Aitkin County Summary

Life in Aitkin County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Aitkin County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Aitkin County:

  • The population in Aitkin County is 15,859.

  • The median home value in Aitkin County is $244,392.

  • The median income in Aitkin County is $56,406.

  • The median rent in Aitkin County is $815.

  • The unemployment rate in Aitkin County is 5.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Aitkin County is 12.4%.

  • The average high in Aitkin County is 59.5° and there are 64.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Aitkin County

List Of Cities & Towns in Aitkin County

Aitkin, MN Population 2,153

Hill City, MN Population 518

McGregor, MN Population 446

Palisade, MN Population 128

Tamarack, MN Population 76

McGrath, MN Population 24

Map Of Aitkin County

Aitkin County, MN Weather

  • The average high in Aitkin County is 59.5°.

  • There are 62.9 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 64.2 inches of rain each year with 15.2 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 4:21 hours of sun each day in Aitkin County.

StatAitkin County
Mean High59.5
Nice Days62.9
Rainfall64.2
Snowfall15.2
Sunny_hours4:21
59.5°
Average High
64.2
Inches of Rain

Aitkin County Photos

Aitkin Co Courthouse
Source: Wikipedia User Elkman | GFDL
Aitkin Carnegie Library
Source: Wikipedia User Elkman. | GFDL

Aitkin County Demographics

Population over time in Aitkin County

The current population in Aitkin County is 15,859. The population has decreased -0.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 15,747 -0.5%
2021 15,826 -0.1%
2020 15,834 -

Gender in Aitkin County

  • Aitkin County is 49.5% female with 7,855 female residents.

  • Aitkin County is 50.5% male with 8,004 male residents.

Female
49.5% (7,855)
Male
50.5% (8,004)
Gender Aitkin County MN USA
Female 49.5% 49.8% 50.4%
Male 50.5% 50.2% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Aitkin County

Aitkin County is:

  • 93.0% White with 14,743 White residents.

  • 0.4% African American with 68 African American residents.

  • 1.8% American Indian with 291 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 24 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 5 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.6% Other with 96 Other residents.

  • 2.5% Two Or More with 403 Two Or More residents.

  • 1.4% Hispanic with 229 Hispanic residents.

White
93.0% (14,743)
African American
0.4% (68)
American Indian
1.8% (291)
Asian
0.2% (24)
Hawaiian
0.0% (5)
Other
0.6% (96)
Two Or More
2.5% (403)
Hispanic
1.4% (229)

Table: Aitkin County By Race

Race Aitkin County MN USA
White 93.0% 77.7% 58.9%
African American 0.4% 6.6% 12.1%
American Indian 1.8% 0.8% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 5.0% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 0.6% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.5% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 1.4% 5.7% 18.7%

Household Income For Aitkin County, Minnesota

  • 5.1% of households in Aitkin County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 6.8% of households in Aitkin County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Aitkin County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.2% of households in Aitkin County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Aitkin County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 19.2% of households in Aitkin County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Aitkin County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 14.9% of households in Aitkin County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 4.5% of households in Aitkin County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.4% of households in Aitkin County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
5.1% (807)
$10,000 to $14,999
6.8% (1,082)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.8% (1,560)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.2% (1,455)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.5% (2,141)
$50,000 to $74,999
19.2% (3,051)
$75,000 to $99,999
13.5% (2,137)
$100,000 to $149,999
14.9% (2,368)
$150,000 to $199,999
4.5% (720)
$200,000 or more
3.4% (531)
Income Aitkin County MN USA
Less than $10,000 5.1% 3.6% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 6.8% 3.0% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.8% 5.8% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.2% 6.3% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.5% 9.9% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 19.2% 16.1% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.5% 13.6% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 14.9% 19.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 4.5% 10.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.4% 11.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Aitkin County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Aitkin County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Aitkin County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Aitkin County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Aitkin County completed some college.

  • 12.0% of adults in Aitkin County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Aitkin County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Aitkin County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Aitkin County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Aitkin County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (317)
9-12th Grade
6% (951)
High School / GED
37% (5,867)
Some College
25% (3,964)
Associate's Degree
12% (1,903)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (2,061)
Master's Degree
4% (634)
Professional Degree
1% (158)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Aitkin County MN USA
< 9th Grade 2% 1% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 4% 6%
High School / GED 37% 24% 26%
Some College 25% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 25% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 2% 2%

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