Kanab Population

1890–2026

5,470

2026 projection

16.8% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Kanab. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20265,470+1382.59%
20255,332+631.20%
20245,269+150.29%
20235,254+1292.52%
20225,125+1202.40%
20215,005+3226.88%
20204,683+230.49%
20194,660+1222.69%
20184,538+761.70%
20174,462+1363.14%

Showing 10 of 29 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Kanab is growing faster than Kane County, Utah, and the U.S.

  • Kanab+13.1%
  • Kane County+11.7%
  • Utah+7.8%
  • United States+3.1%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Kanab Demographics

42.6median age

Median age

Female43 yrs
Male42.5 yrs

Adults

4,148
1,041 seniors (65+) · 25% of adults3,107 other adults

Sex

Female 48.6% · 2,467Male 51.4% · 2,614

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 51 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Kanab Income

$85,486median household income

Median household income

$85,486

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$42,356

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

5.6%

About 1 in 18 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Kanab Marital Status

66% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married66%66%66%
Never married20%23%17%
Divorced11%10%12%
Widowed3%<1%5%
Separated<1%<1%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201