Aitkin

City in Aitkin County, Minnesota

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Aitkin is a city in Aitkin County, Minnesota, with 2,168 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,211 ft (369 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Deerwood, 10.1 miles SW.

About Aitkin

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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Median household income
$47,978
Median home value
$181,300
Median rent
$679/mo
Median age
44
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Aitkin, MN population

Aitkin had 2,168 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census2,168
Density732 per sq mi (283 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Aitkin at a glance

StateMinnesota (MN)
CountyAitkin County
TypeCity
Population2,168 (2020)
Land area2.96 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Water area0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²)
Elevation1,211 ft (369 m)
Coordinates46.5267° N, 93.7050° W
ZIP code56431
Official websiteci.aitkin.mn.us
Census code (GEOID)2700460

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Aitkin

What county is Aitkin in?

Aitkin is in Aitkin County, Minnesota.

What is the population of Aitkin, MN?

2,168 people lived in Aitkin at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Aitkin, MN?

The ZIP code of Aitkin is 56431.

What is the elevation of Aitkin?

1,211 feet (369 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Aitkin?

Deerwood (10.1 mi), Cuyuna (10.3 mi), Crosby (11.7 mi), Ironton (14.5 mi), Trommald (14.8 mi).

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