Economy & Jobs — Aitkin, Minnesota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $47,978 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~$52,200 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,091 |
| Poverty Rate | 22.1% |
| Unemployment Rate | 4.0% |
| In Labor Force | 871 |
Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
| Education Healthcare | 36.0% |
| Retail | 13.5% |
| Arts Food | 9.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
| Full Service Restaurants | 19 |
| Gas Stations | 15 |
| Bars | 11 |
| Fast Food | 10 |
| Real Estate Offices | 9 |
| General Merchandise | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Insurance Agencies | 6 |
| Auto Repair | 5 |
| Grocery Stores | 4 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Dental Offices | 4 |
| Hotels Motels | 4 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
| Accounting Firms | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.