Aitkin County, Minnesota

MN · FIPS 27001 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 16,056 #2,096 / 3,222
35th
Median Household Income $60,833 -19.1% #2,004 / 3,222
38th
Median Age 56.9 years +46.3% #36 / 3,222
99th
Median Home Value $255,800 -9.3% #864 / 3,222
73th
Median Gross Rent $869 -25.3% #1,614 / 3,222
50th
Poverty Rate 13.1% +4.1% #1,554 / 3,222
52th

Demographics

Aitkin County has a population of 16,056, making it the #2,096 most populous county in the US. The median age is 56.9 years, which is 46.3% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.1%
Native Born
0.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Aitkin County is $60,833, ranking #2,004 out of 3,222 counties — 19.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.1% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.

Median Household Income
$60,833 −19.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,004 of 3,222
38th percentile
Per Capita Income
$36,503 −11.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,344 of 3,222
58th percentile
Poverty Rate
13.1% +4.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,554 of 3,222
52th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.8% +9.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,427 of 3,222
25th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.3% −39.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,955 of 3,222
39th percentile
Mean Commute Time
29.3 min +6.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,005 of 3,222
69th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Aitkin County is $255,800 (-9.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $869/mo and the homeownership rate is 85.3%.

Median Home Value
$255,800 −9.3% vs nat'l
Rank #864 of 3,222
73th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$869 −25.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,614 of 3,222
50th percentile
Homeownership Rate
85.3% +32.4% vs nat'l
Rank #108 of 3,222
97th percentile
85.3% Homeownership

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Health

94.8% of residents in Aitkin County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.

94.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.8% +3.4% vs nat'l
Rank #741 of 3,222
77th percentile

About Aitkin County, Minnesota

Aitkin County, Minnesota has a total population of 16,056, making it the 2,096th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Aitkin County is 56.9 years, which is 46.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Aitkin County is $60,833, which ranks #2,004 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.

The median home value in Aitkin County is $255,800, 9.3% below the national median. Renters in Aitkin County pay a median gross rent of $869 per month. The homeownership rate is 85.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Aitkin County, 20.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 39.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.3 min.

Aitkin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.5% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.5%).

All data for Aitkin County, Minnesota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.