Aitkin, MN

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Aitkin Overview

2,153
TOTAL POPULATION
982
MALE POPULATION
1,171
FEMALE POPULATION
83.86
MALES / 100 FEMALES
119.25
FEMALES / 100 MALES
46.6
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.2
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$23,302
PER CAPITA INCOME
$58,125
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$37,177
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
4.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
95.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.44
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
775
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
45.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
4.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Aitkin Zip Codes

Aitkin Area Codes

Race in Aitkin

The most populous races in Aitkin are White / Caucasian (2,053 | 95.4%), Two or more Races (61 | 2.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (22 | 1.0%).
Race in Aitkin
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American30.1%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino221.0%
Native / Alaskan211.0%
White / Caucasian2,05395.4%
Two or more Races612.8%
Some other Race150.7%
Total2,153100.0%

Ancestry in Aitkin

The most populous ancestries reported in Aitkin are German (714 | 33.2%), Norwegian (333 | 15.5%), English (195 | 9.1%), Irish (181 | 8.4%), and Swedish (159 | 7.4%), together accounting for 73.5% of all Aitkin residents.
Ancestry in Aitkin
Ancestry# Population% Population
American482.2%
Belgian60.3%
Brazilian190.9%
British160.7%
Canadian170.8%
Cherokee30.1%
Chickasaw30.1%
Chippewa140.6%
Czech241.1%
Danish271.3%
Dutch974.5%
English1959.1%
European472.2%
Finnish421.9%
French592.7%
French Canadian361.7%
German71433.2%
Hungarian80.4%
Irish1818.4%
Italian1326.1%
Mexican221.0%
Norwegian33315.5%
Pennsylvania German80.4%
Polish1004.6%
Portuguese150.7%
Scandinavian421.9%
Scotch-Irish40.2%
Scottish60.3%
Sioux70.3%
Slovak70.3%
Swedish1597.4%
Swiss110.5%
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Immigrants in Aitkin

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Aitkin came from Latin America (18 | 0.8%), Brazil (15 | 0.7%), South America (15 | 0.7%), Central America (3 | 0.1%), and Mexico (3 | 0.1%), together accounting for 2.5% of all Aitkin residents.
Immigrants in Aitkin
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Brazil150.7%
Central America30.1%
Latin America180.8%
Mexico30.1%
South America150.7%
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Sex and Age in Aitkin

Sex and Age in Aitkin

The most populous age groups in Aitkin are 5 to 9 Years (131 | 13.3%) for men and 85 Years and over (131 | 11.2%) for women.
Sex and Age in Aitkin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years26 (2.6%)50 (4.3%)
5 to 9 Years131 (13.3%)57 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Years61 (6.2%)90 (7.7%)
15 to 19 Years51 (5.2%)63 (5.4%)
20 to 24 Years41 (4.2%)63 (5.4%)
25 to 29 Years69 (7.0%)27 (2.3%)
30 to 34 Years63 (6.4%)30 (2.6%)
35 to 39 Years47 (4.8%)78 (6.7%)
40 to 44 Years58 (5.9%)53 (4.5%)
45 to 49 Years38 (3.9%)27 (2.3%)
50 to 54 Years49 (5.0%)50 (4.3%)
55 to 59 Years62 (6.3%)83 (7.1%)
60 to 64 Years45 (4.6%)54 (4.6%)
65 to 69 Years46 (4.7%)73 (6.2%)
70 to 74 Years68 (6.9%)84 (7.2%)
75 to 79 Years30 (3.0%)43 (3.7%)
80 to 84 Years40 (4.1%)115 (9.8%)
85 Years and over57 (5.8%)131 (11.2%)
Total982 (100.0%)1,171 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Aitkin

Median Family Size in Aitkin

The median family size in Aitkin is 3.36 persons per family, with single female/mother families (135 | 31.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.87 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (15 | 3.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.87 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Aitkin
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple284 (65.4%)3.15
Single Male/Father15 (3.5%)2.87
Single Female/Mother135 (31.1%)3.87
Total Families434 (100.0%)3.36

