Aitkin is a city located in Aitkin County Minnesota. Aitkin has a 2024 population of 2,149. It is also the county seat of Aitkin County. Aitkin is currently declining at a rate of -0.14% annually and its population has decreased by -0.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,161 in 2020.
The average household income in Aitkin is $49,043 with a poverty rate of 20.52%. The median age in Aitkin is 46.6 years: 40.3 years for males, and 53.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Aitkin was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,053 | 95.36% |
| Two or more races | 61 | 2.83% |
| Native American | 21 | 0.98% |
| Other race | 15 | 0.7% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 866 | 2.25 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Non Family | 432 | 1.06 | 37.3 | 62.7 |
| Married | 284 | 3.18 | 82.7 | 17.3 |
| Female | 135 | 4.01 | 62.2 | 37.8 |
| Male | 15 | 2.87 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
56.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 97 | 6.38% |
| Associates Degree | 164 | 10.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 244 | 16.05% |
| Graduate Degree | 93 | 6.12% |
| High School Graduate | 562 | 36.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42 | 2.76% |
| Some College | 318 | 20.92% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,471 | 1,334 | 337 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Other Race | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Native American | 12 | 10 | 0 |
| Black | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 22.91%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $49,167 | $0 | $51,023 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,441 | $71,250 | $64,464 |
| High School Graduate | $20,769 | $11,919 | $31,000 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $32,450 | $30,313 | $36,042 |
| Some College | $30,804 | $43,281 | $20,750 |
$32,450
Average Earnings
$30,313
Average Male
$36,042
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.99% of Aitkin residents speak only English, while 1.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 0.72% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,879 | 401 | 21.34% |
| Multiple | 61 | 3 | 4.92% |
20.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.69%
Male Poverty Rate
21.97%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Aitkin is White, with 21.34% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Aitkin is Multiple, with 4.92% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.17%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35.59% |
| High School | 26.19% |
| Some College | 16.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.29% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 18.75% |
| Female Employed | 10.23% |
| Female Unemployed | 10% |
| Male Employed | 3.74% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,125 | $62,285 |
| Households | $37,177 | $49,043 |
| Married Families | $80,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $21,333 | $33,458 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.5%
Male Marriage Rate
33.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
114
Number of Veterans
99
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| World War II | 20 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Korea | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 54 |
| 55 to 64 | 24 |
| 65 to 74 | 20 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114 | 7.23% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.89%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.9%
Labor Force Participation
43.8%
Employment Rate
4.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.92%
Born in Aitkin
99.16%
Native Born
0.84%
Foreign Born
0.84%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.16% of Aitkin residents were born in the United States, with 76.92% having been born in Minnesota. 0.84% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,134 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2028 | 2,137 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2027 | 2,140 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2026 | 2,143 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2025 | 2,146 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2024 | 2,149 | -3 | -0.14% |
| 2023 | 2,152 | -24 | -1.1% |
| 2022 | 2,176 | 4 | 0.18% |
| 2021 | 2,172 | 11 | 0.51% |
| 2020 | 2,161 | 181 | 9.14% |
| 2019 | 1,980 | -16 | -0.8% |
| 2018 | 1,996 | -4 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 2,000 | -8 | -0.4% |
| 2016 | 2,008 | -24 | -1.18% |
| 2015 | 2,032 | -19 | -0.93% |
| 2014 | 2,051 | -12 | -0.58% |
| 2013 | 2,063 | -27 | -1.29% |
| 2012 | 2,090 | -25 | -1.18% |
| 2011 | 2,115 | -18 | -0.84% |
| 2010 | 2,133 | 0 | 0% |