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Aitkin County, MN: growth, migration and housing
Aitkin County has 16,252 residents, up 3.5% since 2020 (-0.2% in the last year). In 2022–2023, 518 households moved in and 535 moved out (-17 net), bringing in a net $9.9M of income. Median household income is $60,833, the median home $255,800 and median rent $869 a month.
In Minnesota: 20th of 87 counties for 5-year population growth · 30th of 87 counties for net in-migration (per resident) · 84th of 87 counties for median household income · 31st of 87 counties for median home value.
Where new residents came from
Top counties by households (tax returns) moving to Aitkin County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| From | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Crow Wing County, MN | 69 | $3.7M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 56 | $5.3M |
| Anoka County, MN | 45 | $3.7M |
| Itasca County, MN | 28 | $1.5M |
| St. Louis County, MN | 23 | $1.5M |
| Wright County, MN | 21 | $2.9M |
Where leavers went
Top counties by households leaving Aitkin County, 2022–2023 (IRS).
| To | Households (tax returns) | Their income (AGI) |
|---|---|---|
| Crow Wing County, MN | 85 | $4.4M |
| Itasca County, MN | 42 | $2.2M |
| Hennepin County, MN | 34 | $2.5M |
| St. Louis County, MN | 30 | $1.8M |
| Anoka County, MN | 29 | $1.8M |
| Mille Lacs County, MN | 20 | $0.9M |
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Sources: U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (vintage 2025), American Community Survey 5-year (2024), and IRS Statistics of Income county-to-county migration data (2022–2023). Migration counts are tax returns (roughly households) moving between U.S. counties; the IRS suppresses very small flows. Growth rates, per-1,000 figures, rent share and state ranks are BizyFi calculations. Data updated 2026-10-17. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.