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 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,833 | -19.1% | #2,004 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 56.9 years | +46.3% | #36 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $255,800 | -9.3% | #864 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $869 | -25.3% | #1,614 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.1% | +4.1% | #1,554 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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94.8% of residents in Aitkin County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.4% above the national rate.
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.