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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Aitkin County

Minnesota · 15,301 residents · 1,821.369 sq mi
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Aitkin County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,139. Population has grown 23% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $86,200. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 34% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,301
+23%since 1990
from 12,425 in 1990
1990 – 2025
8 / sq mi
+23%since 1990
from 7 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.5
+9%since 1990
from 42.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
12K13K14K16K17K1990201020202024Aitkin County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,139
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,564 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,848
+92%since 1990
from $9,281 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.6%
−7.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,200
+31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$409
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $243 in 1990
US average: $602
85.4%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 83.9% in 1990
14.6% rent
2.8
−3%since 1990
from 2.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(12,185)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(52)
Asian0.2%(27)
Diversity Score5.7%(714)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(14,698)
Black0.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(92)
Asian0.2%(27)
Diversity Score2.5%(384)
3
−56%since 1990
from 6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.3%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.4%
+9.9 ptssince 1990
from 70.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+0.6 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.8 min
−35%since 1990
from 27.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aitkin County, Minnesota?

Aitkin County, Minnesota has about 15,301 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Aitkin County, Minnesota?

The typical household in Aitkin County, Minnesota earns about $31,139 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Aitkin County, Minnesota expensive?

In Aitkin County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $86,200, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Aitkin County, Minnesota?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Aitkin County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Aitkin County, Minnesota?

About 11.6% of people in Aitkin County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Aitkin County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Aitkin County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,876 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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