Kanabec County's 2026 population is estimated at 16,546, reflecting a -0.19% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Kanabec County is the 53rd largest county in Minnesota. The 2010 population was 16,217 and has grown 2.03% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.7 years
Female: 44.8 years
Male: 44.6 years
There are 12,900 adults, (3,616 of whom are seniors) in Kanabec County.
Female: 8,183 (49.9%)
Male: 8,207 (50.1%)
The racial composition of Kanabec County includes 93.58% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,337 | 93.58% |
| Two or more races | 642 | 3.92% |
| Black or African American | 143 | 0.87% |
| Native American | 106 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 88 | 0.54% |
| Other race | 60 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.09% |
Kanabec County 's average per capita income is $48,742. Household income levels show a median of $71,460. The poverty rate stands at 10.02%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $96,905 | $111,166 |
| Families | $88,657 | $102,693 |
| Households | $71,460 | $87,428 |
| Non Families | $39,529 | $52,047 |
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