Median Household Size in Aitkin

The median household size in Aitkin is 2.25 persons per household, with single female/mother households (135 | 15.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.01 persons per household. non-family households (432 | 49.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.06 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Aitkin
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple284 (32.8%)3.18
Single Male/Father15 (1.7%)2.87
Single Female/Mother135 (15.6%)4.01
Non-family432 (49.9%)1.06
Total Households866 (100.0%)2.25

Household Size by Marriage Status in Aitkin

Out of a total of 866 households in Aitkin, 434 (50.1%) are family households, while 432 (49.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 228, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 416.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Aitkin
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-416 (48.0%)
2-Person Households228 (26.3%)16 (1.8%)
3-Person Households46 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households125 (14.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households12 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households23 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total434 (50.1%)432 (49.9%)

Female Fertility in Aitkin

Fertility by Age in Aitkin

Average fertility rate in Aitkin is 74.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 125.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 57.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Aitkin
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years15 (57.7%)125.0
35 to 50 years11 (42.3%)65.0
Total26 (100.0%)74.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Aitkin

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Aitkin
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Aitkin

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Aitkin
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree19 (73.1%)123.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree7 (26.9%)500.0
Total26 (100.0%)74.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Aitkin

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Aitkin
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree7 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Aitkin

Income Overview in Aitkin

Per Capita Income in Aitkin is $23,302, while median incomes of families and households are $58,125 and $37,177 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,153$23,302
Median Family Income434$58,125
Mean Family Income434$62,285
Median Household Income866$37,177
Mean Household Income866$49,043
Income Deficit434$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,1534.38%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,15395.62¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,1530.44

Earnings by Sex in Aitkin

Average Earnings in Aitkin are $31,750, $31,375 for men and $32,813 for women, a difference of 4.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Aitkin
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male400 (48.7%)$31,375
Female421 (51.3%)$32,813
Total821 (100.0%)$31,750

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Aitkin

The most common earnings brackets in Aitkin are $10,000 to $12,499 for men (58 | 14.5%) and $2,500 to $4,999 for women (51 | 12.1%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Aitkin
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less46 (11.5%)34 (8.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99914 (3.5%)51 (12.1%)
$5,000 to $7,4995 (1.3%)12 (2.9%)
$7,500 to $9,99912 (3.0%)15 (3.6%)
$10,000 to $12,49958 (14.5%)10 (2.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99920 (5.0%)2 (0.5%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9995 (1.3%)11 (2.6%)
$20,000 to $22,4993 (0.7%)30 (7.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99914 (3.5%)12 (2.9%)
$25,000 to $29,99912 (3.0%)27 (6.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99932 (8.0%)17 (4.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9997 (1.8%)36 (8.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99938 (9.5%)9 (2.1%)
$45,000 to $49,99921 (5.2%)39 (9.3%)
$50,000 to $54,99911 (2.8%)43 (10.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99929 (7.2%)19 (4.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99928 (7.0%)28 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99932 (8.0%)20 (4.8%)
$100,000+13 (3.3%)6 (1.4%)
Total400 (100.0%)421 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Aitkin

Average earnings in Aitkin are $30,313 for men and $36,042 for women, a difference of 15.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $71,250, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $11,919. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $64,464, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $20,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Aitkin
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$11,919$31,000
College or Associate's Degree$43,281$20,750
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree$71,250$64,464
Total$30,313$36,042

Family Income in Aitkin

Family Income Brackets in Aitkin

According to the Aitkin family income data, there are 97 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.4% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Aitkin
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000286.5%
$10,000 to $14,999143.2%
$15,000 to $24,999399.0%
$25,000 to $34,999327.4%
$35,000 to $49,9997818.0%
$50,000 to $74,9998319.1%
$75,000 to $99,9999722.4%
$100,000 to $149,9995212.0%
$150,000 to $199,999112.5%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Aitkin

