Aitkin County, MN population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Aitkin County increased by 858. In this period, the peak population was 16,212 in the year 2010. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 15,244 | - | - |
| 2001 | 15,242 | -2 | -0.01% |
| 2002 | 15,467 | 225 | 1.48% |
| 2003 | 15,588 | 121 | 0.78% |
| 2004 | 15,760 | 172 | 1.10% |
| 2005 | 15,831 | 71 | 0.45% |
| 2006 | 15,958 | 127 | 0.80% |
| 2007 | 16,018 | 60 | 0.38% |
| 2008 | 15,898 | -120 | -0.75% |
| 2009 | 15,588 | -310 | -1.95% |
| 2010 | 16,212 | 624 | 4.00% |
| 2011 | 16,170 | -42 | -0.26% |
| 2012 | 16,038 | -132 | -0.82% |
| 2013 | 15,874 | -164 | -1.02% |
| 2014 | 15,852 | -22 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 15,857 | 5 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 15,755 | -102 | -0.64% |
| 2017 | 15,798 | 43 | 0.27% |
| 2018 | 15,886 | 88 | 0.56% |
| 2019 | 15,841 | -45 | -0.28% |
| 2020 | 15,722 | -119 | -0.75% |
| 2021 | 15,957 | 235 | 1.49% |
| 2022 | 16,142 | 185 | 1.16% |
| 2023 | 16,102 | -40 | -0.25% |
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Aitkin County, MN population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Aitkin County's population increased by 968 (6.35%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Aitkin County's population decreased by 490 (3.02%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Aitkin County's population increased by 380 (2.42%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Aitkin County's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 16,102.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Aitkin County's population peaked in year 2010 at 16,212.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Aitkin County's population was lowest in year 2001 at 15,242.
Aitkin County, MN annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Aitkin County grew year by year for 12 years and declined for 11 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Aitkin County had an average annual population growth rate of 0.24% per year. Overall the population grew 5.63% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Aitkin County annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 0.24% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Aitkin County population grew the most, with an increase of 624 people (a 4% year-on-year increase)..
From 2008 to 2009 Aitkin County population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 310 people (a 1.95% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Aitkin County, MN population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Aitkin County's population increased by 145 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 185 (decreased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 40 (0.25%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Aitkin County, MN changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Aitkin County increased by 228 (1.44%). The population was highest at 16,142 in the year 2022 and lowest at 15,722 in the year 2020. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 0.15%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)