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29% of residents are 65 or older in Aitkin Township, against 18% in Minnesota’s towns and 18% across U.S. towns. Among 274 Minnesota towns, just 10 have a higher median age than Aitkin Township. The biggest park or preserve is Aitkin County Fairgrounds, at 24 acres. Aitkin Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Aitkin Township beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 136 in 1880, 2,168 in 2020. The archive holds 18 old photos and papers going back to 1911 and 2 maps from 1913 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Aitkin Township, and how to reach them.
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Ordered by what stands out in Aitkin Township.
Aitkin Township’s FEMA risk score is 85 of 100, above both the Minnesota town median (40 of 100) and the median of U.S. towns (44 of 100). Since 2001, 12 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Aitkin Township.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Most working residents leave Aitkin Township for work: only 4% work in town. The average trip to work in Aitkin Township is 15 minutes. Jobs based in Aitkin Township grew to 251 in 2023, 114 more than in 2013.
| Aitkin Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average trip to work | 15 minutes | 23 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Work from home | 8.9% | 14% | 11% |
| Working residents who work in town | 4.3% | 9.8% | 8% |
| Median household income | $94,000 | $90,000 | $80,000 |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
People 65 and older are 29% of residents (17% statewide); adults 18 to 34 are 12% of residents (22% statewide). 19% of Aitkin Township residents are under 18. Aitkin Township has grown 4.9% since 2020, to 946 residents in the Census Bureau’s 2025 estimate.
| Aitkin Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19% | 23% | 22% |
| Bachelor’s degree or more, 25+ | 33% | 33% | 29% |
50% women, 50% men
That’s an even split within the survey’s margin of ±3.8 points. Across Minnesota, 49.9% of residents are women.
| Aitkin Township | MN | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 10 | 8.4% | 12.1% | 11.6% |
| 10 to 17 | 10.9% | 10.7% | 10.3% |
| 18 to 24 | 2.2% | 8.8% | 9.1% |
| 25 to 34 | 9.7% | 13% | 13.7% |
| 35 to 44 | 10.2% | 13.5% | 13.2% |
| 45 to 54 | 15.9% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 55 to 64 | 13.6% | 12.9% | 12.7% |
| 65 to 74 | 18.2% | 10.2% | 10.2% |
| 75 and older | 10.9% | 7% | 7% |
| No diploma | 3.4% | 6.1% | 10.4% |
| High school | 31.8% | 23.3% | 26% |
| Some college | 14.8% | 19.5% | 19.1% |
| Associate’s | 17.3% | 11.8% | 8.8% |
| Bachelor’s | 22.9% | 25.6% | 21.6% |
| Graduate | 9.9% | 13.8% | 14.1% |
Census population estimates, 2025 · U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates · in a town of 900, single groups can be off by several points
Aitkin Township has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Aitkin Township’s July high is 80°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
42% of adults have high blood pressure in Aitkin Township. Among 272 Minnesota towns, just 1 have a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Aitkin Township. 33% of adults have obesity in Aitkin Township.
| Aitkin Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 31% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 10% | 12% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 27% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 16% | 17% |
| What stands out | Aitkin Township | MN |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 7.9% | 9.3% |
| Fewer lonely adults | 26.9% | 31.2% |
| More adults with heart disease | 10.1% | 5.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
3.3 miles of trail in 2 parks and preserves.
| Aitkin Township | Minnesota towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles of trail per square mile | 0.1 miles per square mile | 0.5 | 0.4 |
| Conserved land | 0.6% | 4.7% | 4.3% |
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Aitkin County Fairgrounds | — | 24 |
| 2. Aitkin County Parks | — | 3 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
None within 15 miles of Aitkin Township; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Aitkin Township residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Minnesota.
Where Aitkin Township’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
City in Minnesota, United States
Aitkin ( AY-kin) is a city in and the county seat of Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 2,168 at the 2020 census.
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Aitkin Township has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.