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Aitkin

Minnesota · 2,168 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 $32,841. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $133,000. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 55% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,168
+9%since 2000
from 1,984 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
742 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 679 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.8
+10%since 2000
from 45.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Aitkin
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,841
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,574 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,676
+24%since 2000
from $17,471 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.4%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing10.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Information7.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,000
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$558
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
48.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.2% in 2000
51.5% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+45%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(2,014)
Black0.9%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(30)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other1.4%(31)
Diversity Score10.4%(225)
Diversity Score
10
+307%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.5 min
−1%since 2000
from 11.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.4%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.2%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.3%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aitkin, Minnesota?

Aitkin, Minnesota has about 2,168 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Aitkin, Minnesota?

The typical household in Aitkin, Minnesota earns about $32,841 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 $133,000, and the typical rent is about $558 a month.

How educated are people in Aitkin, Minnesota?

About 22.6% 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 20.4% of people in Aitkin, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aitkin, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Aitkin, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 470 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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