Aitkin County, MN
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Aitkin County Overview
15,859
TOTAL POPULATION
8,004
MALE POPULATION
7,855
FEMALE POPULATION
101.90
MALES / 100 FEMALES
98.14
FEMALES / 100 MALES
56.2
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$32,980
PER CAPITA INCOME
$72,769
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$56,406
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
27.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
72.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$9,389
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
6,504
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
47.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Race in Aitkin County
The most populous races in Aitkin County are White / Caucasian (14,833 | 93.5%), Two or more Races (504 | 3.2%), and Native / Alaskan (303 | 1.9%).
| Race | # Population | % Population |
| Asian | 24 | 0.2% |
| Black / African American | 73 | 0.5% |
| Hawaiian / Pacific | 5 | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 229 | 1.4% |
| Native / Alaskan | 303 | 1.9% |
| White / Caucasian | 14,833 | 93.5% |
| Two or more Races | 504 | 3.2% |
| Some other Race | 117 | 0.7% |
| Total | 15,859 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Aitkin County
The most populous ancestries reported in Aitkin County are German (5,332 | 33.6%), Norwegian (2,436 | 15.4%), Irish (1,780 | 11.2%), Swedish (1,744 | 11.0%), and English (1,123 | 7.1%), together accounting for 78.3% of all Aitkin County residents.
| Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
| African | 16 | 0.1% |
| Aleut | 2 | 0.0% |
| American | 969 | 6.1% |
| Apache | 7 | 0.0% |
| Arab | 33 | 0.2% |
| Austrian | 21 | 0.1% |
| Bangladeshi | 1 | 0.0% |
| Basque | 1 | 0.0% |
| Belgian | 34 | 0.2% |
| Bhutanese | 23 | 0.2% |
| Blackfeet | 17 | 0.1% |
| Brazilian | 19 | 0.1% |
| British | 60 | 0.4% |
| Burmese | 19 | 0.1% |
| Cajun | 3 | 0.0% |
| Canadian | 19 | 0.1% |
| Celtic | 1 | 0.0% |
| Central American | 1 | 0.0% |
| Cherokee | 23 | 0.2% |
| Chickasaw | 3 | 0.0% |
| Chippewa | 289 | 1.8% |
| Choctaw | 2 | 0.0% |
| Colombian | 26 | 0.2% |
| Costa Rican | 1 | 0.0% |
| Croatian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Cuban | 2 | 0.0% |
| Czech | 206 | 1.3% |
| Czechoslovakian | 20 | 0.1% |
| Danish | 254 | 1.6% |
| Dominican | 5 | 0.0% |
| Dutch | 364 | 2.3% |
| Eastern European | 14 | 0.1% |
| Ecuadorian | 1 | 0.0% |
| English | 1,123 | 7.1% |
| Estonian | 1 | 0.0% |
| European | 185 | 1.2% |
| Finnish | 761 | 4.8% |
| French | 637 | 4.0% |
| French American Indian | 6 | 0.0% |
| French Canadian | 214 | 1.3% |
| German | 5,332 | 33.6% |
| Ghanaian | 3 | 0.0% |
| Greek | 24 | 0.2% |
| Haitian | 13 | 0.1% |
| Hungarian | 97 | 0.6% |
| Icelander | 6 | 0.0% |
| Indian (Asian) | 8 | 0.1% |
| Irish | 1,780 | 11.2% |
| Italian | 377 | 2.4% |
| Jamaican | 6 | 0.0% |
| Korean | 5 | 0.0% |
| Latvian | 4 | 0.0% |
| Lebanese | 33 | 0.2% |
| Lithuanian | 36 | 0.2% |
| Luxembourger | 11 | 0.1% |
| Menominee | 5 | 0.0% |
| Mexican | 143 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian | 5 | 0.0% |
| Navajo | 10 | 0.1% |
| Northern European | 17 | 0.1% |
| Norwegian | 2,436 | 15.4% |
| Pakistani | 15 | 0.1% |
| Pennsylvania German | 10 | 0.1% |
| Polish | 629 | 4.0% |
| Portuguese | 15 | 0.1% |
| Puerto Rican | 46 | 0.3% |
| Romanian | 9 | 0.1% |
| Russian | 24 | 0.2% |
| Samoan | 1 | 0.0% |
| Scandinavian | 396 | 2.5% |
| Scotch-Irish | 77 | 0.5% |
| Scottish | 127 | 0.8% |
| Serbian | 9 | 0.1% |
| Sioux | 29 | 0.2% |
| Slavic | 11 | 0.1% |
| Slovak | 21 | 0.1% |
| Slovene | 3 | 0.0% |
| Somali | 2 | 0.0% |
| South American | 27 | 0.2% |
| South American Indian | 8 | 0.1% |
| Sri Lankan | 3 | 0.0% |
| Subsaharan African | 21 | 0.1% |
| Swedish | 1,744 | 11.0% |
| Swiss | 23 | 0.2% |
| Thai | 1 | 0.0% |
| Ukrainian | 17 | 0.1% |
| Ute | 4 | 0.0% |
| Welsh | 44 | 0.3% |
| Yugoslavian | 66 | 0.4% | View All 89 Rows |
Immigrants in Aitkin County
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Aitkin County came from Latin America (45 | 0.3%), Canada (28 | 0.2%), Europe (23 | 0.2%), South America (21 | 0.1%), and Brazil (15 | 0.1%), together accounting for 0.8% of all Aitkin County residents.
| Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
| Africa | 3 | 0.0% |
| Asia | 14 | 0.1% |
| Brazil | 15 | 0.1% |
| Canada | 28 | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 9 | 0.1% |
| Central America | 15 | 0.1% |
| China | 5 | 0.0% |
| Colombia | 6 | 0.0% |
| Costa Rica | 1 | 0.0% |
| Eastern Asia | 6 | 0.0% |
| England | 7 | 0.0% |
| Europe | 23 | 0.2% |
| France | 1 | 0.0% |
| Germany | 8 | 0.1% |
| Ghana | 3 | 0.0% |
| Haiti | 3 | 0.0% |
| Jamaica | 6 | 0.0% |
| Korea | 1 | 0.0% |
| Latin America | 45 | 0.3% |
| Mexico | 14 | 0.1% |
| Northern Europe | 14 | 0.1% |
| Norway | 1 | 0.0% |
| Philippines | 4 | 0.0% |
| South America | 21 | 0.1% |
| South Eastern Asia | 8 | 0.1% |
| Thailand | 1 | 0.0% |
| Vietnam | 3 | 0.0% |
| Western Africa | 3 | 0.0% |
| Western Europe | 9 | 0.1% | View All 29 Rows |
Sex and Age in Aitkin County
Sex and Age in Aitkin County
The most populous age groups in Aitkin County are 65 to 69 Years (875 | 10.9%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (818 | 10.4%) for women.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 289 (3.6%) | 290 (3.7%) |
| 5 to 9 Years | 393 (4.9%) | 315 (4.0%) |
| 10 to 14 Years | 367 (4.6%) | 415 (5.3%) |
| 15 to 19 Years | 396 (5.0%) | 402 (5.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 304 (3.8%) | 307 (3.9%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 263 (3.3%) | 315 (4.0%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 293 (3.7%) | 264 (3.4%) |
| 35 to 39 Years | 337 (4.2%) | 379 (4.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Years | 355 (4.4%) | 290 (3.7%) |
| 45 to 49 Years | 360 (4.5%) | 343 (4.4%) |
| 50 to 54 Years | 477 (6.0%) | 441 (5.6%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 663 (8.3%) | 702 (8.9%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 837 (10.5%) | 732 (9.3%) |
| 65 to 69 Years | 875 (10.9%) | 818 (10.4%) |
| 70 to 74 Years | 689 (8.6%) | 651 (8.3%) |
| 75 to 79 Years | 514 (6.4%) | 447 (5.7%) |
| 80 to 84 Years | 311 (3.9%) | 420 (5.3%) |
| 85 Years and over | 281 (3.5%) | 324 (4.1%) |
| Total | 8,004 (100.0%) | 7,855 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Aitkin County
Median Family Size in Aitkin County
The median family size in Aitkin County is 2.90 persons per family, with single female/mother families (472 | 11.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.73 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (3,454 | 82.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.76 persons per family.
| Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
| Married-Couple | 3,454 (82.6%) | 2.76 |
| Single Male/Father | 254 (6.1%) | 3.34 |
| Single Female/Mother | 472 (11.3%) | 3.73 |
| Total Families | 4,180 (100.0%) | 2.90 |
Median Household Size in Aitkin County
The median household size in Aitkin County is 2.30 persons per household, with single female/mother households (472 | 6.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.14 persons per household. non-family households (2,617 | 38.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
| Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
| Married-Couple | 3,454 (50.8%) | 2.78 |
| Single Male/Father | 254 (3.7%) | 3.68 |
| Single Female/Mother | 472 (6.9%) | 4.14 |
| Non-family | 2,617 (38.5%) | 1.19 |
| Total Households | 6,797 (100.0%) | 2.30 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Aitkin County
Out of a total of 6,797 households in Aitkin County, 4,180 (61.5%) are family households, while 2,617 (38.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,762, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,293.
| Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
| 1-Person Households | - | 2,293 (33.7%) |
| 2-Person Households | 2,762 (40.6%) | 303 (4.5%) |
| 3-Person Households | 579 (8.5%) | 18 (0.3%) |
| 4-Person Households | 509 (7.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5-Person Households | 201 (3.0%) | 2 (0.0%) |
| 6-Person Households | 88 (1.3%) | 1 (0.0%) |
| 7+ Person Households | 41 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 4,180 (61.5%) | 2,617 (38.5%) |
Female Fertility in Aitkin County
Fertility by Age in Aitkin County
Average fertility rate in Aitkin County is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 129.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 89.1% of all women with births.
| Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
| 20 to 34 years | 114 (89.1%) | 129.0 |
| 35 to 50 years | 14 (10.9%) | 13.0 |
| Total | 128 (100.0%) | 54.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Aitkin County
86.7% of women with births (128) in Aitkin County are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 14.9% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
| Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
| 15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 20 to 34 years | 97 (85.1%) | 17 (14.9%) |
| 35 to 50 years | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 111 (86.7%) | 17 (13.3%) |
Fertility by Education in Aitkin County
Average fertility rate in Aitkin County is 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of bachelor's degree have the highest fertility rate of 67.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 44.5% of all women with births.
| Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
| Less than High School | 23 (18.0%) | 54.0 |
| High School Diploma | 17 (13.3%) | 36.0 |
| College or Associate's Degree | 57 (44.5%) | 57.0 |
| Bachelor's Degree | 24 (18.8%) | 67.0 |
| Graduate Degree | 7 (5.5%) | 59.0 |
| Total | 128 (100.0%) | 54.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Aitkin County
13.3% of women with births in Aitkin County are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 52.9% of them unmarried at childbirth.
| Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
| Less than High School | 16 (69.6%) | 7 (30.4%) |
| High School Diploma | 8 (47.1%) | 9 (52.9%) |
| College or Associate's Degree | 57 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree | 23 (95.8%) | 1 (4.2%) |
| Graduate Degree | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 111 (86.7%) | 17 (13.3%) |
Income in Aitkin County
Income Overview in Aitkin County
Per Capita Income in Aitkin County is $32,980, while median incomes of families and households are $72,769 and $56,406 respectively.
| Characteristic | Number | Measure |
| Per Capita Income | 15,859 | $32,980 |
| Median Family Income | 4,180 | $72,769 |
| Mean Family Income | 4,180 | $86,144 |
| Median Household Income | 6,797 | $56,406 |
| Mean Household Income | 6,797 | $71,757 |
| Income Deficit | 4,180 | $9,389 |
| Wage / Income Gap (%) | 15,859 | 27.55% |
| Wage / Income Gap ($) | 15,859 | 72.45¢ per $1 |
| Gini / Inequality Index | 15,859 | 0.44 |
Earnings by Sex in Aitkin County
Average Earnings in Aitkin County are $34,714, $40,421 for men and $29,284 for women, a difference of 27.6%.
| Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
| Male | 3,686 (51.7%) | $40,421 |
| Female | 3,441 (48.3%) | $29,284 |
| Total | 7,127 (100.0%) | $34,714 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Aitkin County
The most common earnings brackets in Aitkin County are $100,000+ for men (349 | 9.5%) and $2,499 or less for women (236 | 6.9%).
