Before the establishment of City of Aitkin, a transient community of Lexington was located at the mouth of the
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As of the census of 2010, there were 2,165 people, 936 households, and 483 families residing in the city. The population density was 984.1 inhabitants per square mile (380.0/km ). There were 1,097 housing units at an … See more

The city's annual festivals include:
• Riverboat Heritage Days - the first weekend in August.
• The Aitkin County Fair - annually at the middle of July since 2008.
• County Road Classics Fly-In Drive In takes place on th… See more

Aitkin Public Schools are part of the Aitkin Public School District. Aitkin High School educates students in grades seven through twelve in the Aitkin School District. Rippleside Elementary educates students grades pre… See more

The Aitkin Municipal Airport is located at the northeast side of the city of Aitkin.
The following routes are located within the city of Aitkin:
• U.S. Highway 169
• Minnesota State Highway 47… See more