Total Population
15,773
Population
Growth Rate
-0.13%
Median Age
56
Diversity Index
17.100
Aitkin County, MN
County Seat: Aitkin
Aitkin County is strategically located between the northern Minnesota urban centers of Brainerd, Grand Rapids and Duluth. Its largest Industries are tourism, forest products, and agriculture, but there is a growing base of metal fabrication and other manufacturing.
The county has excellent public schools, well-developed transportation systems, and modern community health care facilities. Long famous for its recreational assets, it boasts an abundance of trails and lakes, including Mille Lacs, one of Minnesota’s most popular and prolific fishing destinations. The Mississippi River runs through the county seat.
| Year | Population | Households | Average Household Size | Average Household Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 16,299 | 7,380 | 2.17 | $55,279 |
| 2020 | 16,520 | 7,533 | 2.16 | $62,743 |
Source: Northland Connection, ESRI
Population
Housing & Income
Households
7,257
Total Housing Units
14,081
Owner Occupied
6,142
Renter Occupied
1,115
Vacant
6,824
Median Home Value
$248,005
Average Home Value
$286,564
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.64%
Income Projection
Median Household
$55,424 $62,556
Average Household
$77,047 $87,352
Per Capita
$35,481 $40,412
Workforce
Total Businesses
624
Total Employed
5,514
Workers 16+
5,955
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
37
Employed
1,584
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
82
Employed
568
2023 Public Administration
Businesses
66
Employed
565
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
13
Employed
555
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
62
Employed
493
2023 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
38
Employed
352
Some
High School
648
Graduated
High School
4,130
Associates
Degree
1,670
Bachelor's
Degree
1,618
Graduate
Degree
702
Average Commute Time
28 min.
Resident Commuters
3,967
Non-Resident Commuters
1,933
Drive Alone
4,644
Carpooled
505
Public
17
Work At Home
549
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