Kanabec County, Minnesota Demographics 2026

Name: Kanabec County, Minnesota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Kanabec County, Minnesota has a population of 16,390, the 52nd most populous county in Minnesota. The median household income is $71,460 and the median home value is $228,100. The poverty rate is 10.0%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Kanabec County Quick Facts

Population 16,390

Median Household Income $71,460

Median Home Value $228,100

Poverty Rate 10.0%

Unemployment Rate 4.6%

Median Age 44.7 years

Homeownership Rate 84.5%

Affordability Ratio 3.2x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.7%

High School Graduation 90.8%

Cities/Places 4

Population 16,390 52nd of 87

Median Income $71,460 20% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.0%

Unemployment 4.6%

How Kanabec County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	16,261	16,390	+0.8%
Median household income	$71,915	$71,460	-0.6%
Median home value	$221,100	$228,100	+3.2%

Median Household Income

Kanabec

$71,460

$89,062

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Kanabec

$228,100

$329,300

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.6%

$25K-$50K 19.1%

$50K-$100K 32.9%

$100K+ 33.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.2%

$10K-$15K

3.1%

$15K-$20K

3.9%

$20K-$25K

3.4%

$25K-$30K

3.6%

$30K-$35K

4.1%

$35K-$40K

4.2%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

8.3%

$60K-$75K

10.2%

$75K-$100K

14.4%

$100K-$125K

10.5%

$125K-$150K

7.7%

$150K-$200K

10.1%

$200K+

5.0%

Employment

4.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.1%|National: 5.2%

60.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 84.5%

Renter 15.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.2x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $962/mo 16.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.3%

18-34

17.1%

35-54

24.7%

55-74

28.2%

75+

8.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 41 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Kanabec County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Mora	3,732	$52,535	16.6%	$171,800
Ogilvie	322	$52,500	15.0%	$116,700
Grasston	112	$97,500	1.8%	$162,500
Quamba	82	$50,000	3.7%	$207,700

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Population Overview

Kanabec County is located in Minnesota with a total population of 16,390. It is the 52nd most populous county out of 87 in Minnesota. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kanabec County is 44.7 years. This is 15% higher than the state median of 38.8 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kanabec County is $71,460. This is 20% lower than the state median of $89,062. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.3%. The unemployment rate is 4.6%. This is 13% higher than the state rate of 4.1%. The median home value is $228,100. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $329,300. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.2x. 84.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 72.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kanabec County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 7.0%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 6.4%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.1%.

Education

15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 39.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Kanabec County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Minnesota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Kanabec County, Minnesota?

Kanabec County has a population of 16,390, making it the 52nd most populous county in Minnesota.

What is the median income in Kanabec County?

The median household income in Kanabec County is $71,460 with a poverty rate of 10.0%.

How many cities are in Kanabec County, Minnesota?

Kanabec County contains 4 Census-designated places.