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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Aitkin

Minnesota · 1,698 residents · 2.923 sq mi
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Aitkin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,631. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value is $36,300. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,698
−14%vs 2000
vs 1,984 in 2000
1990 – 2025
581 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 679 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
50.8
+13%vs 2000
vs 45.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Aitkin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,631
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,574 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,652
−45%vs 2000
vs $17,471 in 2000
US average: $14,340
21.4%
+7.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,300
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $68,800 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$224
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $408 in 2000
US average: $450
56.3%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.2% in 2000
43.7% rent
2.5
−11%vs 2000
vs 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97%(1,925)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(15)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(51)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(1,680)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(3)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0.6%(10)
Diversity Score3.1%(52)
3
+20%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
65.5%
−9.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
+43%vs 2000
vs 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Aitkin, Minnesota?

Aitkin, Minnesota has about 1,698 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Aitkin, Minnesota?

The typical household in Aitkin, Minnesota earns about $14,631 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aitkin, Minnesota expensive?

In Aitkin, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $36,300, and the typical rent is about $224 a month.

How educated are people in Aitkin, Minnesota?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Aitkin, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aitkin, Minnesota?

About 21.4% of people in Aitkin, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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