Aitkin County, Minnesota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Aitkin County
- State
- Minnesota
- FIPS Code
- 27001
- State FIPS
- 27
- County FIPS
- 001
Geography
- Land Area
- 1821.32 sq mi
- Water Area
- 173.46 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1994.78 sq mi
- Latitude
- 46.602409
- Longitude
- -93.419694
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 16,011
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 13,502
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 15,781 | 98.6% |
| Hispanic | 229 | 1.4% |
| White | 15,010 | 93.7% |
| Black | 129 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 226 | 1.4% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 13,334 | 98.8% |
| Hispanic | 168 | 1.2% |
| White | 12,831 | 95.0% |
| Black | 117 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 310 | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 22 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,056
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $61,203
- Poverty Rate
- 12.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,075
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,989 | 93.4% |
| Black | 103 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 38 | 0.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,208
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,708 | 33.1% |
| Republican | 3,928 | 35.0% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 3,572 | 31.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,549 | 49.5% |
| Female | 5,644 | 50.4% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,308 | 83.0% |
| Hispanic | 102 | 0.9% |
| Black | 5 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 53 | 0.5% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 8,263
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 73.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 6,893 | 74.1% |
| Hispanic | 67 | 65.7% |
| Black | 4 | 80.0% |
| Asian | 36 | 67.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 4,122 | 74.3% |
| Female | 4,136 | 73.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,170 (32.9%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,568 (20.3%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 14,253
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $255,840
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,007
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.0%
- Work From Home
- 12.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 21.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.