| Income | Male | Female |
| $2,499 or less | 244 (6.6%) | 236 (6.9%) |
| $2,500 to $4,999 | 119 (3.2%) | 169 (4.9%) |
| $5,000 to $7,499 | 160 (4.3%) | 177 (5.1%) |
| $7,500 to $9,999 | 91 (2.5%) | 172 (5.0%) |
| $10,000 to $12,499 | 179 (4.9%) | 121 (3.5%) |
| $12,500 to $14,999 | 140 (3.8%) | 104 (3.0%) |
| $15,000 to $17,499 | 38 (1.0%) | 119 (3.5%) |
| $17,500 to $19,999 | 70 (1.9%) | 139 (4.0%) |
| $20,000 to $22,499 | 81 (2.2%) | 176 (5.1%) |
| $22,500 to $24,999 | 96 (2.6%) | 132 (3.8%) |
| $25,000 to $29,999 | 218 (5.9%) | 201 (5.8%) |
| $30,000 to $34,999 | 181 (4.9%) | 226 (6.6%) |
| $35,000 to $39,999 | 195 (5.3%) | 201 (5.8%) |
| $40,000 to $44,999 | 275 (7.5%) | 168 (4.9%) |
| $45,000 to $49,999 | 180 (4.9%) | 236 (6.9%) |
| $50,000 to $54,999 | 116 (3.2%) | 180 (5.2%) |
| $55,000 to $64,999 | 327 (8.9%) | 172 (5.0%) |
| $65,000 to $74,999 | 284 (7.7%) | 177 (5.1%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 343 (9.3%) | 171 (5.0%) |
| $100,000+ | 349 (9.5%) | 164 (4.8%) |
| Total | 3,686 (100.0%) | 3,441 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Aitkin County
Average earnings in Aitkin County are $42,455 for men and $33,882 for women, a difference of 20.2%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $80,417, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $37,344. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $66,319, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $16,813.
| Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
| Less than High School | $39,018 | $16,813 |
| High School Diploma | $37,344 | $25,822 |
| College or Associate's Degree | $44,397 | $30,510 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,776 | $51,172 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,417 | $66,319 |
| Total | $42,455 | $33,882 |
Family Income in Aitkin County
Family Income Brackets in Aitkin County
According to the Aitkin County family income data, there are 844 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 20.2% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 92 families (2.2%) belonging to this category.
| Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
| Less than $10,000 | 92 | 2.2% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 100 | 2.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 222 | 5.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 322 | 7.7% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 594 | 14.2% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 844 | 20.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 719 | 17.2% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 832 | 19.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 268 | 6.4% |
| $200,000+ | 188 | 4.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Aitkin County
7+ person families (32 | 0.8%) account for the highest median family income in Aitkin County with $211,250 per family, while 2-person families (2,892 | 69.2%) have the highest median income of $33,090 per family member.
| Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
| 2-Person Families | 2,892 (69.2%) | $66,179 |
| 3-Person Families | 522 (12.5%) | $89,500 |
| 4-Person Families | 475 (11.4%) | $94,417 |
| 5-Person Families | 198 (4.7%) | $110,714 |
| 6-Person Families | 61 (1.5%) | $95,750 |
| 7+ Person Families | 32 (0.8%) | $211,250 |
| Total | 4,180 (100.0%) | $72,769 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Aitkin County
The median family income in Aitkin County is $72,769, with families comprising 3+ earners (278) having the highest median family income of $124,500, while families with no earners (1,362) have the lowest median family income of $55,638, accounting for 6.7% and 32.6% of families, respectively.
| Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
| No Earners | 1,362 (32.6%) | $55,638 |
| 1 Earner | 1,243 (29.7%) | $56,023 |
| 2 Earners | 1,297 (31.0%) | $99,750 |
| 3+ Earners | 278 (6.7%) | $124,500 |
| Total | 4,180 (100.0%) | $72,769 |
Household Income in Aitkin County
Household Income Brackets in Aitkin County
With 1,305 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Aitkin County, accounting for 19.2% of all households. In contrast, only 231 households (3.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Less than $10,000 | 347 | 5.1% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 462 | 6.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 666 | 9.8% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 625 | 9.2% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 918 | 13.5% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,305 | 19.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 918 | 13.5% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 1,013 | 14.9% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 306 | 4.5% |
| $200,000+ | 231 | 3.4% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Aitkin County
The median household income in Aitkin County is $56,406, with the highest median household income of $76,146 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,046 households (15.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $44,977, with 3,280 households (48.3%) in this group.
| Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
| 15 to 24 Years | 109 (1.6%) | $45,781 |
| 25 to 44 Years | 1,046 (15.4%) | $76,146 |
| 45 to 64 Years | 2,362 (34.7%) | $70,000 |
| 65+ Years | 3,280 (48.3%) | $44,977 |
| Total | 6,797 (100.0%) | $56,406 |
Poverty in Aitkin County
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Aitkin County
With 10.8% poverty level for males and 13.9% for females among the residents of Aitkin County, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 13 males (26.5%) and 109 females (24.2%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 20 (7.1%) | 34 (11.9%) |
| 5 Years | 13 (26.5%) | 9 (22.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 99 (22.8%) | 50 (12.5%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 25 (9.8%) | 51 (18.8%) |
| 15 Years | 22 (19.1%) | 17 (17.9%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 6 (4.3%) | 16 (9.9%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 18 (4.2%) | 109 (24.2%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 36 (6.9%) | 76 (13.1%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 72 (10.4%) | 80 (12.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 90 (10.7%) | 104 (13.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 234 (15.6%) | 192 (13.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 124 (8.1%) | 119 (8.2%) |
| 75 Years and over | 95 (8.8%) | 220 (19.2%) |
| Total | 854 (10.8%) | 1,077 (13.9%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Aitkin County
According to the poverty statistics in Aitkin County, males aged 18 to 24 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 95.8% of males and 91.8% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 260 (92.9%) | 252 (88.1%) |
| 5 Years | 36 (73.5%) | 32 (78.0%) |
| 6 to 11 Years | 335 (77.2%) | 350 (87.5%) |
| 12 to 14 Years | 230 (90.2%) | 220 (81.2%) |
| 15 Years | 93 (80.9%) | 78 (82.1%) |
| 16 and 17 Years | 135 (95.7%) | 146 (90.1%) |
| 18 to 24 Years | 412 (95.8%) | 342 (75.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 489 (93.1%) | 503 (86.9%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 617 (89.5%) | 589 (88.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 747 (89.2%) | 680 (86.7%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,266 (84.4%) | 1,229 (86.5%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,413 (91.9%) | 1,330 (91.8%) |
| 75 Years and over | 985 (91.2%) | 927 (80.8%) |
| Total | 7,018 (89.1%) | 6,678 (86.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Aitkin County
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Aitkin County show that 4.1% or 140 of the total 3,454 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 5.5%, comprising of 9 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
| Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
| No Children | 2,629 (96.0%) | 111 (4.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 524 (96.3%) | 20 (3.7%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 154 (94.5%) | 9 (5.5%) |
| 5 or more Children | 7 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 3,314 (96.0%) | 140 (4.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Aitkin County
According to the poverty data in Aitkin County, 15.0% or 38 single-father households and 27.1% or 128 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (50.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 45 households (43.3%) falling below the poverty line.
| Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
| No Children | 18 (13.4%) | 19 (12.8%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 16 (14.3%) | 63 (29.2%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 4 (50.0%) | 45 (43.3%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (33.3%) |
| Total | 38 (15.0%) | 128 (27.1%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Aitkin County
The poverty data for Aitkin County shows that 140 of the married-couple family households (4.1%) and 166 of the single-parent households (22.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 9 households (5.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 49 household (43.8%) living below poverty.
| Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
| No Children | 111 (4.1%) | 37 (13.1%) |
| 1 or 2 Children | 20 (3.7%) | 79 (24.1%) |
| 3 or 4 Children | 9 (5.5%) | 49 (43.8%) |
| 5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 1 (33.3%) |
| Total | 140 (4.1%) | 166 (22.9%) |
Employment Characteristics in Aitkin County
Employment by Class of Employer in Aitkin County
Among the 5,940 employed individuals in Aitkin County, private company employees (3,556 | 59.9%), not-for-profit organizations (652 | 11.0%), and local government employees (580 | 9.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
| Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
| Private Company Employees | 3,556 | 59.9% |
| Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 208 | 3.5% |
| Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 579 | 9.8% |
| Not-for-profit Organizations | 652 | 11.0% |
| Local Government Employees | 580 | 9.8% |
| State Government Employees | 207 | 3.5% |
| Federal Government Employees | 140 | 2.4% |
| Unpaid Family Workers | 18 | 0.3% |
| Total | 5,940 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Aitkin County
According to the labor force statistics for Aitkin County, out of the total population over 16 years of age (13,579), 47.9% or 6,504 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.8% or 377 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 84.0% or 468 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 7.9% or 106 of them being unemployed.
| Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| 16 to 19 Years | 296 (50.4%) | 12 (4.1%) |
| 20 to 24 Years | 509 (83.3%) | 38 (7.5%) |
| 25 to 29 Years | 483 (83.6%) | 21 (4.3%) |
| 30 to 34 Years | 468 (84.0%) | 27 (5.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,136 (83.5%) | 78 (6.9%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,341 (82.7%) | 106 (7.9%) |
| 55 to 59 Years | 928 (68.0%) | 58 (6.3%) |
| 60 to 64 Years | 678 (43.2%) | 8 (1.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 525 (17.3%) | 30 (5.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 140 (6.1%) | 1 (0.7%) |
| Total | 6,504 (47.9%) | 377 (5.8%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Aitkin County
According to labor force statistics for Aitkin County, 71.4% of individuals (5,034) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (7,051) are in the labor force, with 5.9% or 297 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 76.7% or 1,009 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.5% or 40 of them being unemployed.
| Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
| Less than High School | 321 (67.7%) | 59 (12.5%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,472 (62.9%) | 187 (8.0%) |
| College / Associate Degree | 2,232 (76.4%) | 146 (5.0%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,009 (76.7%) | 37 (2.8%) |
| Total | 5,034 (71.4%) | 416 (5.9%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Aitkin County
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Aitkin County are Community & Social Service (589 | 9.6%), Management (571 | 9.3%), Education Instruction & Library (358 | 5.9%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (339 | 5.5%), and Health Technologists (213 | 3.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Aitkin County, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (75.5%), Computers, Engineering & Science (64.1%), and Management (54.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (86.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (84.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (78.8%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Management | 313 (54.8%) | 258 (45.2%) |
| Business & Financial | 74 (38.7%) | 117 (61.3%) |
| Computers, Engineering & Science | 118 (64.1%) | 66 (35.9%) |
| Computers & Mathematics | 18 (52.9%) | 16 (47.1%) |
| Architecture & Engineering | 74 (75.5%) | 24 (24.5%) |
| Life, Physical & Social Science | 26 (50.0%) | 26 (50.0%) |
| Community & Social Service | 151 (25.6%) | 438 (74.4%) |
| Education, Arts & Media | 45 (31.5%) | 98 (68.5%) |
| Legal Services & Support | 16 (39.0%) | 25 (61.0%) |
| Education Instruction & Library | 76 (21.2%) | 282 (78.8%) |
| Arts, Media & Entertainment | 14 (29.8%) | 33 (70.2%) |
| Health Diagnosing & Treating | 53 (15.6%) | 286 (84.4%) |
| Health Technologists | 29 (13.6%) | 184 (86.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 709 (37.8%) | 1,165 (62.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,119 (50.9%) | 3,005 (49.1%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Aitkin County are Food Preparation & Serving (381 | 6.2%), Healthcare Support (302 | 4.9%), Cleaning & Maintenance (216 | 3.5%), Security & Protection (119 | 1.9%), and Personal Care & Service (102 | 1.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Aitkin County, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (76.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (63.4%), and Security & Protection (63.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (89.4%), Personal Care & Service (81.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (67.6%).
