Kanabec County GIS Maps
Kanabec County, Minnesota, has 16,032 residents and covers 521.6 square miles. The population declined 1.3% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Kanabec County is 27065.
Mora is the county's largest population center. Kanabec County also includes 4 zip codes, 7 public school districts and 37 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Kanabec County Trends
- Population
- 16,032▾
- Median Home Value
- $221,100▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 6,545▾
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Kanabec County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Kanabec County Population
Kanabec County had 16,032 residents in 2020. That was 1.3% lower than in 2010. Kanabec County added 1,036 people between 2000 and 2020, which points to steady long-term growth. The county is fairly spread out, with about 31 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Mora, Braham and Ogilvie.
Population Trend in Kanabec County MN
Kanabec County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Kanabec County Zip Codes
Kanabec County has 4 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Mora (55051), Braham (55006) and Ogilvie (56358). Mora is the largest zip by population, with about 9,858 residents or 61% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 105% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Kanabec County MN
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 55051 | Mora | 9,858 | ▴ 1.4% |
| 55006 | Braham | 3,883 | ▾ -4.6% |
| 56358 | Ogilvie | 3,090 | ▾ -5.1% |
| 55007 | Brook Park | 2,272 | ▾ -9% |
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Kanabec County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Kanabec County Demographics
Kanabec County has a median age of 44.5, which makes the county a little older than Minnesota overall. About 21.4% of residents are under 18, while 21.4% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.8% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 15.8% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 38.8%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Kanabec County MN
Median Age
44.5
Under 18
21.4%
Age 65+
21.4%
Bachelor's+
15.8%
Kanabec County School Districts
Kanabec County is served by 7 public school districts with 6,545 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Mora Public, Milaca Public and Hinckley-Finlayson. Those three districts account for about 64% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Kanabec County MN
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mora Public School District | 1,656 | 25.3% | ▴ 0.2% |
| Milaca Public School District | 1,639 | 25% | ▴ 0.7% |
| Hinckley-Finlayson School District | 869 | 13.3% | ▾ -8.1% |
| Braham Public School District | 783 | 12% | ▾ -1% |
| East Central School District | 732 | 11.2% | ▾ -4.3% |
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Kanabec County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Kanabec County Housing & Real Estate
Kanabec County has a median home value of $221,100 and a median gross rent of $1,003. About 84% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Minnesota median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $419,950 and homes spent about 42 days on the market.
Kanabec County Housing Mix
Kanabec County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Kanabec County Housing Trends
Kanabec County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Kanabec County, MN
Kanabec County has 602 business listings across 247 categories. The largest categories in Kanabec County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (24, 4.0%), Lake (21, 3.5%), and Public And Government Association (15, 2.5%). The full Kanabec County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Kanabec County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Kanabec County, MN
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 24 | 4.0% |
| Lake | 21 | 3.5% |
| Public And Government Association | 15 | 2.5% |
| Contractors | 14 | 2.3% |
| Auto Repair | 13 | 2.2% |
| Gas Stations | 13 | 2.2% |
| Farm | 10 | 1.7% |
| Discount Store | 9 | 1.5% |
| Flowers & Gifts | 8 | 1.3% |
| Campgrounds & RV Parks | 7 | 1.2% |
Kanabec County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Serenity Haven | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Mora |
| Whispering Pines | Accommodation | Mora |
| Althoff and Nordquist | Accountant | Mora |
| Range Renovation Consulting Inc. | Active Life | Ogilvie |
| Federated Co-ops | Agricultural Service | Ogilvie |
| Peterson Feed and Supply | Agriculture | Mora |
| Mora Municipal Airport | Airport | Mora |
| Serenity Manor | Airport Shuttles | Mora |
| Freddie's Family Restaurant | American Restaurants | Mora |
| Online Retrievers | Animal Shelters | Ogilvie |
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Kanabec County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Kanabec County Basemaps
Kanabec County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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