Kanab is a city located in Kane County Utah. Kanab has a 2024 population of 5,419. It is also the county seat of Kane County. Kanab is currently growing at a rate of 3.42% annually and its population has increased by 15.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,703 in 2020.
The average household income in Kanab is $79,614 with a poverty rate of 11.1%. The median age in Kanab is 43 years: 40.7 years for males, and 43.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kanab was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,574 | 94.96% |
| Two or more races | 114 | 2.37% |
| Asian | 74 | 1.54% |
| Other race | 27 | 0.56% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.27% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.23% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.08% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,063 | 2.25 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Married | 1,063 | 2.79 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Non Family | 853 | 1.21 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Female | 120 | 4.53 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
| Male | 27 | 3.26 | 100 | 0 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
73.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 133 | 3.71% |
| Associates Degree | 347 | 9.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 828 | 23.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 387 | 10.79% |
| High School Graduate | 775 | 21.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 83 | 2.31% |
| Some College | 1,033 | 28.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,200 | 3,085 | 1,083 |
| Hispanic | 317 | 216 | 74 |
| 2+ Races | 114 | 114 | 85 |
| Asian | 74 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 6 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 85.71%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,190 | $0 | $36,132 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,792 | $81,888 | $55,929 |
| High School Graduate | $45,676 | $73,920 | $34,898 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,556 | $41,757 | $37,235 |
| Some College | $36,954 | $36,800 | $37,181 |
$40,556
Average Earnings
$41,757
Average Male
$37,235
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.49% of Kanab residents speak only English, while 1.51% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.27% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,313 | 440 | 10.2% |
| Asian | 74 | 74 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 267 | 74 | 27.72% |
11.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.88%
Male Poverty Rate
10.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kanab is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kanab is White, with 10.2% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.72%. Among those working part-time, it was 12.65%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.56%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64.16% |
| Some College | 16.77% |
| High School | 11.43% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.02% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 8.5% |
| Female Employed | 1.03% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $98,529 | $101,610 |
| Households | $70,737 | $79,614 |
| Married Families | $99,779 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,509 | $45,702 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
52.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
315
Number of Veterans
302
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 126 |
| World War II | 26 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| Korea | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 155 |
| 65 to 74 | 121 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 302 | 8.25% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 11.4% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.9%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
46.9%
Born in Kanab
98.28%
Native Born
1.72%
Foreign Born
0.27%
Non Citizen
1.45%
Naturalized
98.28% of Kanab residents were born in the United States, with 46.9% having been born in Utah. 0.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,314 | 179 | 2.92% |
| 2028 | 6,135 | 179 | 3.01% |
| 2027 | 5,956 | 179 | 3.1% |
| 2026 | 5,777 | 179 | 3.2% |
| 2025 | 5,598 | 179 | 3.3% |
| 2024 | 5,419 | 179 | 3.42% |
| 2023 | 5,240 | 127 | 2.48% |
| 2022 | 5,113 | 123 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 4,990 | 287 | 6.1% |
| 2020 | 4,703 | -219 | -4.45% |
| 2019 | 4,922 | 149 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 4,773 | 105 | 2.25% |
| 2017 | 4,668 | 165 | 3.66% |
| 2016 | 4,503 | 191 | 4.43% |
| 2015 | 4,312 | -75 | -1.71% |
| 2014 | 4,387 | 25 | 0.57% |
| 2013 | 4,362 | -27 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 4,389 | -74 | -1.66% |
| 2011 | 4,463 | 50 | 1.13% |
| 2010 | 4,413 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,564 | 275 | 8.36% |
| 1990 | 3,289 | -3,025 | -47.91% |