Kanabec County, Minnesota
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As of the census
of 2000, there were 14,996 people, 5,759 households, and 4,146 families residing in the county. The population density
was 29 people per square mile (11/km²). There were 6,846 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.27% White
, 0.17% Black
or 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 were Hispanic
or Latino
of any race. 30.2% were of German, 18.1% Swedish, 13.1% Norwegian, 5.5% American
and 5.4% Irish
ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 5,759 households out of which 34.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.80% were married couples
living together, 8.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.00% were non-families. 23.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the county the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 102.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,520, and the median income for a family was $43,603. Males had a median income of $32,329 versus $22,309 for females. The per capita income
for the county was $17,741. About 6.40% of families and 9.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.40% of those under age 18 and 10.10% of those age 65 or over.
† Braham is mainly in Isanti County
, but extends into Kanabec County.
As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 14,996 people, 5,759 households, and 4,146 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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was 29 people per square mile (11/km²). There were 6,846 housing units at an average density of 13 per square mile (5/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 97.27% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.17% Black
Race (United States Census)
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or African American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.81% Native American
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.44% Asian
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.03% Pacific Islander
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.17% from other races
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, and 1.11% from two or more races. 0.93% of the population were Hispanic
Race (United States Census)
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or Latino
Race (United States Census)
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of any race. 30.2% were of German, 18.1% Swedish, 13.1% Norwegian, 5.5% American
United States
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and 5.4% Irish
Irish people
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ancestry according to Census 2000.
There were 5,759 households out of which 34.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.80% were married couples
Marriage
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living together, 8.40% had a female householder with no husband present, and 28.00% were non-families. 23.80% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.30% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.58 and the average family size was 3.03.
In the county the population was 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 were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females there were 102.00 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 100.00 males.
The median income for a household in the county was $38,520, and the median income for a family was $43,603. Males had a median income of $32,329 versus $22,309 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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for the county was $17,741. About 6.40% of families and 9.50% of the population were below the poverty line, including 11.40% of those under age 18 and 10.10% of those age 65 or over.
Cities and towns
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Arthur Township, Kanabec County, Minnesota Arthur Township is a township in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 1,905 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,... Hillman Township, Kanabec County, Minnesota Hillman Township is a township in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 384 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of , of which, of it is land and of it is water.-Demographics:As of the census of 2000,... |
Pomroy Township, Kanabec County, Minnesota Pomroy Township is a township in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States. The population was 390 at the 2000 census.-Geography:According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 37.7 square miles , of which, 37.6 square miles of it is land and 0.1 square... |
Brunswick, Minnesota Brunswick is an unincorporated community in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located between Mora and Rock Creek at the junction of Minnesota State Highways 65 and 70. In 1977, the Minnesota Department of Transportation estimated the population of Brunswick as 80... Coin, Minnesota Coin is an unincorporated community in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located between Braham and Ogilvie. In 1977, the Minnesota Department of Transportation estimated the population of Coin as 10 people.... Lewis Lake, Minnesota Lewis Lake is an unincorporated community in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located between Braham and Ogilvie. In 1977, the Minnesota Department of Transportation estimated the population of Lewis Lake as 20 people.... Warman, Minnesota Warman is an unincorporated community in Kanabec County, Minnesota, United States. The community is located north of Mora on Minnesota State Highway 65. In 1977, the Minnesota Department of Transportation estimated the population of Warman as 40 people.... |
† Braham is mainly in Isanti County
Isanti County, Minnesota
As of the census of 2010, there were 37,816 people, 14,331 households, and 8,415 families residing in the county. The population density was 71 people per square mile . There were 12,062 housing units at an average density of 28 per square mile...
, but extends into Kanabec County.
See also
- National Register of Historic Places listings in Kanabec County, Minnesota
Further reading
- Ziegler, Frank and Robert H Beck (1981). Ken-ā-big : the story of Kanabec County: an illustrated history of Kanabec County, its early years. Mora, MN: B & W Printers. ISBN 9781199491336. ISBN 1199491330.