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Aitkin, MN
City in Aitkin County, Minnesota.
Population
2,323
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
784
ZIP codes
0
Aitkin and its ZIP codes
Aitkin at a glance
- Aitkin is about 11 times as dense as Minnesota as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $47,978 a year, 46% less than the Minnesota figure of $89,062.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $181,300 (45% below Minnesota) and median rent is $679 a month.
Local data for Aitkin, MN
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Aitkin, MN, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$47,978
Poverty rate
22.1%
Median home value
$181,300
Median rent
$679/mo
Homeownership
59.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.3%
Median age
44.0
Average commute
14.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (687), Norwegian Americans (258), Irish Americans (183).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Aitkin County. PPP loans are for Aitkin.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Sep 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,165
4,402 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,713
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$154M
FY 2026, $9,822 per person
How people get to work
Aitkin, MN, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.2%
- Carpooled10.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.3%
- Bicycle1.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.8%
- Worked from home6.6%
Average one-way commute: 14.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Aitkin, MN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
642
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
101
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 0°F
31.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Aitkin, MN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.6%
U.S. 33.3% -0.7 pts
Diabetes
14.1%
U.S. 12.1% +2.0 pts
Smoking
16.0%
U.S. 12.8% +3.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Aitkin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DeerwoodCity | 10 mi | 1.5 |
| CuyunaCity | 11 mi | 3.2 |
| CrosbyCity | 12 mi | 3 |
| IrontonCity | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| TrommaldCity | 15 mi | 3.7 |
| PalisadeCity | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| GarrisonCity | 17 mi | 1 |
| RivertonCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| McGregorCity | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| CrosslakeCity | 21 mi | 25.8 |
| EmilyCity | 21 mi | 30 |
| MerrifieldCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.5 |
| VinelandCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 9.3 |
| Manhattan BeachCity | 25 mi | 1.5 |
| Fifty LakesCity | 25 mi | 29.3 |
| Breezy PointCity | 26 mi | 11.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Aitkin, MN in?
- Aitkin is in Aitkin County, Minnesota.
- What is the population of Aitkin, MN?
- About 2,323 people live in Aitkin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Aitkin?
- Nearby places include Deerwood (10 mi), Cuyuna (11 mi), Crosby (12 mi), Ironton (14 mi), Trommald (15 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023