Aitkin, MN Demographics

A map of Aitkin's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	2,181	2,014	93.9%	92.9%
Multiracial	76	50	3.3%	2.3%
Native American/Other	37	45	1.6%	2.1%
Hispanic	25	30	1.1%	1.4%
Black	4	20	0.2%	0.9%
Asian	0	9	0.0%	0.4%

Aitkin, Minnesota has an estimated population of 2,323, an increase from the 2,168 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 93.9% White, 3.3% Multiracial, 1.6% Native American/Other, 1.1% Hispanic, 0.2% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Aitkin, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Aitkin has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Minnesota overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Aitkin, that probability was 13.6% in 2020 and 11.7% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Aitkin is ranked the 243rd most populous place in Minnesota, out of 915 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Aitkin was ranked the 251st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Aitkin's White Population

2,181 residents of Aitkin, or 93.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Aitkin is significantly higher than in Minnesota overall, where 75.9% of the population is White. Aitkin ranks 256th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aitkin's White population has grown by an estimated 8.3%. White residents' share of Aitkin's population has increased from 92.9% to 93.9%.

Aitkin is more White than neighboring Deerwood (91.7% White), Crosby (92.1% White), and Palisade (89.9% White). Aitkin is less White than neighboring Cuyuna (98.4% White), and Garrison (96.2% White).

Aitkin's Black Population

4 residents of Aitkin, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Aitkin is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.9% of the population is Black. Aitkin ranks 270th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aitkin's Black population has declined by an estimated 80.0%. Black residents' share of Aitkin's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Aitkin is more Black than neighboring Deerwood (0% Black), Cuyuna (0% Black), Garrison (0% Black), and Palisade (0% Black). Aitkin is less Black than neighboring Crosby (1.1% Black).

Aitkin's Asian Population

0 residents of Aitkin, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Aitkin is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 5.1% of the population is Asian. Aitkin ranks 436th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aitkin's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Aitkin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Aitkin's Hispanic Population

25 residents of Aitkin, or 1.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Aitkin is lower than in Minnesota overall, where 6.4% of the population is Hispanic. Aitkin ranks 717th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aitkin's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 16.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Aitkin's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.1%.

Aitkin is more Hispanic than neighboring Deerwood (0% Hispanic), Cuyuna (0.8% Hispanic), Crosby (0.3% Hispanic), Garrison (0% Hispanic), and Palisade (0% Hispanic).

Aitkin's Native American/Other Population

37 residents of Aitkin, or 1.6% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Aitkin is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 1.2% of the population is Native American/Other. Aitkin ranks 161st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aitkin's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 17.8%. Native American/Other residents' share of Aitkin's population has decreased from 2.1% to 1.6%.

Aitkin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Deerwood (0% Native American/Other), and Cuyuna (0% Native American/Other). Aitkin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Garrison (1.9% Native American/Other), and Palisade (8.8% Native American/Other).

Aitkin's Multiracial Population

76 residents of Aitkin, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Aitkin is comparable to the share in Minnesota overall, where 4.5% of the population is Multiracial. Aitkin ranks 679th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 915 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Aitkin's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 52.0%. Multiracial residents' share of Aitkin's population has increased from 2.3% to 3.3%.

Aitkin is more Multiracial than neighboring Cuyuna (0.8% Multiracial), Garrison (1.9% Multiracial), and Palisade (1.4% Multiracial). Aitkin is less Multiracial than neighboring Deerwood (8.3% Multiracial), and Crosby (4.9% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.