6-person families (10 | 2.3%) account for the highest median family income in Aitkin with $101,250 per family, while 2-person families (234 | 53.9%) have the highest median income of $25,416 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Aitkin
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families234 (53.9%)$50,833
3-Person Families40 (9.2%)$58,125
4-Person Families133 (30.6%)$67,813
5-Person Families17 (3.9%)$0
6-Person Families10 (2.3%)$101,250
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total434 (100.0%)$58,125

Family Income by Number of Earners in Aitkin

Family Income by Number of Earners in Aitkin
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners102 (23.5%)$56,111
1 Earner183 (42.2%)$38,977
2 Earners133 (30.6%)$81,964
3+ Earners16 (3.7%)$0
Total434 (100.0%)$58,125

Household Income in Aitkin

Household Income Brackets in Aitkin

With 140 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Aitkin, accounting for 16.2% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Aitkin
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00010412.0%
$10,000 to $14,9999310.7%
$15,000 to $24,99914016.2%
$25,000 to $34,999698.0%
$35,000 to $49,99911813.6%
$50,000 to $74,99911713.5%
$75,000 to $99,99910812.5%
$100,000 to $149,99910612.2%
$150,000 to $199,999111.3%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Aitkin

The median household income in Aitkin is $37,177, with the highest median household income of $58,068 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 233 households (26.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 38 households (4.4%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Aitkin
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years38 (4.4%)$0
25 to 44 Years183 (21.1%)$45,956
45 to 64 Years233 (26.9%)$58,068
65+ Years412 (47.6%)$24,118
Total866 (100.0%)$37,177

Poverty in Aitkin

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Aitkin

With 18.7% poverty level for males and 22.0% for females among the residents of Aitkin, under 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 11 males (42.3%) and 37 females (43.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Aitkin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years11 (42.3%)4 (8.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)7 (41.2%)
6 to 11 Years58 (41.7%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years3 (9.1%)37 (43.5%)
15 Years13 (30.2%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)7 (14.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)3 (4.3%)
25 to 34 Years5 (5.0%)14 (24.6%)
35 to 44 Years17 (16.7%)27 (20.6%)
45 to 54 Years12 (13.8%)16 (20.8%)
55 to 64 Years11 (10.3%)23 (18.5%)
65 to 74 Years21 (24.1%)17 (12.4%)
75 Years and over12 (11.9%)86 (34.7%)
Total163 (18.7%)241 (22.0%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Aitkin

According to the poverty statistics in Aitkin, males aged 5 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Aitkin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15 (57.7%)46 (92.0%)
5 Years10 (100.0%)10 (58.8%)
6 to 11 Years81 (58.3%)45 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years30 (90.9%)48 (56.5%)
15 Years30 (69.8%)7 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years8 (100.0%)43 (86.0%)
18 to 24 Years28 (100.0%)66 (95.7%)
25 to 34 Years96 (95.1%)43 (75.4%)
35 to 44 Years85 (83.3%)104 (79.4%)
45 to 54 Years75 (86.2%)61 (79.2%)
55 to 64 Years96 (89.7%)101 (81.5%)
65 to 74 Years66 (75.9%)120 (87.6%)
75 Years and over89 (88.1%)162 (65.3%)
Total709 (81.3%)856 (78.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Aitkin

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Aitkin show that 6.7% or 19 of the total 284 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 12.5%, comprising of 2 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.0%, which includes 5 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Aitkin
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children156 (92.9%)12 (7.1%)
1 or 2 Children95 (95.0%)5 (5.0%)
3 or 4 Children14 (87.5%)2 (12.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total265 (93.3%)19 (6.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Aitkin

According to the poverty data in Aitkin, 66.7% or 10 single-father households and 28.9% or 39 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 4 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 households (56.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Aitkin
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children6 (54.5%)6 (14.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)33 (56.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total10 (66.7%)39 (28.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Aitkin