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Healthcare Support | 32 (10.6%) | 270 (89.4%) |
| Security & Protection | 75 (63.0%) | 44 (37.0%) |
| Firefighting & Prevention | 12 (32.4%) | 25 (67.6%) |
| Law Enforcement | 63 (76.8%) | 19 (23.2%) |
| Food Preparation & Serving | 146 (38.3%) | 235 (61.7%) |
| Cleaning & Maintenance | 137 (63.4%) | 79 (36.6%) |
| Personal Care & Service | 19 (18.6%) | 83 (81.4%) |
| Total (Category) | 409 (36.5%) | 711 (63.5%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,119 (50.9%) | 3,005 (49.1%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Aitkin County are Office & Administration (747 | 12.2%), and Sales & Related (606 | 9.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Sales & Related | 301 (49.7%) | 305 (50.3%) |
| Office & Administration | 146 (19.5%) | 601 (80.5%) |
| Total (Category) | 447 (33.0%) | 906 (67.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,119 (50.9%) | 3,005 (49.1%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Aitkin County are Construction & Extraction (517 | 8.4%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (261 | 4.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (58 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 56 (96.6%) | 2 (3.5%) |
| Construction & Extraction | 488 (94.4%) | 29 (5.6%) |
| Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 259 (99.2%) | 2 (0.8%) |
| Total (Category) | 803 (96.1%) | 33 (4.0%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,119 (50.9%) | 3,005 (49.1%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Aitkin County are Production (463 | 7.6%), Transportation (278 | 4.5%), and Material Moving (200 | 3.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
| Occupation | Male | Female |
| Production | 360 (77.7%) | 103 (22.3%) |
| Transportation | 249 (89.6%) | 29 (10.4%) |
| Material Moving | 142 (71.0%) | 58 (29.0%) |
| Total (Category) | 751 (79.8%) | 190 (20.2%) |
| Total (Overall) | 3,119 (50.9%) | 3,005 (49.1%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Aitkin County
Employment Industries in Aitkin County
The major employment industries in Aitkin County include Health Care & Social Assistance (991 | 16.2%), Retail Trade (705 | 11.5%), Construction (693 | 11.3%), Manufacturing (610 | 10.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (510 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Aitkin County
The Aitkin County industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (92.9%), Construction (90.2%), and Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (85.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (85.7%), and Finance & Insurance (70.8%).
| Industry | Male | Female |
| Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 156 (92.9%) | 12 (7.1%) |
| Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 51 (85.0%) | 9 (15.0%) |
| Construction | 625 (90.2%) | 68 (9.8%) |
| Manufacturing | 486 (79.7%) | 124 (20.3%) |
| Wholesale Trade | 62 (53.0%) | 55 (47.0%) |
| Retail Trade | 353 (50.1%) | 352 (49.9%) |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 178 (79.1%) | 47 (20.9%) |
| Utilities | 32 (66.7%) | 16 (33.3%) |
| Information | 25 (48.1%) | 27 (51.9%) |
| Finance & Insurance | 62 (29.2%) | 150 (70.8%) |
| Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 29 (50.9%) | 28 (49.1%) |
| Professional & Scientific | 67 (36.0%) | 119 (64.0%) |
| Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (100.0%) |
| Administrative & Support | 69 (35.4%) | 126 (64.6%) |
| Educational Services | 152 (31.1%) | 337 (68.9%) |
| Health Care & Social Assistance | 142 (14.3%) | 849 (85.7%) |
| Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 65 (42.2%) | 89 (57.8%) |
| Accommodation & Food Services | 214 (42.0%) | 296 (58.0%) |
| Public Administration | 178 (51.7%) | 166 (48.3%) |
| Total | 3,119 (50.9%) | 3,005 (49.1%) |
Education in Aitkin County
School Enrollment in Aitkin County
The most common levels of schooling among the 2,608 students in Aitkin County are high school (718 | 27.5%), middle school (624 | 23.9%), and elementary school (535 | 20.5%).
| School Level | # Students | % Students |
| Nursery / Preschool | 177 | 6.8% |
| Kindergarten | 169 | 6.5% |
| Elementary School | 535 | 20.5% |
| Middle School | 624 | 23.9% |
| High School | 718 | 27.5% |
| College / Undergraduate | 315 | 12.1% |
| Graduate / Professional | 70 | 2.7% |
| Total | 2,608 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Aitkin County
Out of a total of 2,608 students who are enrolled in schools in Aitkin County, 230 (8.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 2,378 (91.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 56 (46.7% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 129 (98.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
| Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
| 3 to 4 Year Olds | 129 (98.5%) | 2 (1.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Year Old | 647 (93.4%) | 46 (6.6%) |
| 10 to 14 Year Olds | 695 (93.0%) | 52 (7.0%) |
| 15 to 17 Year Olds | 483 (94.9%) | 26 (5.1%) |
| 18 to 19 Year Olds | 173 (80.8%) | 41 (19.2%) |
| 20 to 24 Year Olds | 131 (97.0%) | 4 (3.0%) |
| 25 to 34 Year Olds | 57 (96.6%) | 2 (3.4%) |
| 35 Years and over | 64 (53.3%) | 56 (46.7%) |
| Total | 2,378 (91.2%) | 230 (8.8%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Aitkin County
Education (703 | 28.0%), business (443 | 17.7%), science & technology (263 | 10.5%), arts & humanities (151 | 6.0%), and social sciences (145 | 5.8%) are the most common fields of study among 2,508 individuals in Aitkin County who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
| Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
| Computers & Mathematics | 66 | 2.6% |
| Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 141 | 5.6% |
| Physical & Health Sciences | 44 | 1.8% |
| Psychology | 88 | 3.5% |
| Social Sciences | 145 | 5.8% |
| Engineering | 99 | 4.0% |
| Multidisciplinary Studies | 23 | 0.9% |
| Science & Technology | 263 | 10.5% |
| Business | 443 | 17.7% |
| Education | 703 | 28.0% |
| Literature & Languages | 99 | 4.0% |
| Liberal Arts & History | 127 | 5.1% |
| Visual & Performing Arts | 77 | 3.1% |
| Communications | 39 | 1.6% |
| Arts & Humanities | 151 | 6.0% |
| Total | 2,508 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Aitkin County
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Aitkin County
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Aitkin County are males with 2 vehicles (994, accounting for 32.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,048, making up 34.4%).
| Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
| No Vehicle | 100 (3.3%) | 67 (2.3%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 403 (13.3%) | 458 (15.9%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 994 (32.8%) | 1,048 (36.3%) |
| 3 Vehicles | 860 (28.4%) | 736 (25.5%) |
| 4 Vehicles | 364 (12.0%) | 277 (9.6%) |
| 5 or more Vehicles | 307 (10.1%) | 303 (10.5%) |
| Total | 3,028 (100.0%) | 2,889 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Aitkin County
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Aitkin County are 15 to 19 minutes (813 commuters, 15.3%), 10 to 14 minutes (796 commuters, 15.0%), and 20 to 24 minutes (678 commuters, 12.8%).
| Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 308 | 5.8% |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 635 | 12.0% |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 796 | 15.0% |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 813 | 15.3% |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 678 | 12.8% |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 287 | 5.4% |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 463 | 8.7% |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 153 | 2.9% |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 224 | 4.2% |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 270 | 5.1% |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 307 | 5.8% |
| 90 or more Minutes | 375 | 7.1% |
Commute Time by Sex in Aitkin County
The most common commute times in Aitkin County are 10 to 14 minutes (441 commuters, 15.8%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (435 commuters, 17.3%) for females.
| Commute Time | Male | Female |
| Less than 5 Minutes | 170 (6.1%) | 138 (5.5%) |
| 5 to 9 Minutes | 296 (10.6%) | 339 (13.5%) |
| 10 to 14 Minutes | 441 (15.8%) | 355 (14.1%) |
| 15 to 19 Minutes | 378 (13.5%) | 435 (17.3%) |
| 20 to 24 Minutes | 320 (11.4%) | 358 (14.2%) |
| 25 to 29 Minutes | 145 (5.2%) | 142 (5.7%) |
| 30 to 34 Minutes | 220 (7.9%) | 243 (9.7%) |
| 35 to 39 Minutes | 58 (2.1%) | 95 (3.8%) |
| 40 to 44 Minutes | 114 (4.1%) | 110 (4.4%) |
| 45 to 59 Minutes | 146 (5.2%) | 124 (4.9%) |
| 60 to 89 Minutes | 215 (7.7%) | 92 (3.7%) |
| 90 or more Minutes | 293 (10.5%) | 82 (3.3%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Aitkin County
The most frequent times of departure to work in Aitkin County are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (594, 21.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (533, 21.2%) for females.
| Time of Departure | Male | Female |
| 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 180 (6.4%) | 87 (3.5%) |
| 5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 201 (7.2%) | 57 (2.3%) |
| 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 173 (6.2%) | 110 (4.4%) |
| 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 251 (9.0%) | 195 (7.8%) |
| 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 273 (9.8%) | 212 (8.4%) |
| 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 594 (21.2%) | 533 (21.2%) |
| 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 267 (9.6%) | 401 (16.0%) |
| 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 378 (13.5%) | 214 (8.5%) |
| 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 100 (3.6%) | 54 (2.1%) |
| 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 108 (3.9%) | 112 (4.5%) |
| 10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 26 (0.9%) | 58 (2.3%) |
| 11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 14 (0.5%) | 13 (0.5%) |
| 12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 158 (5.7%) | 282 (11.2%) |
| 4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 73 (2.6%) | 185 (7.4%) |
| Total | 2,796 (100.0%) | 2,513 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Aitkin County
Occupancy by Ownership in Aitkin County
Of the total 6,797 dwellings in Aitkin County, owner-occupied units account for 5,751 (84.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,046 (15.4%).
| Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Owner Occupied Housing Units | 5,751 | 84.6% |
| Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,046 | 15.4% |
| Total Occupied Housing Units | 6,797 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Aitkin County
| Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| 1-Person Household | 2,293 | 33.7% |
| 2-Person Household | 3,065 | 45.1% |
| 3-Person Household | 597 | 8.8% |
| 4+ Person Household | 842 | 12.4% |
| Total Housing Units | 6,797 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Aitkin County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1-Person Household | 1,710 (74.6%) | 583 (25.4%) |
| 2-Person Household | 2,847 (92.9%) | 218 (7.1%) |
| 3-Person Household | 498 (83.4%) | 99 (16.6%) |
| 4+ Person Household | 696 (82.7%) | 146 (17.3%) |
| Total Housing Units | 5,751 (84.6%) | 1,046 (15.4%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Aitkin County
| Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than High School | 356 (80.2%) | 88 (19.8%) |
| High School Diploma | 1,883 (80.3%) | 463 (19.7%) |
| College/Associate Degree | 2,240 (86.5%) | 351 (13.6%) |
| Bachelor's Degree or higher | 1,272 (89.8%) | 144 (10.2%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Aitkin County
| Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
| Under 35 Years | 524 | 7.7% |
| 35 to 44 Years | 631 | 9.3% |
| 45 to 54 Years | 779 | 11.5% |
| 55 to 64 Years | 1,583 | 23.3% |
| 65 to 74 Years | 1,799 | 26.5% |
| 75 to 84 Years | 1,139 | 16.8% |
| 85 Years and Over | 342 | 5.0% |
| Total | 6,797 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Aitkin County
Median Income by Occupancy in Aitkin County
| Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
| Owner-Occupied | 5,751 (84.6%) | $62,899 |
| Renter-Occupied | 1,046 (15.4%) | $28,750 |
| Average | 6,797 (100.0%) | $56,406 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Aitkin County
| Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $5,000 | 126 (2.2%) | 93 (8.9%) |
| $5,000 to $9,999 | 75 (1.3%) | 52 (5.0%) |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 318 (5.5%) | 146 (14.0%) |
| $15,000 to $19,999 | 203 (3.5%) | 113 (10.8%) |
| $20,000 to $24,999 | 276 (4.8%) | 77 (7.4%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 500 (8.7%) | 124 (11.8%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 756 (13.2%) | 162 (15.5%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 1,152 (20.0%) | 156 (14.9%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 860 (14.9%) | 56 (5.3%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 958 (16.7%) | 57 (5.4%) |
| $150,000 or more | 527 (9.2%) | 10 (1.0%) |
| Total | 5,751 (100.0%) | 1,046 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Aitkin County
| Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Less than $300 | 447 (7.8%) | 82 (7.8%) |
| $300 to $499 | 1,113 (19.4%) | 105 (10.0%) |
| $500 to $799 | 1,302 (22.6%) | 215 (20.5%) |
| $800 to $999 | 573 (10.0%) | 156 (14.9%) |
| $1,000 to $1,499 | 1,061 (18.4%) | 196 (18.7%) |
| $1,500 to $1,999 | 686 (11.9%) | 42 (4.0%) |
| $2,000 to $2,499 | 293 (5.1%) | 3 (0.3%) |
| $2,500 to $2,999 | 151 (2.6%) | 18 (1.7%) |
| $3,000 or more | 125 (2.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 5,751 (100.0%) | 1,046 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Aitkin County
Housing Structures in Aitkin County
| Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
| Single Unit, Detached | 5,645 | 83.1% |
| Single Unit, Attached | 62 | 0.9% |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 23 | 0.3% |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 45 | 0.7% |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 94 | 1.4% |
| 10 or more Apartments | 296 | 4.3% |
