McIntosh

McIntosh is a town in Marion County, Florida, United States. As of the 2000 census, the town population was 453. As of 2004, the population recorded by the U.S. Census Bureau was 486. It is part of the Ocala Metropolitan Statistical Area.HistoryMcIntosh was platted in 1885, and named in honor of Col. John C. McIntosh, an early settler. A post office has been in operation at McIntosh since 1887.GeographyMcIntosh is located at.According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.7sqmi, all land.DemographicsAs of the census of 2000, there were 453 people, 227 households, and 133 families residing in the town. The population density was 650.8 inhabitants per square mile (249.9/km²). There were 271 housing units at an average density of 389.4 per square mile (149.5/km²). The racial makeup of the town was 96.91% White, 2.43% African American, 0.22% Native American, and 0.44% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.55% of the population.