIntosh County, North Dakota, United States of America
Ashley 645 Town in and county seat of McIntosh County, North Dakota, United States
Zeeland 73 City in North Dakota, United States
Lehr 58 Human settlement in North Dakota, United States of America
Venturia 13 City in McIntosh County, North Dakota, United States

Weather

66°F
Slight Chance Light Rain
18 to 26 mph W Thursday

A slight chance of rain. Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. West wind 18 to 26 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph.

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  • Ashley

Demographics

According to census records, the population of McIntosh County decreased by 15.12% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 2,809 - census
2011 2,758 -1.85% estimation process
2012 2,750 -0.29% estimation process
2013 2,738 -0.44% estimation process
2014 2,745 0.26% estimation process
2015 2,717 -1.03% estimation process
2016 2,599 -4.54% estimation process
2017 2,608 0.35% estimation process
2018 2,566 -1.64% estimation process
2019 2,497 -2.76% estimation process
2020 2,440 -2.34% estimation process
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