Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 55.9 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.27 |
| Below Poverty | 11.7% ▲ 17% above avg |
| College Grads | 33.5% ▼ 14% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.4% ▲ 10% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 59 (0.5%) |
| HS Graduate | 4,291 (35.4%) |
| Some College | 1,720 (14.2%) |
| Associates | 1,999 (16.5%) |
| Bachelors | 1,635 (13.5%) |
| Graduate Degree | 2,423 (20%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $62,350 ▼ 18% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $246,789 ▼ 11% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.0x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $899/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 14,012 |
| Vacant Units | 6,953 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
Aitkin County is located in Minnesota and encompasses 8 ZIP codes spanning 8 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 16,227 residents. With a median age of 55.9, it is an older county.
Aitkin County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $62,349 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.4%, near the national average. The poverty rate of 11.7% is above the national average.
Housing in Aitkin County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $246,789 — near the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $899. Homeownership rates are high at 85.7%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.
The residents of Aitkin County are primarily White (93.14%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 33.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.
Aitkin County, MN is a solidly middle-class area in Minnesota. The 8 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.
| ZIP | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 56431 | Aitkin | 9,142 | $64,846 | $264,800 | $883 | 3.8% | 36.2% |
| 55748 | Hill City | 1,429 | $54,615 | $180,400 | $904 | 11.4% | 30.4% |
| 55752 | Jacobson | 460 | $77,083 | $201,000 | — | 0.9% | 25.4% |
| 56350 | Mc Grath | 468 | $40,000 | $164,000 | $1,119 | 7.0% | 16.1% |
| 55760 | Mcgregor | 2,831 | $60,341 | $261,700 | $897 | 7.7% | 33.5% |
| 56469 | Palisade | 965 | $60,109 | $222,300 | $925 | 6.4% | 26.6% |
| 55785 | Swatara | 347 | $59,306 | $188,100 | — | 1.8% | 17.6% |
| 55787 | Tamarack | 585 | $63,750 | $232,800 | $930 | 5.9% | 40.2% |