Population 5,695 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Aitkin
Household size in Aitkin
| Period | Aitkin | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.14 | 2.52 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.10 | 2.54 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.05 | 2.55 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.23 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | +0.00 | −0.03 |
Aitkin is a place of small households, averaging 2.23 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has climbed from 2.14 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of the 188 Minnesota cities with 5,000+ people, only 16 have smaller households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Aitkin
| Period | Aitkin | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.4 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 50.2 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 51.5 | 39.6 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 53.3 | 40.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.9 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Aitkin skews older: half of its residents are older than 53.3, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 47.4 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only one other Minnesota city with 5,000+ people is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Aitkin
| Period | Aitkin | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 9.9% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.8% | 10.2% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 9.7% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.8% | 9.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.8 pts | −0.3 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 7.8% of households in Aitkin, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.8 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Aitkin
Renters in Aitkin
| Period | Aitkin | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.0% | 25.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 27.9% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.9% | 28.4% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 27.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | +2.0 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 20.9% of households in Aitkin rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 48.5% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 7.1 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Aitkin
| Period | Aitkin | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.8% | 9.2% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.5% | 9.0% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 36.0% | 8.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.5% | 8.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Aitkin: 31.5% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is up 2.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Aitkin
| Period | Aitkin | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1976 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1975 | 1975 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1978 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +5 | +6 |
The typical home in Aitkin was built around 1981, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1972 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the north has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Aitkin
| Period | Aitkin | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $691 | $882 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $683 | $953 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $817 | $1,099 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $906 | $1,404 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$215 | +$522 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Aitkin costs $906 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $215 a month since 2006–10, up 31%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.7% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; the highest are in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Aitkin
Bachelor's degrees in Aitkin
| Period | Aitkin | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 32.1% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.2% | 33.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.7% | 36.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.3% | 39.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.9 pts | +7.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Aitkin have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 24.3%, against 35.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.9 points, as it has nationally. Aitkin has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Minnesota cities.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Aitkin
| Period | Aitkin | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.1% | 91.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.7% | 92.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.0% | 93.0% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 95.6% | 93.7% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +2.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Aitkin: 95.6% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 8.5 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Aitkin
| Period | Aitkin | Minnesota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 6.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 6.5% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.5% | 3.7% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.5% | 4.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Aitkin runs below the national rate: 3.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.3 points, as it has nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Aitkin compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aitkin | 2.23 | 53.3 | 7.8% | 20.9% | 31.5% | 1981 | $906 | 24.3% | 95.6% | 3.5% |
| Little Pine | 2.25 | 60.6 | 2.4% | 8.8% | 46.7% | 1987 | $1,291 | 23.6% | 97.1% | 1.8% |
| Rossburg | 2.34 | 55.0 | 3.6% | 5.7% | 46.2% | 1986 | $1,160 | 17.7% | 93.6% | 6.5% |
| Glory | 2.28 | 59.8 | 1.7% | 5.4% | 48.3% | 1988 | $1,065 | 23.7% | 98.7% | 2.3% |
| Bennettville | 2.02 | 62.1 | 3.0% | 5.7% | 56.1% | 1986 | $1,278 | 22.5% | 97.0% | 1.0% |
| Cuyuna | 2.13 | 48.5 | 14.8% | 21.9% | 23.3% | 1988 | $991 | 30.4% | 95.0% | 3.4% |
| Hassman | 2.50 | 50.5 | 5.2% | 6.8% | 41.0% | 1983 | $1,270 | 15.1% | 89.9% | 8.5% |
| Wealthwood | 2.02 | 63.0 | 4.2% | 6.7% | 54.8% | 1989 | $1,075 | 23.2% | 99.3% | 1.6% |
| Deerwood | 2.33 | 53.4 | 6.6% | 11.0% | 41.4% | 1986 | $1,156 | 36.2% | 95.4% | 4.0% |
| Glen | 1.99 | 61.0 | 2.2% | 6.1% | 58.1% | 1989 | $983 | 18.1% | 95.3% | 6.6% |
| Crosby Beach | 2.50 | 51.7 | 3.8% | 5.4% | 38.5% | 1985 | $947 | 29.9% | 96.0% | 3.8% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Aitkin. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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