Aitkin County's estimated 2026 population is 16,221 with a growth rate of -0.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Aitkin County is the 53rd largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 16,212 and has seen a growth of 0.06% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 56.9 years
Female: 56.6 years
Male: 57.1 years
There are 13,546 adults, (5,522 of whom are seniors) in Aitkin County.
Female: 7,941 (49.5%)
Male: 8,115 (50.5%)
The racial composition of Aitkin County includes 93.35% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, other race, Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14,989 | 93.35% |
| Two or more races | 559 | 3.48% |
| Native American | 236 | 1.47% |
| Other race | 123 | 0.77% |
| Black or African American | 103 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.05% |
Aitkin County's average per capita income is $42,937. Household income levels show a median of $60,833. The poverty rate stands at 13.11%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $84,920 | - |
| Families | $79,426 | $93,696 |
| Households | $60,833 | $77,208 |
| Non Families | $35,304 | $49,807 |
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