Kanabec County, Minnesota
According to 2000 Census Bureau, there were 14996 people, 5759 households, and 4146 families residing in the county. The population density was 28.6 people per square mile (11.04/km˛), giving it the 42nd most densely populated county among the Minnesota. There were 6846 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5.02/km˛). The average household size was 2.58 people, and the average family size was 3.03 people. In the Kanabec County, 27.5% of the population was under the age of 18, 6.9% were 18 to 24, 27.5% were 25 to 44, 23.9% were 45 to 64, and 14.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 102 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100 males. Its population was estimated at 16091 in July 2008, The racial or ethnic makeup of the county was 96.69% White, 0.21% Black or African American, 1.26% American Indian, 0.67% Asian, 0.03% Native Hawaiian, and 1.14% from two or more races.
The median income for a household in the county was $38520, making it the 35th highest county by median household income in Minnesota. The median income for a family in the county was $43603, it is Minnesota's 58th wealthiest county by median family income. The per capita income for the county was $17741, it would be the 50th highest county by per capita income in the U.S. state of Minnesota.
In 2000, 3844 pupils and students, of which 1891 are male and 1953 are female, 25.63% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 251 nursery or pri school, 246 kindergarten, 1951 elementary school, 1127 high school and 269 College graduate school.
| Rank | City | County | Total Area mi2 | Land Area mi2 | Water Area mi2 | Population | Density mi2 | Per capita Income | House hold Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Braham City | Isanti County, Kanabec County | 1.26 | 1.26 | 0 | 1276 | 1010.9 | 16693 | 34830 |
| 2 | Grasston City | Kanabec County | 0.95 | 0.95 | 0 | 105 | 110.5 | 16306 | 41250 |
| 3 | Mora City | Kanabec County | 4.24 | 4.09 | 0.16 | 3193 | 781.2 | 17949 | 30566 |
| 4 | Ogilvie City | Kanabec County | 0.93 | 0.93 | 0 | 474 | 507 | 15198 | 27292 |
| 5 | Quamba City | Kanabec County | 0.73 | 0.73 | 0 | 98 | 133.6 | 15923 | 38125 |
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 14996 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 14996 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 15045 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 15227 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 15363 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 15732 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 15887 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 16014 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 16039 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 16082 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 16091 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 133 | 118 | 251 |
| Kindergarten | 119 | 127 | 246 |
| Elementary school | 995 | 956 | 1951 |
| High school | 550 | 577 | 1127 |
| College or graduate school | 94 | 175 | 269 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kanabec County, Minnesota | $38520 | $43603 | $17741 |
| Minnesota, United States | $47111 | $56874 | $23198 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |