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Aitkin County

Minnesota · 15,697 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 $49,086. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $183,400. With a median age of 56.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 33% less than the Minnesota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,697
+3%since 2000
from 15,301 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.2
+21%since 2000
from 46.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K16K17K1990201020202024Aitkin County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,086
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,139 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,585
+71%since 2000
from $17,848 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,400
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$740
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
18.0% rent
Afford Score
3.7
+35%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(14,698)
Black0.2%(31)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(92)
Asian0.2%(27)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.5%(384)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(14,479)
Black0.4%(58)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(220)
Asian0.2%(38)
Other4.3%(672)
Diversity Score15.2%(2,386)
Segregation Score27.7%(4,345)
Diversity Score
15
+506%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
28
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.0 min
+57%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.7%
−26.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
49.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.4%
−86.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Aitkin County, Minnesota?

Aitkin County, Minnesota has about 15,697 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Aitkin County, Minnesota earns about $49,086 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 $183,400, and the typical rent is about $740 a month.

How educated are people in Aitkin County, Minnesota?

About 18.4% 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 12.2% 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 3,272 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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8 census tracts
Census Tract 7703Census Tract 7701Census Tract 7702Census Tract 7905.01Census Tract 7905.03Census Tract 7704.02Census Tract 7704.01Census Tract 7905.04
9 ZIP codes
ZIP 56431ZIP 55760ZIP 56342ZIP 55748ZIP 56469ZIP 55787ZIP 56350ZIP 55752ZIP 55785
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