Aitkin, MN Demographics

A map of Aitkin's Population by Race

Aitkin, Minnesota had a population of 2,168 in 2020. It was 92.9% White, 0.9% Black, 0.4% Asian, 1.4% Hispanic, 2.1% Native American/Other, and 2.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Aitkin, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Aitkin is the 251st most populous. 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's White Population

2,014 residents of Aitkin identify as White, or 92.9%. This makes the White share of the population of Aitkin larger than the White share of the population of Minnesota (76.3% White). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Aitkin is ranked #252 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Aitkin is more White than neighboring Deerwood (90.7% White), Garrison (90.7% White), and Palisade (84.6% White). Aitkin is less White than neighboring Cuyuna (95.6% White), and Crosby (93.7% White).

Aitkin's Black Population

20 residents of Aitkin identify as Black, or 0.9%. This makes the Black share of the population of Aitkin slightly less than the Black share of the population of Minnesota (6.9% Black). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Aitkin is ranked #264 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Aitkin is more Black than neighboring Deerwood (0.6% Black), Cuyuna (0% Black), Crosby (0.3% Black), Garrison (0% Black), and Palisade (0.6% Black).

Aitkin's Asian Population

9 residents of Aitkin identify as Asian, or 0.4%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Aitkin roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Minnesota (5.2% Asian). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Aitkin is ranked #419 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Aitkin is more Asian than neighboring Cuyuna (0% Asian), and Palisade (0% Asian). Aitkin is less Asian than neighboring Garrison (0.5% Asian).

Aitkin's Hispanic Population

30 residents of Aitkin identify as Hispanic, or 1.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Aitkin roughly similar to the Hispanic share of the population of Minnesota (6.1% Hispanic). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Aitkin is ranked #704 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Aitkin is more Hispanic than neighboring Crosby (1.2% Hispanic), Garrison (0% Hispanic), and Palisade (1.2% Hispanic). Aitkin is less Hispanic than neighboring Deerwood (1.5% Hispanic), and Cuyuna (2.4% Hispanic).

Aitkin's Native American/Other Population

45 residents of Aitkin identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Aitkin roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Minnesota (1.4% Native American/Other). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Aitkin is ranked #155 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Aitkin is more Native American/Other than neighboring Cuyuna (0.7% Native American/Other), and Crosby (1.1% Native American/Other). Aitkin is less Native American/Other than neighboring Deerwood (3% Native American/Other), and Palisade (8.6% Native American/Other).

Aitkin's Multiracial Population

50 residents of Aitkin identify as Multiracial, or 2.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Aitkin roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Minnesota (4.1% Multiracial). Of the 913 places in Minnesota, Aitkin is ranked #672 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Aitkin is more Multiracial than neighboring Cuyuna (1.4% Multiracial). Aitkin is less Multiracial than neighboring Deerwood (3.8% Multiracial), Crosby (3.3% Multiracial), Garrison (6.7% Multiracial), and Palisade (4.9% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.