Kanabec County Population Charts

According to the most recent Kanabec County Minnesota demographics data available from the 2022 Census Bureau released in the American Community Survey in November of 2022, Figure 1 Kanabec County shows it has a Population 2021 of 16,004 which is the smallest in terms of population of all the other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest population in the area is Sherburne County which depicts a population of 96,295 ( very much bigger). Figure 3 uses the Kanabec County population data for a comparison of the population growth/population change estimates from the years 2010 to 2021 and Kanabec County Minnesota depicts a decline of 235 (1%).

The total Kanabec County Minnesota greater area population percent change for all areas for the years from 2010 to 2021 is shown in Figure 4 and for Kanabec County depicts it has a Population Change of -1.4% which is the second smallest in terms of population percent change of all the other counties in the metro area.

Looking at the Kanabec County population density (measured as people per square mile) and providing comparisons to both the national and state average population density in Figure 5, Kanabec County Minnesota shows it has 31 people per square mile which is the second smallest as measured by population density of all the other counties in the area. The next higher when ranked by population density is Mille Lacs County 50.3% larger with population density of 46. The county with the highest population density in the area is Sherburne County which shows a people per square mile of 222 ( substantially bigger). Figure 6 provides Kanabec County demographics for the overall median age for all people in the region and Kanabec County shows it has a Median Age of 45.2 which is the second most median age of all the counties in the greater Kanabec County region. The county with the highest overall median age of all people in the area is Pine County which depicts an age of 45.9 ( only slightly larger). The Kanabec County Minnesota population data for median age broken out by gender for both men versus the median age of women is shown in Figure 7. Kanabec County Minnesota shows a median age of men about the same size as the median age of women.

The next demographic analysis (Figure 8) looks at large generational Kanabec County population groups (and can be useful internet research for employment related research or identifying areas with retirees). Key findings in this chart includes that Kanabec County Minnesota has the percentage of people less than 20 years of age the second smallest when sorted by people less than 20 years of age of all the other counties in the metro area at 9.5% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of people between 50 and 59 yeasr old at 15.2% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of people between 60 and 69 years old at 13.5% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Pine County with 14.2%.

Figure 9 illustrates the overall diversity breakdown for Kanabec County population and ethnicity groups in the area. (note: Hispanic/Latino is broken out separately in the next diagram and also the group denoted as Native ethnicity includes Native American, and Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander.) Kanabec County Minnesota has the smallest proportion of White population at 0.4% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of Black population at 0.5% of the total. Figure 10 shows the Kanabec County Minnesota Hispanic (including non Hispanic whites) population household ethnicity in the region and Kanabec County shows it has a Hispanic or Latino of 1.7% which is the smallest in terms of people who are Hispanic or Latino of all the other counties in the local area. Figure 11 compares the ratio of the amount of men to the amount of women and depicts total male population about the same size as the total female population.

Kanabec County Marital Status and Families Charts

Figure 12 shows the detailed marriage characteristics broken down by %residents who are married, never married, single, divorced, and widowed. Kanabec County has the smallest proportion of total percent married at 25% of the total. Figure 14 compares the average household size using the average number of people in a family for Kanabec County households. Kanabec County shows it has a Family Size of 3.0 which is the smallest in order of average family size of all the other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest average family size in the area is Sherburne County which depicts an average family size of 3.3 (9.4% larger).

Figure 15 shows the overall ratio of Kanabec County households for families to the total number of Kanabec County households and that Kanabec County shows it has a Families of 67% which is the third most families percent of all other counties in the greater Kanabec County region. The county with the highest percent of people who are in a family in the area is Chisago County which depicts a families percent of 74% (10.2% larger).

Looking at Kanabec County households that are headed by a husband and wife as a percent of all families in Figure 16, Kanabec County depicts it has a Married-couple family of 78% which is less than most other counties in the local area. The county with the highest percent of people in a husband and wife family in the area is Chisago County which depicts a husband and wife family percent of 84% (7.6% larger).

