Aitkin County's estimated 2026 population is 16,727 with a growth rate of 1.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Aitkin County is the 52nd largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 16,212 and has seen a growth of 3.18% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Aitkin County includes 93.45% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Black or African American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (93.45%)
Two or more races (3.47%)
Native American (1.58%)
Black or African American (0.71%)
Other race (0.63%)
Asian (0.14%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,887 | 93.45% |
| Two or more races | 553 | 3.47% |
| Native American | 251 | 1.58% |
| Black or African American | 113 | 0.71% |
| Other race | 100 | 0.63% |
| Asian | 23 | 0.14% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Aitkin County's average per capita income is $41,148. Household income levels show a median of $59,498. The poverty rate stands at 12.35%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $82,547 | - |
| Families | $76,311 | $90,086 |
| Households | $59,498 | $75,979 |
| Non Families | $35,399 | $51,587 |
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