Aitkin
City in Aitkin County, Minnesota

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.
- 2,168residents (2020 Census)
- 1,211 ftelevation · 369 m
- 3.0 sq miland area · 7.7 km²
- 732 / sq mipopulation density
- 56431ZIP code
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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Living in Aitkin
- Median household income
- $47,978
- Median home value
- $181,300
- Median rent
- $679/mo
- Median age
- 44
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Aitkin had 2,168 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,168 |
|---|---|
| Density | 732 per sq mi (283 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Aitkin at a glance
| State | Minnesota (MN) |
|---|---|
| County | Aitkin County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,168 (2020) |
| Land area | 2.96 sq mi (7.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.01 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,211 ft (369 m) |
| Coordinates | 46.5267° N, 93.7050° W |
| ZIP code | 56431 |
| Official website | ci.aitkin.mn.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2700460 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Aitkin
- Deerwood10.1 mi SW
- Cuyuna10.3 mi W
- Crosby11.7 mi W
- Ironton14.5 mi W
- Trommald14.8 mi W
- Palisade16.4 mi NE
- Garrison16.8 mi S
- Riverton17.2 mi W
- McGregor20.1 mi E
- Emily21.2 mi NW
- Crosslake21.5 mi NW
- Merrifield22.7 mi W
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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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