Kanabec County, Minnesota

Kanabec County: County in Minnesota, United States

About

Kanabec County is a county located in the U.S. state of Minnesota. As of the 2010 census, the population was 16,239 and a population density of 12 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 16,416 inhabitants. Its county seat is Mora. The county was created 166 years ago in 1858.

Kanabec County locator map
Location of Kanabec County on Minnesota map.

Quick Facts about Kanabec County

Population : 16,416 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Minnesota (United States)
Area : 1381 km2
Water as percent of area : 2.3%
Land as percent of area : 97.7%
Altitude : 1,056 feet / 322 meters
Capital : Mora
Establishment : October 10, 1858
Time Zone : America/Chicago
Local time : 00:08:45 (23rd February 2025)
Density : 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 1.08% (2010-2020)
Kanabec County Courthouse image
Kanabec County Courthouse
Kanabec County Courthouse image
Kanabec County Courthouse image

Geography

Kanabec County is located at 45°56'43"N 93°17'36"W (45.9452200, -93.2934300). It has 5 neighbors: Aitkin County, Chisago County, Isanti County, Mille Lacs County and Pine County.

Kanabec County map

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The largest city of Kanabec County is Mora with a population of 3,583. Other cities include, Brunswick population 1,341, Grass Lake population 1,070, Ogilvie population 373 and Grasston population 153. See all Kanabec County cities & populated places.

Kanabec County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Kanabec County.

City Name Population Title
Mora 3,583 City in and the county seat of Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States
Brunswick 1,341 Unincorporated community in Kanabec County, Minnesota
Grass Lake 1,070 Unincorporated community in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States
Ogilvie 373 City in Minnesota, United States
Kroschel 223 Township in Kanabec County, Minnesota
Grasston 153 City in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States
Quamba 127 Human settlement in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States of America

Kanabec County has 5 neighbours.

Demographics

The population of Kanabec County increased by 1.08% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 16,239 - census
2011 16,225 -0.09% estimation process
2012 15,972 -1.58% estimation process
2013 16,008 0.22% estimation process
2014 15,970 -0.24% estimation process
2015 15,888 -0.52% estimation process
2016 15,912 0.15% estimation process
2017 16,060 0.92% estimation process
2018 16,246 1.14% estimation process
2019 16,337 0.56% estimation process
2020 16,416 0.48% estimation process

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People born in Kanabec County (1)

Jim Rostberg was born in Kanabec County

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