Aitkin, Minnesota
Aitkin: City in and county seat of Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States
About
Aitkin is a city located in the county of Aitkin in the U.S. state of Minnesota. Its population at the 2010 census was 856 and a population density of 144 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 877 inhabitants.
The city was created 136 years ago in 1889.
Quick Facts about Aitkin
| Population : | 877 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Minnesota (United States) |
| County : | Aitkin County |
| Postal code : | 56431 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 218 |
| Area : | 5.94 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,211 feet / 369 meters |
| Capital city : | Aitkin is capital of Aitkin County |
| Establishment : | August 08, 1889 (136 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | UTC−06:00 |
| Local time : | 07:49:48 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 148 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.39% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Aitkin is located at 46°31'59"N 93°42'37"W (46.5330100, -93.7102500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Aitkin
Demographics
The population of Aitkin increased by 2.39% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 856 | - | census |
| 2011 | 888 | 3.6% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 882 | -0.68% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 873 | -1.03% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 873 | 0% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 875 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 871 | -0.46% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 875 | 0.46% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 882 | 0.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 883 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 877 | -0.68% | estimation process |
Other Places in Aitkin
1 Usda Service Center
RR 4, Aitkin, MN 56431, United States ➦ Show Map
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2 Farm Island Township Town Hall
32788 416th Ave, Aitkin, MN 56431 ➦ Show Map
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3 Glen/Kimberly Town Hall
32631 Dam Lake St, Aitkin, MN 56431 ➦ Show Map
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4 Fleming Township Town Hall
29977 430th Ln, Aitkin, MN 56431 ➦ Show Map
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5 Morrison Township Town Hall
36031 405th Ln, Aitkin, MN 56431 ➦ Show Map
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6 Hazelton Town Hall
24248 US-169, Aitkin, MN 56431 ➦ Show Map
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7 Malmo Township Town Hall
31947 260th Ln, Aitkin, MN 56431 ➦ Show Map
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8 Spencer Township Town Hall
35588 387th Ave, Aitkin, MN 56431 ➦ Show Map
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9 Aitkin City Hall
109 1st Ave NW, Aitkin, MN 56431 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Aitkin (5)
People born in Aitkin, including Broadway and Hollywood actor Warren William, singer-songwriter and musician Jonathan Edwards, conductor William Dehning, .
List
- Dale Lueck (American politician) he was born in 30/10/1949
- Gordon W. McKay (American politician and businessman) he was born in 17/03/1910
Schools in Aitkin
College & universities near Aitkin, MN
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 173203 | Central Lakes College-Brainerd | Brainerd (MN) | 56401-3900 |
Stations (2)
Amtrak & bus stations near Aitkin, MN
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPL | Staples | First & Fourth Aves | RAIL |
| SCD | St. Cloud | 555 East St. Germain Street | RAIL |
Other cities in Aitkin County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Aitkin County , MN.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hill City | 585 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Balsam | 558 | Township in Aitkin County, Minnesota |
| Glen | 443 | Unincorporated community in Aitkin County, Minnesota |
| Malmo | 335 | Township in Minnesota, USA |
| Waukenabo | 314 | Township in Aitkin County, Minnesota |
| Ball Bluff | 276 | Township in Aitkin County, Minnesota |
| Wealthwood | 264 | Township in Aitkin County, Minnesota |
| Kimberly | 198 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Palisade | 169 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| McGregor | 108 | City in Minnesota, United States |
| Tamarack | 94 | City in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States |
| McGrath | 73 | Human settlement in Aitkin County, Minnesota, United States of America |
| Libby | 45 | Unincorporated community in Aitkin County, Minnesota |