The poverty data for Aitkin shows that 19 of the married-couple family households (6.7%) and 49 of the single-parent households (32.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 2 households (12.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 household (56.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Aitkin
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children12 (7.1%)4 (10.5%)
1 or 2 Children5 (5.0%)12 (22.2%)
3 or 4 Children2 (12.5%)33 (56.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total19 (6.7%)49 (32.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Aitkin

Employment by Class of Employer in Aitkin

Among the 697 employed individuals in Aitkin, private company employees (351 | 50.4%), not-for-profit organizations (146 | 20.9%), and local government employees (117 | 16.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Aitkin
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees35150.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)101.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)436.2%
Not-for-profit Organizations14620.9%
Local Government Employees11716.8%
State Government Employees202.9%
Federal Government Employees101.4%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total697100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Aitkin

According to the labor force statistics for Aitkin, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,688), 45.9% or 775 individuals are in the labor force, with 4.6% or 36 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 87.5% or 91 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 12.2% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Aitkin
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years16 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years91 (87.5%)5 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Years75 (78.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years69 (74.2%)2 (2.9%)
35 to 44 Years192 (81.4%)23 (12.0%)
45 to 54 Years128 (78.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years76 (52.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years52 (52.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years49 (18.1%)6 (12.2%)
75 Years and over27 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total775 (45.9%)36 (4.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Aitkin

According to labor force statistics for Aitkin, 71.1% of individuals (592) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (833) are in the labor force, with 4.2% or 25 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 78.7% or 269 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 6.3% or 17 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Aitkin
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School22 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma139 (57.9%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree269 (78.7%)22 (6.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher162 (78.3%)10 (4.9%)
Total592 (71.1%)35 (4.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Aitkin

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Aitkin are Community & Social Service (118 | 16.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (88 | 11.9%), Education Instruction & Library (70 | 9.5%), Health Technologists (61 | 8.3%), and Education, Arts & Media (36 | 4.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Aitkin

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Aitkin, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Legal Services & Support (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), Health Technologists (90.2%), and Education, Arts & Media (86.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Aitkin
OccupationMaleFemale
Management9 (60.0%)6 (40.0%)
Business & Financial8 (26.7%)22 (73.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science22 (81.5%)5 (18.5%)
Computers & Mathematics4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science5 (50.0%)5 (50.0%)
Community & Social Service 40 (33.9%)78 (66.1%)
Education, Arts & Media5 (13.9%)31 (86.1%)
Legal Services & Support6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library29 (41.4%)41 (58.6%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating14 (15.9%)74 (84.1%)
Health Technologists6 (9.8%)55 (90.2%)
Total (Category)93 (33.5%)185 (66.5%)
Total (Overall)348 (47.1%)391 (52.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Aitkin are Healthcare Support (55 | 7.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (53 | 7.2%), Cleaning & Maintenance (17 | 2.3%), Personal Care & Service (14 | 1.9%), and Security & Protection (8 | 1.1%).
Services Occupations in Aitkin

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Aitkin, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (50.0%), Law Enforcement (50.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (47.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (52.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Aitkin
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)55 (100.0%)
Security & Protection4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving25 (47.2%)28 (52.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance8 (47.1%)9 (52.9%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Total (Category)37 (25.2%)110 (74.8%)
Total (Overall)348 (47.1%)391 (52.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Aitkin are Office & Administration (96 | 13.0%), and Sales & Related (80 | 10.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Aitkin

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Aitkin
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related53 (66.2%)27 (33.8%)
Office & Administration43 (44.8%)53 (55.2%)
Total (Category)96 (54.5%)80 (45.5%)
Total (Overall)348 (47.1%)391 (52.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Aitkin are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (46 | 6.2%), and Construction & Extraction (18 | 2.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Aitkin

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Aitkin
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)348 (47.1%)391 (52.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Aitkin are Production (43 | 5.8%), Material Moving (25 | 3.4%), and Transportation (6 | 0.8%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Aitkin

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Aitkin
OccupationMaleFemale
Production27 (62.8%)16 (37.2%)
Transportation6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)58 (78.4%)16 (21.6%)
Total (Overall)348 (47.1%)391 (52.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Aitkin

