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 167 years ago in 1858.
County Snapshot
Kanabec County at a glance
Kanabec County currently has 7 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
7
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Minnesota counties
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Open related pagesLargest city
MoraPopulation 3,583
Top linked places
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% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 45.9452,-93.2934 |
| Altitude | 1,056 feet / 322 meters |
| Capital | Mora |
| Establishment | October 12, 1858 |
| Time Zone | America/Chicago |
| Local time | 00:00:16 (19th April 2026) |
| Density | 12 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 1.08% (2010-2020) |
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.
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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 |
Official website of Kanabec County
Official WebsiteDemographics
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 |
People born in Kanabec County (1)
Jim Rostberg was born in Kanabec County
Minnesota Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hennepin County | 1,268,408 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Ramsey County | 547,903 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Minneapolis | 433,111 | The largest city in Minnesota, Minneapolis is a major center for business, finance, and culture. |
| Dakota County | 431,807 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Anoka County | 359,921 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Paul | 306,717 | The second most populous city in Minnesota and the center of the Minneapolis-Saint Paul metropolitan area. |
| Washington County | 265,476 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Saint Louis County | 198,538 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Stearns County | 162,038 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Olmsted County | 159,298 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Scott County | 150,689 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Wright County | 140,249 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Carver County | 106,565 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Sherburne County | 98,811 | County in Minnesota, United States |
| Bloomington | 84,583 | The most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |
| Plymouth | 79,635 | The second most populous city in Hennepin County, Minnesota. |