Kanabec County, Minnesota

Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 1,381 km² (533 mi²). 1,360 km² (525 mi²) of it is land and 22 km² (8 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.58% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 14,996 people, 5,759 households, and 4,146 families residing in the county. The population density is 11/km² (29/mi²). There are 6,846 housing units at an average density of 5/km² (13/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 97.27% White, 0.17% African American, 0.81% Native American, 0.44% Asian, 0.03% Pacific Islander, 0.17% from other races, and 1.11% from two or more races. 0.93% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 5,759 households out of which 34.10% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.80% are married couples living together, 8.40% have a female householder with no husband present, and 28.00% are non-families. 23.80% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.30% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.58 and the average family size is 3.03.

In the county the population is spread out with 27.50% under the age of 18, 6.90% from 18 to 24, 27.50% from 25 to 44, 23.90% from 45 to 64, and 14.10% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 38 years. For every 100 females there are 102.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 100.00 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $38,520, and the median income for a family is $43,603. Males have a median income of $32,329 versus $22,309 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,741. 9.50% of the population and 6.40% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 11.40% are under the age of 18 and 10.10% are 65 or older.

Cities and Towns

• Ann Lake Township
• Arthur Township
• Brunswick Township
• Comfort Township
• Ford Township
• Grass Lake Township
• Grasston
• Hay Brook Township
• Hillman Township
• Kanabec Township
• Knife Lake Township
• Kroschel Township
• Mora
• Ogilvie
• Peace Township
• Pomroy Township
• Quamba
• South Fork Township
• Whited Township