55853 is a census-designated place located in Aitkin County, Minnesota. It is located within the Mille Lacs Indian Reservation. According to the US Census 2010, the population of 55853 was 163, with a median age of 48.5 years. The majority of residents are Native American, as well as some White and African American residents. The median household income is $23,499, and the median house or condo value is $62,100. Approximately 50% of residents are living in poverty. 55853 has a small business district composed of a few small stores and gas stations, as well as a few restaurants. The nearest hospital is located in Aitkin, roughly 10 miles away, and the nearest airport is in Minneapolis-St. Paul, some 70 miles away. There are also several churches and recreational activities such as boating, fishing, and hunting available in the area.