In 2003, the town had an estimated population of 7,471 and a population density of 21.85 per square kilometre (56.6/sq mi). The total area was 341.88 square kilometres (132.00 sq mi).
^住民基本台帳人口移動報告年報 (in Japanese). 総務庁統計局. 2005. Takanosu-machi, Moriyoshi-machi, Ani-machi and Aikawa-machi were incorporated into a newly established Kitaakita-shi as of March 22, 2005.