Employment Industries in Aitkin

The major employment industries in Aitkin include Health Care & Social Assistance (201 | 27.2%), Retail Trade (100 | 13.5%), Accommodation & Food Services (69 | 9.3%), Educational Services (65 | 8.8%), and Manufacturing (54 | 7.3%).
Employment Industries in Aitkin

Employment Industries by Sex in Aitkin

The Aitkin industries that see more men than women are Manufacturing (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (85.1%), and Administrative & Support (81.8%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Aitkin
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction37 (86.1%)6 (14.0%)
Manufacturing54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade11 (40.7%)16 (59.3%)
Retail Trade64 (64.0%)36 (36.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities7 (46.7%)8 (53.3%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support6 (18.2%)27 (81.8%)
Educational Services29 (44.6%)36 (55.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance30 (14.9%)171 (85.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services45 (65.2%)24 (34.8%)
Public Administration20 (52.6%)18 (47.4%)
Total348 (47.1%)391 (52.9%)

Education in Aitkin

School Enrollment in Aitkin

The most common levels of schooling among the 546 students in Aitkin are middle school (128 | 23.4%), high school (120 | 22.0%), and elementary school (117 | 21.4%).
School Enrollment in Aitkin
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool173.1%
Kindergarten7213.2%
Elementary School11721.4%
Middle School12823.4%
High School12022.0%
College / Undergraduate7012.8%
Graduate / Professional224.0%
Total546100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Aitkin

Out of a total of 546 students who are enrolled in schools in Aitkin, 40 (7.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 506 (92.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 19 (55.9% 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 10 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Aitkin
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old167 (88.8%)21 (11.2%)
10 to 14 Year Olds145 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over15 (44.1%)19 (55.9%)
Total506 (92.7%)40 (7.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Aitkin

Education (153 | 39.6%), science & technology (47 | 12.2%), social sciences (40 | 10.4%), liberal arts & history (34 | 8.8%), and arts & humanities (28 | 7.2%) are the most common fields of study among 386 individuals in Aitkin who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Aitkin
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics61.5%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural143.6%
Physical & Health Sciences41.0%
Psychology123.1%
Social Sciences4010.4%
Engineering82.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology4712.2%
Business112.9%
Education15339.6%
Literature & Languages92.3%
Liberal Arts & History348.8%
Visual & Performing Arts102.6%
Communications102.6%
Arts & Humanities287.2%
Total386100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Aitkin

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Aitkin

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Aitkin are males with 2 vehicles (133, accounting for 42.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (130, making up 36.0%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Aitkin
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle44 (14.1%)10 (2.7%)
1 Vehicle74 (23.8%)141 (38.2%)
2 Vehicles133 (42.8%)130 (35.2%)
3 Vehicles34 (10.9%)76 (20.6%)
4 Vehicles18 (5.8%)4 (1.1%)
5 or more Vehicles8 (2.6%)8 (2.2%)
Total311 (100.0%)369 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Aitkin

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Aitkin are 5 to 9 minutes (193 commuters, 30.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (132 commuters, 20.7%), and less than 5 minutes (119 commuters, 18.6%).
Commute Time in Aitkin
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes11918.6%
5 to 9 Minutes19330.2%
10 to 14 Minutes13220.7%
15 to 19 Minutes548.5%
20 to 24 Minutes467.2%
25 to 29 Minutes121.9%
30 to 34 Minutes253.9%
35 to 39 Minutes152.4%
40 to 44 Minutes172.7%
45 to 59 Minutes182.8%
60 to 89 Minutes81.3%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Aitkin

The most common commute times in Aitkin are 10 to 14 minutes (80 commuters, 26.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (120 commuters, 35.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Aitkin
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes60 (19.9%)59 (17.5%)
5 to 9 Minutes73 (24.2%)120 (35.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes80 (26.5%)52 (15.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes21 (7.0%)33 (9.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes16 (5.3%)30 (8.9%)
25 to 29 Minutes12 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes10 (3.3%)15 (4.4%)
35 to 39 Minutes15 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)17 (5.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes7 (2.3%)11 (3.3%)
60 to 89 Minutes8 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Aitkin

