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Kanabec County

Minnesota · 16,032 residents · 521.61 sq mi
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Kanabec County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,877. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,900. With a median age of 45.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,032
+7%since 2000
from 14,996 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
31 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 29 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.4
+19%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Kanabec County
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,877
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,520 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,055
+64%since 2000
from $17,741 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.0%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,900
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $446 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+25%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(14,490)
Black0.1%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(140)
Asian0.4%(66)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(574)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(14,954)
Black0.4%(65)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(238)
Asian0.5%(80)
Other2.8%(446)
Diversity Score12.7%(2,029)
Segregation Score7.4%(1,189)
Diversity Score
13
+231%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
7
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.7 min
+27%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
49.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.4%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kanabec County, Minnesota?

Kanabec County, Minnesota has about 16,032 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Kanabec County, Minnesota?

The typical household in Kanabec County, Minnesota earns about $57,877 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kanabec County, Minnesota expensive?

In Kanabec County, Minnesota, the median home is worth about $168,900, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Kanabec County, Minnesota?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Kanabec County, Minnesota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kanabec County, Minnesota?

About 9.5% of people in Kanabec County, Minnesota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kanabec County, Minnesota grown since 1990?

Yes, Kanabec County, Minnesota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,230 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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