Kanabec County Mothers and Children Charts

The next section of charts provide a detailed look at mothers and baby births that occurred over the past 12 months. Figure 18 shows the rate of women aged 15 to 50 years old who have given birth. Kanabec County depicts it has a Birth Rate of 5.6% which is in the intermediate range of other counties in the greater region. The county with the highest percent of women who gave birth in the area is Sherburne County which shows a birth rate of 7.0% (24.4% larger). Figure 19 shows the breakdown of the mother's age for all baby births that occurred in the last 12 months and it has one of the largest proportions of percent of births to mothers aged 15 to 19 at 16% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Pine County with 18%. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of percent of births to mothers aged 20 to 24 at 44% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Chisago County with 51%.

In Figure 21, the percentage of all births in the last 12 months to mothers that were unmarried is shown (unwed mothers.) Kanabec County shows it has a Unwed Births of 37% which is the third most percent of unwed women who have given birth of all other counties in the greater Kanabec County region. The county with the highest percent of unwed women who have given birth in the area is Mille Lacs County which depicts an unwed mother birth rate of 60% (60.3% larger).

The next chart, Figure 22, shows the percentage of unwed mothers who are also on public assistance. Kanabec County shows it has a Unwed birth and on public assistance of 6.1% which is in the mid point range of other counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest percent of unwed women who have given birth and are on public assistance in the area is Mille Lacs County which depicts a percent of unwed women who gave birth and are on public assistance of 50.0% ( very much bigger).

Unwed mothers who have given birth in the last 12 months are also shown broken down by age group in Figure 24. Kanabec County Minnesota has the percentage of unwed mothers aged 15 to 19 in the intermediate range of other counties in the local area at 78.8% of the total. Figure 25 shows the comparative demographic rate of unwed mothers who have given birth in the last 12 months are broken down by racial group (including the Hispanic birth rate.) Kanabec County Minnesota has the percentage of Black unwed birth rate in the mid point range of other counties in the metro area at 25.0% of the total.

Figure 26 shows unwed mothers in poverty (based on median household income definition) who have given birth in the last 12 months. Kanabec County Minnesota has the largest proportion of unwed births and living below poverty level at 62.1% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the smallest proportion of unwed births and living between 100% and 199% of poverty level at 3.0% of the total.

For all births to unwed mothers, Figure 27 breaks down the education level of the mother by less than high school through college and post graduate attainment it has one of the largest proportions of percent of unwed mothers with less than high school education at 48% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Benton County with 60%. Second, it has less than most other counties in the local area as measured by percent of unwed mothers who are a high school graduate or equivalent at 36% of the total. Third, it has one of the largest proportions of percent of unwed mothers with some college or an associates degree at 8% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Benton County with 11%.

Kanabec County Marital Status Charts

The next set of demographic data looks at the marital status for Kanabec County households which is useful for internet research. Figure 28 compares the total number of single people in each area. Kanabec County shows it has a Total Single People of 45% which is less than most other counties in the local area. The county with the highest percent of people who are single for any reason in the area is Pine County which indicates a percent single of 51% (13.7% larger). Comparing percent of people who are single for any reason to the United States average of 50%, Kanabec County is about 12.1% smaller. Also, compared with the state of Minnesota, percent of people who are single for any reason of 48%, Kanabec County is about 6.7% smaller.

Figure 30 compares the single people in each area broken down by never married, divorced, and widowed. Kanabec County Minnesota has one of the largest proportions of percent never married at 13% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Mille Lacs County (14%), and #1 Pine County (15%) are larger. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of percent divorced at 7% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Pine County with 7%. Figure 32 shows the number of single women adults in each area broken out by never married, divorced and widowed. Kanabec County Minnesota has one of the largest proportions of women who are divorced at 10% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Pine County with 10%.

Figure 33 shows the Kanabec County demographics for the ratio of the number of single men between the age of 18 and 65, in each area, broken down by age group for the Kanabec County metro area. Kanabec County Minnesota has the smallest proportion of single men 18 to 24 at 11% of the total. Second, it has the smallest proportion of single men 25 to 29 at 10% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of single men 35 to 39 at 4% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of single men 40 to 44 at 9% of the total and is ranked #1. In addition, it has the largest proportion of single men 45 to 49 at 20% of the total and is ranked #1. Furthermore, it has the largest proportion of single men 50 to 60 at 9% of the total and is ranked #1.

