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Aitkin, Minnesota
Aitkin, city, in Aitkin County, Minnesota. Aitkin had 2,155 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.6% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,168 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,323 (±221). GEOID 2700460.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,155
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,168 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,323 ±221
Median household income
$47,978
±$9,131 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $89,062
Median home value
$181,300
±$10,757 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $329,300
Median gross rent
$679
±$150 (90% margin)
Minnesota: $1,280
Where is Aitkin and what county is it in?
Aitkin is a city in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It covers 3.0 square miles of land, 732 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Aitkin, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,155 people lived in Aitkin on July 1, 2025, down 0.6% since 2020, while Minnesota grew 2.2%. The 2020 Census counted 2,168 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,323 (±221).
| Measure | Aitkin | Aitkin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,323 ±221 | 16,056 | no clear change |
| Households | 969 ±84 | 7,222 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.18 ±0.16 | 2.19 | +0.22 |
| Housing units | 1,118 ±93 | 14,253 | −168 |
Aitkin's population since 2000
From 1,984 in 2000 to 2,155 in 2025: up 8.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Aitkin as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Aitkin?
The median resident of Aitkin is 44.0 years old; 22.6% are under 18 and 29.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.9%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 3.3%.
| Measure | Aitkin | Aitkin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0 ±5.9 | 56.9 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.6% ±3.4 pts | 15.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.0% ±3.2 pts | 34.4% | – |
| Male | 41.4% ±3.0 pts | 50.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% ±1.0 pts | 1.5% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.9% ±2.2 pts | 92.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±1.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.3% ±1.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.1% ±1.1 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.0% ±1.7 pts | 10.0% | – |
| With a disability | 23.8% ±4.3 pts | 19.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 2.5% ±1.4 pts | 5.2% | – |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 94.5% ±3.2 pts | 94.6% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 21.3% ±4.2 pts | 20.3% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.3% ±2.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.6% ±5.0 pts | 91.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Aitkin earn?
Half of Aitkin's 969 households earn less than $47,978 a year (±$9,131), against $60,833 in Aitkin County and $89,062 in Minnesota. In 2015-2019 it was $43,436 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 22.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Aitkin | Aitkin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,978 ±$9,131 | $60,833 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $61,018 ±$8,758 | $77,208 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,740 ±$3,839 | $36,503 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.1% ±7.1 pts | 13.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 37.4% ±16.0 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.1% ±5.9 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 91.4% ±2.9 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.2% ±4.3 pts | 85.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Aitkin?
Owners occupy 59.1% of Aitkin's occupied homes and renters 40.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $181,300 by its owner (±$10,757). The median renter pays $679 a month including utilities, and 39.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Aitkin | Aitkin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $181,300 ±$10,757 | $255,800 | +$31,894 |
| Median gross rent | $679 ±$150 | $869 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.4% ±12.1 pts | 38.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,237 ±$97 | $1,507 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.1% ±6.6 pts | 85.3% | +8.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.9% ±6.6 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Housing units | 1,118 ±93 | 14,253 | −168 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.2% ±1.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 57.4% ±6.2 pts | 82.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.0% ±2.8 pts | 10.6% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5% ±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.3% ±3.4 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 28.8% ±6.1 pts | 10.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 15.4% ±5.1 pts | 5.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Aitkin building?
Builders took permits for 46 new housing units in Aitkin in 2025 (2 in single-family houses), 21.3 per 1,000 residents against 3.6 across Minnesota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Aitkin work and get to work?
75.2% of Aitkin's workers drive alone and 6.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 14.3 minutes.
| Measure | Aitkin | Aitkin County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.8% ±4.4 pts | 48.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.0% ±2.8 pts | 5.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 75.2% ±6.8 pts | 74.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.7% ±5.3 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 5.3% ±3.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.6% ±3.6 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.3 min ±2.6 | 27.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Aitkin?
1 census tract lies mostly in Aitkin, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 7703Aitkin County | 3,358 | $53,203 |
| Tract 7905.03Aitkin County | 1,726 | $70,250 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Aitkin) · Census block assignment files
How does Aitkin compare with other places in Minnesota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Aitkin is the 7,419th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 260th-most populous of 855 in Minnesota.
Aitkin ranks 547th of 558 places in Minnesota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 260th | 855 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 398th | 556 |
| Residents per square mile | 271st | 562 |
| Median household income | 547th | 558 |
| Per capita income | 539th | 562 |
| Median home value | 466th | 559 |
| Median gross rent | 437th | 465 |
| Poverty rate | 17th | 461 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 428th | 559 |
| Median age | 189th | 561 |
| Owner-occupied share | 521st | 561 |
| Work from home | 449th | 525 |
| Travel time to work | 528th | 562 |
Aitkin's figures with every place in Minnesota (CSV)
Every place in Minnesota, sortable · Compare Aitkin with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Aitkin?
15 of the 57 figures for Aitkin on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Aitkin are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Aitkin.