The most frequent times of departure to work in Aitkin are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (83, 27.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (56, 16.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Aitkin
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM9 (3.0%)5 (1.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)13 (3.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM24 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM14 (4.6%)25 (7.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM19 (6.3%)43 (12.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM83 (27.5%)56 (16.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM52 (17.2%)55 (16.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM48 (15.9%)39 (11.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM6 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM10 (3.3%)19 (5.6%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)6 (1.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM30 (9.9%)40 (11.9%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7 (2.3%)36 (10.7%)
Total302 (100.0%)337 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Aitkin

Occupancy by Ownership in Aitkin

Of the total 866 dwellings in Aitkin, owner-occupied units account for 490 (56.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 376 (43.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Aitkin
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units49056.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units37643.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units866100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Aitkin

Occupancy by Household Size in Aitkin
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household41648.0%
2-Person Household24428.2%
3-Person Household465.3%
4+ Person Household16018.5%
Total Housing Units866100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Aitkin

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Aitkin
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household148 (35.6%)268 (64.4%)
2-Person Household185 (75.8%)59 (24.2%)
3-Person Household41 (89.1%)5 (10.9%)
4+ Person Household116 (72.5%)44 (27.5%)
Total Housing Units490 (56.6%)376 (43.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Aitkin

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Aitkin
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School36 (65.4%)19 (34.5%)
High School Diploma92 (33.8%)180 (66.2%)
College/Associate Degree189 (58.9%)132 (41.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher173 (79.4%)45 (20.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Aitkin

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Aitkin
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years11212.9%
35 to 44 Years10912.6%
45 to 54 Years10912.6%
55 to 64 Years12414.3%
65 to 74 Years16519.1%
75 to 84 Years15317.7%
85 Years and Over9410.8%
Total866100.0%

Housing Finances in Aitkin

Median Income by Occupancy in Aitkin

Median Income by Occupancy in Aitkin
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied490 (56.6%)$67,955
Renter-Occupied376 (43.4%)$18,750
Average866 (100.0%)$37,177

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Aitkin

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Aitkin
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00025 (5.1%)56 (14.9%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)23 (6.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99916 (3.3%)77 (20.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99912 (2.5%)49 (13.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99947 (9.6%)32 (8.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99939 (8.0%)30 (8.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99947 (9.6%)71 (18.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99991 (18.6%)26 (6.9%)
$75,000 to $99,999104 (21.2%)4 (1.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999100 (20.4%)6 (1.6%)
$150,000 or more9 (1.8%)2 (0.5%)
Total490 (100.0%)376 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Aitkin

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Aitkin
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30043 (8.8%)67 (17.8%)
$300 to $49987 (17.8%)49 (13.0%)
$500 to $79995 (19.4%)109 (29.0%)
$800 to $99970 (14.3%)59 (15.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499133 (27.1%)55 (14.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99950 (10.2%)14 (3.7%)
$2,000 to $2,4997 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9995 (1.0%)15 (4.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total490 (100.0%)376 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Aitkin

Housing Structures in Aitkin

Housing Structures in Aitkin
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached56565.2%
Single Unit, Attached50.6%
2 Unit Apartments131.5%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments252.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments374.3%
10 or more Apartments22125.5%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total866100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Aitkin

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Aitkin
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached467 (82.7%)98 (17.3%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments5 (38.5%)8 (61.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments6 (24.0%)19 (76.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments6 (16.2%)31 (83.8%)
10 or more Apartments6 (2.7%)215 (97.3%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total490 (56.6%)376 (43.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Aitkin

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Aitkin
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room6 (1.2%)41 (10.9%)
2 or 3 Rooms13 (2.6%)161 (42.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms134 (27.4%)108 (28.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms190 (38.8%)34 (9.0%)
8 or more Rooms147 (30.0%)32 (8.5%)
Total490 (100.0%)376 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Aitkin

