U.S. County · Profile

Aitkin County

16.1KTotal Population
9Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+5.79%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Aitkin County has a population of 16,102 as of 2023. It is located in Minnesota.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Aitkin County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):1.4%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White93.5%15,055
Two or More Races3.2%515
American Indian/Alaska Native1.9%306
Hispanic or Latino1.4%225
Some Other Race0.7%113
Black or African American0.5%81
Asian0.2%32
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Aitkin County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$56,406
24.4% below national average
Per Capita Income
$32,980
14.0% below national average
Poverty Rate
12.4%
7.8% above national average
Median Age
56.2 years

Income & Poverty

$56,406Median Household Income
$32,980Per Capita Income
12.4%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$56,406$71,757
Families$72,769$86,144
Married-couple Families$72,769$81,501
Nonfamily Households$30,215$32,632

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Aitkin County, Minnesota.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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