Figure 34 shows the Kanabec County population data for the ratio of the number of single women between the age of 18 and 65, in each area, broken down by age group for the Kanabec County metro area. Kanabec County Minnesota has the smallest proportion of single women 18 to 24 at 10% of the total. Second, it has the largest proportion of single women 25 to 29 at 13% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has less than most other counties in the local area when ranked by single women 30 to 34 at 7% of the total. Also, it has the largest proportion of single women 40 to 44 at 10% of the total and is ranked #1.

Kanabec County Citizenship Demographics Charts

The next section of demographic information provides detailed data Kanabec County residents including: immigrants, citizenship, immigration, country of origin, non citizens and more. To start, Figure 35 shows a high level view of citizenship. Kanabec County Minnesota has the smallest proportion of citizens by naturalization at 0% of the total. The next chart (Figure 36) shows for all citizens what the original place of birth was for people who were born in a foreign country and has the smallest proportion of birthplace in the South at 3% of the total.

In Figure 37, the demographic percentage of Kanabec County residents who were not born in the United States is shown (i.e. percent foreign born.) Kanabec County depicts it has a Percent Foreign Born of 0.9% which is the smallest in terms of percent of population who was born in another country of all the other counties in the metropolitan area. The county with the highest percent of population who was born in another country in the area is Benton County which shows a percent born outside United States of 4.1% (approximately 4.3 times bigger). Comparing percent of population who was born in another country to the United States average of 13.6%, Kanabec County is approximately a twelfth the size. Also, in comparison with the state of Minnesota, percent of population who was born in another country of 8.5%, Kanabec County is approximately a tenth the size.

Figure 39 provides a detailed analysis of non citizens by breaking them into two age groups: Under 18 and over the age of 18. Kanabec County Minnesota shows a percent of non citizens under 18 years old approximately half the size as the percent of non citizens over 18 years old. Figure 40 provides further information for non citizen age by showing a comparison of the median age for all non citizens immigrants. it has a Non Citizen Median Age of 28.5 which is the smallest when sorted by median age of non citizens of all the other counties in the metro area. The county with the highest median age of non citizens in the area is Pine County which shows a median age of 54.4 (about twice as large). The next diagram (Figure 41) shows the year of entry that non citizens entered the United States. The year of entry can show the rate of flow at various points of time in the past for when they entered the U.S. it has the largest proportion of non citizens who entered the US between 2000 to 2009 at 51% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the second smallest in terms of percent of non citizens who entered the US after 2010 of all the other counties in the metro area when ranked by non citizens who entered the US between 1990 to 1999 at 5% of the total. Third, it has the smallest proportion of non citizens who entered the US before 1990 at 3% of the total.

For all foreign born people who have gone through naturalization (the process of becoming a legal U.S. resident citizen), Figure 42 shows the year when they became fully naturalized U.S. citizens. it has one of the largest proportions of people naturalized 2015 or later at 37% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Benton County with 53%. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of people naturalized 1990 to 1994 at 8% of the total and is ranked #2. The only larger county being Sherburne County with 12%.

Kanabec County Birthplace Demographic Charts

Figure 43 displays a map of the globe and shows Kanabec County demographic information for large regions of the world that people from this place originally came from. Kanabec County Minnesota has the largest proportion of from Asia at 45% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has one of the largest proportions of from Africa at 10% of the total and is ranked #3. Only #2 Sherburne County (36%), and #1 Benton County (36%) are larger.

Figure 44 categorizes the location for where foreign born people originally come from based on very large continental geographic areas. Kanabec County Minnesota has the largest proportion of from Europe at 45% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has less than most other counties in the area in order of from Oceania at 29% of the total.

Figure 45 is a table that breaks out all the people who were foreign born by which large geographic region where they were born. Kanabec County Minnesota has the largest proportion of people who were born in Northern Europe at 6.6% of the total and is ranked #1. Second, it has the largest proportion of people who were born in South East Asia at 38.4% of the total and is ranked #1. Third, it has the largest proportion of people who were born in Southern Africa at 2.6% of the total and is ranked #1.