Total Population
21,990
Population
Growth Rate
0.43%
Median Age
54
Diversity Index
24.300
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Mille Lacs Energy Cooperative
Mille Lacs Energy provides progressive, reliable electric services to most of Aitkin County and parts of Mille Lacs and Crow Wing counties. Members get the electric service they need as well as reliable information about efficiency and safety.
Population
Housing & Income
Households
10,040
Total Housing Units
18,063
Owner Occupied
8,095
Renter Occupied
1,945
Vacant
8,023
Median Home Value
$347,705
Average Home Value
$396,711
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.55%
Income Projection
Median Household
$68,145 $76,615
Average Household
$90,783 $102,244
Per Capita
$41,492 $47,067
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
Workforce
Total Businesses
926
Total Employed
11,335
Workers 16+
8,493
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
73
Employed
3,288
2026 Arts / Entertainment / Rec
Businesses
29
Employed
1,502
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
98
Employed
1,193
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
17
Employed
820
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
126
Employed
809
2026 Food Service / Drinking Est.
Businesses
56
Employed
672
Some
High School
819
Graduated
High School
5,169
Associates
Degree
2,364
Bachelor's
Degree
2,681
Graduate
Degree
1,240
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
6,222
Non-Resident Commuters
2,210
Drive Alone
6,193
Carpooled
900
Public
4
Work At Home
1,078
Source: ESRI, 2026-08-31