| Mobile Home / Other | 632 | 9.3% |
| Total | 6,797 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Aitkin County
| Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Single Unit, Detached | 5,080 (90.0%) | 565 (10.0%) |
| Single Unit, Attached | 48 (77.4%) | 14 (22.6%) |
| 2 Unit Apartments | 6 (26.1%) | 17 (73.9%) |
| 3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 17 (37.8%) | 28 (62.2%) |
| 5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 35 (37.2%) | 59 (62.8%) |
| 10 or more Apartments | 10 (3.4%) | 286 (96.6%) |
| Mobile Home / Other | 555 (87.8%) | 77 (12.2%) |
| Total | 5,751 (84.6%) | 1,046 (15.4%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Aitkin County
| Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| 1 Room | 25 (0.4%) | 52 (5.0%) |
| 2 or 3 Rooms | 379 (6.6%) | 274 (26.2%) |
| 4 or 5 Rooms | 1,810 (31.5%) | 380 (36.3%) |
| 6 or 7 Rooms | 1,952 (33.9%) | 237 (22.7%) |
| 8 or more Rooms | 1,585 (27.6%) | 103 (9.9%) |
| Total | 5,751 (100.0%) | 1,046 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Aitkin County
| Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| Utility Gas | 583 (10.1%) | 324 (31.0%) |
| Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 3,197 (55.6%) | 434 (41.5%) |
| Electricity | 895 (15.6%) | 201 (19.2%) |
| Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 141 (2.5%) | 20 (1.9%) |
| Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| All other Fuels | 922 (16.0%) | 63 (6.0%) |
| No Fuel Used | 13 (0.2%) | 4 (0.4%) |
| Total | 5,751 (100.0%) | 1,046 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Aitkin County
| Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
| No Vehicle | 126 (2.2%) | 226 (21.6%) |
| 1 Vehicle | 1,528 (26.6%) | 489 (46.8%) |
| 2 Vehicles | 2,396 (41.7%) | 202 (19.3%) |
| 3 or more Vehicles | 1,701 (29.6%) | 129 (12.3%) |
| Total | 5,751 (100.0%) | 1,046 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Aitkin County
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Aitkin County
| Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Housing Units | 3,029 | 2,722 |
| Median Property Value | $213,600 | $229,900 |
| Median Household Income | $49,658 | $367 |
| Monthly Housing Costs | $498 | $121 |
| Real Estate Taxes | $1,247 | $70 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Aitkin County
| Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $50,000 | 255 (8.4%) | 45 (1.7%) |
| $50,000 to $99,999 | 384 (12.7%) | 227 (8.3%) |
| $100,000 to $299,999 | 1,433 (47.3%) | 1,606 (59.0%) |
| $300,000 to $499,999 | 780 (25.8%) | 573 (21.0%) |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 122 (4.0%) | 176 (6.5%) |
| $750,000 to $999,999 | 23 (0.8%) | 76 (2.8%) |
| $1,000,000 or more | 32 (1.1%) | 19 (0.7%) |
| Total | 3,029 (100.0%) | 2,722 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Aitkin County
| Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $10,000 | 146 (4.8%) | 70 (2.6%) |
| $10,000 to $24,999 | 620 (20.5%) | 55 (2.0%) |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 314 (10.4%) | 177 (6.5%) |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 446 (14.7%) | 186 (6.8%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 617 (20.4%) | 310 (11.4%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 372 (12.3%) | 535 (19.7%) |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 354 (11.7%) | 488 (17.9%) |
| $150,000 or more | 160 (5.3%) | 604 (22.2%) |
| Total | 3,029 (100.0%) | 2,722 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Aitkin County
| Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than 2.0x | 636 (21.0%) | 79,234 (2,910.9%) |
| 2.0x to 2.9x | 485 (16.0%) | 796 (29.2%) |
| 3.0x to 3.9x | 340 (11.2%) | 600 (22.0%) |
| 4.0x or more | 1,544 (51.0%) | 380 (14.0%) |
| Total | 3,029 (100.0%) | 2,722 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Aitkin County
| Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
| Less than $800 | 947 (31.3%) | 10 (0.4%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 833 (27.5%) | 631 (23.2%) |
| $800 to $1,499 | 1,157 (38.2%) | 926 (34.0%) |
| Total | 3,029 (100.0%) | 2,722 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Aitkin County
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Aitkin County
| Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under 6 Years | 658 (97.6%) | 16 (2.4%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 2,033 (97.4%) | 55 (2.6%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 678 (87.3%) | 99 (12.7%) |
| 26 to 34 Years | 934 (91.0%) | 92 (9.0%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 1,215 (89.5%) | 143 (10.5%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 1,389 (85.7%) | 232 (14.3%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 2,689 (92.1%) | 232 (7.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,975 (99.6%) | 11 (0.4%) |
| 75 Years and older | 2,227 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| Total | 14,798 (94.4%) | 880 (5.6%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Aitkin County
| Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Native Born | 658 (97.6%) | 16 (2.4%) |
| Foreign Born, Citizen | 2,033 (97.4%) | 55 (2.6%) |
| Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 678 (87.3%) | 99 (12.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Aitkin County
| Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
| Under $25,000 | 1,995 (94.3%) | 120 (5.7%) |
| $25,000 to $49,999 | 2,911 (94.1%) | 182 (5.9%) |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 2,909 (94.2%) | 180 (5.8%) |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2,326 (95.6%) | 108 (4.4%) |
| $100,000 and over | 4,587 (94.1%) | 290 (5.9%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Aitkin County
| Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
| Under 6 | 273 (40.5%) | 425 (63.1%) |
| 6 to 18 Years | 990 (47.4%) | 1,249 (59.8%) |
| 19 to 25 Years | 236 (30.4%) | 457 (58.8%) |
| 25 to 34 Years | 394 (38.4%) | 593 (57.8%) |
| 35 to 44 Years | 456 (33.6%) | 815 (60.0%) |
| 45 to 54 Years | 407 (25.1%) | 1,046 (64.5%) |
| 55 to 64 Years | 917 (31.4%) | 2,011 (68.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 2,906 (97.3%) | 1,932 (64.7%) |
| 75 Years and over | 2,214 (99.4%) | 1,530 (68.7%) |
| Total | 8,793 (56.1%) | 10,058 (64.1%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Aitkin County
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 12 (4.2%) | 2 (0.7%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 54 (5.3%) | 61 (6.2%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 96 (10.1%) | 86 (8.4%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 581 (19.2%) | 517 (18.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 439 (28.6%) | 284 (19.6%) |
| 75 Years and over | 597 (55.3%) | 508 (44.3%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Aitkin County
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 12 (4.2%) | 2 (0.7%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 13 (1.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 1 (0.1%) | 6 (0.6%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 228 (7.5%) | 116 (4.0%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 246 (16.0%) | 92 (6.4%) |