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Aitkin
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas372 (75.9%)251 (66.8%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas22 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity67 (13.7%)110 (29.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene5 (1.0%)6 (1.6%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels24 (4.9%)5 (1.3%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)4 (1.1%)
Total490 (100.0%)376 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Aitkin

Household Vehicle Usage in Aitkin
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle12 (2.5%)144 (38.3%)
1 Vehicle163 (33.3%)202 (53.7%)
2 Vehicles228 (46.5%)18 (4.8%)
3 or more Vehicles87 (17.8%)12 (3.2%)
Total490 (100.0%)376 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Aitkin

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Aitkin

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units201289
Median Property Value$161,600$171,900
Median Household Income$46,875$9
Monthly Housing Costs$411$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,134$5

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Aitkin

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Aitkin
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99936 (17.9%)50 (17.3%)
$100,000 to $299,999139 (69.2%)239 (82.7%)
$300,000 to $499,9999 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more17 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total201 (100.0%)289 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Aitkin

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Aitkin
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0009 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99953 (26.4%)16 (5.5%)
$25,000 to $34,99922 (11.0%)22 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $49,99923 (11.4%)17 (5.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99940 (19.9%)24 (8.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99910 (5.0%)51 (17.6%)
$100,000 to $149,99944 (21.9%)94 (32.5%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)56 (19.4%)
Total201 (100.0%)289 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Aitkin

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Aitkin
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x50 (24.9%)79,010 (27,339.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x43 (21.4%)115 (39.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x21 (10.4%)105 (36.3%)
4.0x or more83 (41.3%)16 (5.5%)
Total201 (100.0%)289 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Aitkin

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Aitkin
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80067 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49955 (27.4%)69 (23.9%)
$800 to $1,49962 (30.8%)88 (30.4%)
Total201 (100.0%)289 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Aitkin

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Aitkin

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Aitkin
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years103 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years420 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years98 (97.0%)3 (3.0%)
26 to 34 Years144 (93.5%)10 (6.5%)
35 to 44 Years223 (95.7%)10 (4.3%)
45 to 54 Years164 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years225 (97.4%)6 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years224 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older349 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,950 (98.5%)29 (1.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Aitkin

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Aitkin
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born103 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen420 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen98 (97.0%)3 (3.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Aitkin

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Aitkin
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000503 (97.5%)13 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999399 (98.8%)5 (1.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999310 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999311 (98.4%)5 (1.6%)
$100,000 and over393 (98.5%)6 (1.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Aitkin

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Aitkin
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 644 (42.7%)68 (66.0%)
6 to 18 Years208 (49.5%)299 (71.2%)
19 to 25 Years29 (28.7%)69 (68.3%)
25 to 34 Years93 (60.4%)54 (35.1%)
35 to 44 Years126 (54.1%)109 (46.8%)
45 to 54 Years57 (34.8%)116 (70.7%)
55 to 64 Years104 (45.0%)144 (62.3%)
65 to 74 Years224 (100.0%)126 (56.2%)
75 Years and over349 (100.0%)176 (50.4%)
Total1,234 (62.4%)1,161 (58.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Aitkin

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Aitkin
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years20 (8.2%)13 (6.4%)
18 to 34 Years39 (30.2%)5 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years62 (20.9%)106 (31.9%)
65 to 74 Years25 (28.7%)42 (30.7%)
75 Years and over64 (63.4%)152 (61.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Aitkin

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Aitkin: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years5 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years9 (3.0%)16 (4.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)8 (5.8%)
75 Years and over45 (44.6%)108 (43.5%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Aitkin: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years4 (1.7%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)20 (6.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)7 (5.1%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)28 (11.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Aitkin: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years15 (6.2%)13 (6.4%)
18 to 34 Years39 (30.2%)5 (4.0%)
35 to 64 Years52 (17.6%)58 (17.5%)
65 to 74 Years12 (13.8%)17 (12.4%)
75 Years and over17 (16.8%)42 (16.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Aitkin: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years17 (5.7%)59 (17.8%)
65 to 74 Years17 (19.5%)42 (30.7%)
75 Years and over14 (13.9%)104 (41.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Aitkin: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)3 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years5 (1.7%)22 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years8 (9.2%)6 (4.4%)
75 Years and over5 (5.0%)40 (16.1%)

