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Aitkin County, MN market data
How Aitkin County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 16,252
- +3.5% since 2020
- Households
- 7,222
- Median household income
- $60,833
- +23.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $255,800
- Jobs located here
- 4,487
- Highest market score
- 82
- Doctors, dentists and clinics, #78 of 2,394 scored counties
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What this means
Aitkin County has an estimated 16,252 people and 7,222 households. Population estimates put the population change in Aitkin County from 2020 to 2025 at +3.5%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Aitkin County is $60,833, 25% below the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 23.3%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Aitkin County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on child care and other personal services (54).
Of the business types scored in Aitkin County, medical and dental practices (82); salons, barbers and spas (74); and auto repair and car care businesses (74) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For medical and dental practices, that ranks #78 of 2,394 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for convenience stores (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for medical and dental practices (62% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Aitkin County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Aitkin County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 82 | #78 of 2,394 | 23 | 31.8 | $393K | 258 | 4 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 74 | #180 of 2,385 | 13 | 18.0 | $484K | 227 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 74 | #255 of 2,401 | 24 | 33.2 | $333K | 124 | 9 |
| Auto repair shops | 67 | #454 of 2,378 | 13 | 18.0 | $615K | 138 | 9 |
| Hair salons | 66 | #421 of 2,339 | 11 | 15.2 | $572K | 133 | Under 3 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 65 | #519 of 2,087 | 6 | 8.3 | $2.1M | 165 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 61 | #676 of 2,210 | 10 | 13.8 | $1.3M | 142 | 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 61 | #748 of 2,272 | 6 | 8.3 | $2.1M | 168 | 6 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 59 | #646 of 2,063 | 5 | 6.9 | $4.9M | 131 | Under 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 55 | #733 of 1,889 | 5 | 6.9 | $4.9M | 117 | Under 3 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 46 | #1,355 of 2,405 | 64 | 88.6 | $380K | 102 | 31 |
| Pet businesses | 44 | #1,359 of 2,200 | 8 | 11.1 | $653K | 74 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 44 | #1,428 of 2,358 | 11 | 15.2 | $1.9M | 79 | 13 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 39 | #1,641 of 2,402 | 18 | 24.9 | $2.2M | 66 | 6 |
| Real estate | 39 | #1,663 of 2,229 | 16 | 22.2 | Index only | 133 | 11 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 34 | #1,874 of 2,405 | 38 | 52.6 | $640K | 96 | 19 |
| Convenience stores | 33 | #1,728 of 2,261 | 12 | 16.6 | $3.4M | 43 | Under 3 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 33 | #1,932 of 2,176 | 15 | 20.8 | Index only | 112 | 8 |
| Home repair trades | 24 | #1,945 of 2,057 | 11 | 15.2 | $1.6M | 65 | 17 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 22 | #1,712 of 1,771 | 9 | 12.5 | $878K | 52 | 13 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 19 | #1,660 of 1,707 | 7 | 9.7 | $2.5M | 52 | 11 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 17 | #1,465 of 1,493 | 7 | 9.7 | $1.1M | 39 | 13 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.5 | $6.1M | 199 | 10 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.5 | $1.2M | 188 | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 5.5 | $1.3M | 51 | Under 3 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $3M | 307 | 4 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $5.8M | 48 | 6 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $13.4M | 144 | 6 |
| Gyms | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $1.7M | 127 | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $4.2M | 33 | Under 3 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $3M | 96 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.2 | $2.7M | 106 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $4.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $791K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pizza | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.8 | $12.2M | Too few | 10 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $2.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $8M | Too few | 4 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $7.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $7.9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $9M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $17.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Spas and skin care | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $6.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $5.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.4 | $5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Aitkin County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $8M | $1,107 | 116 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $20.8M | $2,876 | 111 |
| Food away from home | $24.3M | $3,365 | 83 |
| Groceries | $40.3M | $5,575 | 88 |
| Personal care products and services | $6.3M | $871 | 87 |
| Child care and other personal services | $2.3M | $315 | 54 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $5M | $689 | 70 |
| Medical and dental services | $9M | $1,253 | 97 |
| Pets | $5.2M | $724 | 80 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $12.5M | $1,737 | 85 |
| Vehicle insurance | $12.6M | $1,749 | 89 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $17.4M | $2,406 | 80 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $7.9M | $1,094 | 77 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $91.9M | $12,719 | 76 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Aitkin County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 16,252+3.5% since 2020
- Households
- 7,222
- Median age
- 54.8
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 85%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 1,821 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 9
- Median household income
- $60,833+23.3% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $77,208
- Median home value
- $255,800
- Jobs located here
- 4,487
- Daytime population
- 13,541Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Aitkin County, MN growing?
Population estimates put Aitkin County at 16,252 people in 2025, up 3.5% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 7,222 households. Median household income rose 23.3% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Aitkin County, MN spend?
Households in Aitkin County spend about $91.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $40.3M on groceries and $24.3M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Aitkin County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 116, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on child care and other personal services (54).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Aitkin County, MN?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Aitkin County are for medical and dental practices (82); salons, barbers and spas (74); and auto repair and car care businesses (74). Aitkin County ranks #78 of 2,394 scored counties for medical and dental practices.
How does Aitkin County, MN compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Aitkin County is $60,833 a year, 25% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.5% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $255,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Aitkin County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for convenience stores (2.1 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for medical and dental practices (62% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 22 of the 56 business types have a score in Aitkin County, each ranked against other counties.
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