Aitkin County, Minnesota is a rural county located in the north-central part of the state. The county has a population of 15,876 people, according to the 2020 U.S. Census. The median household income in Aitkin County is $46,929, which is slightly lower than the national median of $61,937. The poverty rate in Aitkin County is 12.5%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 11.8%.
The demographics of Aitkin County are predominantly white, with 94.4% of the population identifying as white. The remaining 5.6% of the population is made up of African Americans, Native Americans, Asians, and other races. The median age of residents in Aitkin County is 48.2, which is slightly higher than the national median of 38.2.
Education in Aitkin County is provided by the Aitkin Public School District, which serves students in grades K-12. The district has three elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The district also has an alternative learning center. The district's graduation rate is 88.9%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 84.6%.
Real estate in Aitkin County is affordable, with the median home value being $149,400. This is significantly lower than the national median of $231,200. The median rent in Aitkin County is $788, which is slightly lower than the national median of $949. The vacancy rate in Aitkin County is 5.3%, which is slightly higher than the national average of 4.1%.