Technology Access in Aitkin

Computing Device Access in Aitkin

Computing Device Access in Aitkin
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop53361.6%
Smartphone62972.6%
Tablet39545.6%
No Computing Device13315.4%
Total866100.0%

Internet Access in Aitkin

Internet Access in Aitkin
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home48956.5%
Cellular Data Only15217.5%
Satellite Internet586.7%
No Internet19322.3%
Total866100.0%

Aitkin Summary

Aitkin, Minnesota is a small city located in Aitkin County in the north-central part of the state. It is situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, about 40 miles north of Minneapolis. The city has a population of about 2,500 people and is the county seat of Aitkin County.

History

The area that is now Aitkin was first settled in the late 1800s by European immigrants. The first settlers were mostly of German and Scandinavian descent. The city was officially incorporated in 1891 and was named after William Alexander Aitken, a prominent local businessman.
The city grew slowly but steadily throughout the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In the 1920s, the city was a major hub for the timber industry, with several sawmills and lumber yards located in the area. The city also had a thriving agricultural sector, with many farmers growing potatoes, corn, and other crops.

Geography

Aitkin is located in the north-central part of Minnesota, about 40 miles north of Minneapolis. The city is situated on the banks of the Mississippi River, and is surrounded by rolling hills and forests. The city has a total area of 4.2 square miles, with 0.2 square miles of water.
The climate in Aitkin is typical of the northern Midwest, with cold winters and warm summers. The average annual temperature is around 40 degrees Fahrenheit, with temperatures ranging from the low 20s in the winter to the mid-80s in the summer.

Economy

Aitkin’s economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The city is home to several farms, which produce a variety of crops, including potatoes, corn, and soybeans. The city also has a thriving tourism industry, with many visitors coming to the area to enjoy the natural beauty of the Mississippi River and the surrounding forests.
The city also has a number of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers. The city is also home to several manufacturing companies, which produce a variety of products, including furniture, clothing, and electronics.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Aitkin was 2,521. The racial makeup of the city was 95.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.3% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 2.3% from other races. The median household income was $37,917, and the median family income was $45,938.
The city is home to a number of churches, including the First Presbyterian Church, the First Lutheran Church, and the First United Methodist Church. The city also has a public library, a community center, and several parks.
Aitkin is a small city with a rich history and a vibrant economy. The city is home to a diverse population and is a great place to live, work, and play.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Aitkin?
Total Population of Aitkin is 2,153.
What is the Total Male Population of Aitkin?
Total Male Population of Aitkin is 982.
What is the Total Female Population of Aitkin?
Total Female Population of Aitkin is 1,171.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Aitkin?
There are 83.86 Males per 100 Females in Aitkin.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Aitkin?
There are 119.25 Females per 100 Males in Aitkin.
What is the Median Population Age in Aitkin?
Median Population Age in Aitkin is 46.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Aitkin
Average Family Size in Aitkin is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Aitkin
Average Household Size in Aitkin is 2.2 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Aitkin?
Per Capita income in Aitkin is $23,302.
What is the Median Family Income in Aitkin?
Median Family Income in Aitkin is $58,125.
What is the Median Household income in Aitkin?
Median Household Income in Aitkin is $37,177.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Aitkin?
Income or Wage Gap in Aitkin is 4.4%.
Women in Aitkin earn 95.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Aitkin?
Inequality or Gini Index in Aitkin is 0.44.
How Large is the Labor Force in Aitkin?
There are 775 People in the Labor Forcein in Aitkin.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Aitkin?
45.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Aitkin.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Aitkin?
Unemployment Rate in Aitkin is 4.6%.