| 75 Years and over | 352 (32.6%) | 278 (24.2%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
| 5 to 17 Years | 6 (0.6%) | 3 (0.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (1.1%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 24 (0.8%) | 55 (1.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 33 (2.1%) | 33 (2.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 106 (9.8%) | 83 (7.2%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 45 (4.4%) | 54 (5.5%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 81 (8.5%) | 51 (5.0%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 253 (8.4%) | 199 (6.9%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 70 (4.5%) | 57 (3.9%) |
| 75 Years and over | 98 (9.1%) | 111 (9.7%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 6 (0.6%) | 3 (0.3%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 10 (1.1%) | 16 (1.5%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 243 (8.0%) | 265 (9.2%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 196 (12.8%) | 192 (13.3%) |
| 75 Years and over | 264 (24.4%) | 296 (25.8%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
| Age Bracket | Male | Female |
| 5 to 17 Years | 13 (1.3%) | 4 (0.4%) |
| 18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (0.3%) |
| 35 to 64 Years | 98 (3.2%) | 89 (3.1%) |
| 65 to 74 Years | 58 (3.8%) | 31 (2.1%) |
| 75 Years and over | 123 (11.4%) | 125 (10.9%) |
Technology Access in Aitkin County
Computing Device Access in Aitkin County
| Device Type | # Households | % Households |
| Desktop or Laptop | 4,782 | 70.4% |
| Smartphone | 5,230 | 76.9% |
| Tablet | 3,584 | 52.7% |
| No Computing Device | 788 | 11.6% |
| Total | 6,797 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Aitkin County
| Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
| Dial-Up Internet | 48 | 0.7% |
| Broadband Home | 3,661 | 53.9% |
| Cellular Data Only | 1,129 | 16.6% |
| Satellite Internet | 860 | 12.7% |
| No Internet | 1,236 | 18.2% |
| Total | 6,797 | 100.0% |
Aitkin County Summary
Aitkin County is located in the north-central region of Minnesota, and is part of the state’s Iron Range region. The county is bordered by Crow Wing County to the west, Mille Lacs County to the east, and Carlton County to the north. The county seat is Aitkin, and the county’s population was 16,202 as of the 2010 census.
History
Aitkin County was established in 1857, and was named after William Alexander Aitken, a fur trader and early settler in the area. The county was originally part of the larger Crow Wing County, but was split off in 1871. The county was initially populated by Native Americans, primarily the Ojibwe, who had lived in the area for centuries. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1850s, and the county was officially organized in 1871.
The county’s economy was initially based on logging and farming, and the area was known for its production of potatoes, wheat, and other grains. The county also had a thriving lumber industry, and the area was home to several sawmills. The county’s economy was further bolstered by the arrival of the railroad in the late 19th century, which allowed for the transportation of goods and people to and from the area.
Geography
Aitkin County covers an area of 1,072 square miles, and is located in the north-central region of Minnesota. The county is bordered by Crow Wing County to the west, Mille Lacs County to the east, and Carlton County to the north. The county is located in the northern part of the state’s Iron Range region, and is home to several lakes, including Mille Lacs Lake, Lake Mille Lacs, and Lake Vermilion. The county is also home to several rivers, including the Mississippi River, the St. Louis River, and the Snake River.
The county’s terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills in the northern part of the county. The county is home to several state parks, including Aitkin State Park, Mille Lacs Kathio State Park, and Soudan Underground Mine State Park.
Economy
Aitkin County’s economy is largely based on agriculture, forestry, and tourism. The county is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including potatoes, wheat, and other grains. The county is also home to several sawmills, which produce lumber for the construction industry.
The county is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Soudan Underground Mine State Park, which is a popular destination for visitors. The county is also home to several resorts, which attract visitors from all over the state and beyond.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Aitkin County had a population of 16,202. The county’s population is largely white (96.2%), with small percentages of Native American (1.2%), African American (0.5%), Asian (0.3%), and other races (1.8%). The county’s median household income is $45,845, and the median age is 44.7. The county’s population is largely rural, with only 8.3% of the population living in urban areas.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Aitkin County?
Total Population of Aitkin County is 15,859.
What is the Total Male Population of Aitkin County?
Total Male Population of Aitkin County is 8,004.
What is the Total Female Population of Aitkin County?
Total Female Population of Aitkin County is 7,855.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Aitkin County?
There are 101.90 Males per 100 Females in Aitkin County.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Aitkin County?
There are 98.14 Females per 100 Males in Aitkin County.
What is the Median Population Age in Aitkin County?
Median Population Age in Aitkin County is 56.2 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Aitkin County
Average Family Size in Aitkin County is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Aitkin County
Average Household Size in Aitkin County is 2.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Aitkin County?
Per Capita income in Aitkin County is $32,980.
What is the Median Family Income in Aitkin County?
Median Family Income in Aitkin County is $72,769.
What is the Median Household income in Aitkin County?
Median Household Income in Aitkin County is $56,406.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Aitkin County?
Income or Wage Gap in Aitkin County is 27.6%.
Women in Aitkin County earn 72.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Aitkin County?
Family Income Deficit in Aitkin County is $9,389.
Families that are below poverty line in Aitkin County earn $9,389 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Aitkin County?
Inequality or Gini Index in Aitkin County is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Aitkin County?
There are 6,504 People in the Labor Forcein in Aitkin County.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Aitkin County?
47.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Aitkin County.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Aitkin County?
Unemployment Rate in Aitkin County is 5.8%.