Aitkin County, Minnesota

Total Population: 15,930

County Seat: Aitkin

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Median Home Value

$235,100

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$59,498

Across all households

Median Age

56.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

19.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)92.8%
Two or More Races2.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native1.5%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.7%
Other Race0.6%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.1%

Under 18 Years

15.9%

65 Years and Over

33.9%

Male

50.4%

Female

49.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.7%

No Health Insurance

5.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

19.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.8%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$59,498

Mean Household Income

$75,979

Per Capita Income

$35,185

Unemployment Rate (16+)

5.8%

In Labor Force (19–64)

73.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$235,100

Median Rent

$912/mo

Total Housing Units

14,203

Owner-Occupied

85.3%

Renter-Occupied

14.7%

Vacancy Rate

51.2%

Married Couple Households

51.0%

Cohabiting Couple Households

6.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

21.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

20.7%

Average Household Size

2.26

Broadband Internet Access

83.3%

Housing Built Since 2010

7.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 27001.