Kanab is a city located in Kane County Utah. Kanab has a 2024 population of 5,419. It is also the county seat of Kane County. Kanab is currently growing at a rate of 3.42% annually and its population has increased by 15.22% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,703 in 2020.
The average household income in Kanab is $88,058 with a poverty rate of 7.32%. The median age in Kanab is 43.3 years: 42.8 years for males, and 43.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Kanab was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,718 | 95.31% |
| Two or more races | 116 | 2.34% |
| Other race | 60 | 1.21% |
| Native American | 30 | 0.61% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 0.36% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 7 | 0.14% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.02% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,015 | 2.37 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Married | 1,136 | 2.83 | 90.2 | 9.8 |
| Non Family | 731 | 1.25 | 54.7 | 45.3 |
| Female | 119 | 4.48 | 89.9 | 10.1 |
| Male | 29 | 3.79 | 100 | 0 |
2.92
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
77.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 175 | 4.77% |
| Associates Degree | 402 | 10.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 885 | 24.1% |
| Graduate Degree | 345 | 9.4% |
| High School Graduate | 770 | 20.97% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 0.65% |
| Some College | 1,071 | 29.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,298 | 3,109 | 1,105 |
| Hispanic | 248 | 238 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 116 | 116 | 74 |
| Other Race | 45 | 45 | 17 |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Islander | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 90%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,302 | $0 | $38,821 |
| Graduate Degree | $110,528 | $111,796 | $59,276 |
| High School Graduate | $37,179 | $0 | $35,828 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,871 | $45,815 | $38,539 |
| Some College | $38,705 | $37,972 | $40,104 |
$40,871
Average Earnings
$45,815
Average Male
$38,539
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.77% of Kanab residents speak only English, while 2.23% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,487 | 349 | 7.78% |
7.32%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.38%
Male Poverty Rate
6.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Kanab is White, with 7.78% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Kanab is White, with 7.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.29%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.43%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 26.74% |
| Some College | 11.77% |
| High School | 10.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.96% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 42.71% |
| Male Employed | 4.62% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $102,414 | $107,432 |
| Households | $80,040 | $88,058 |
| Married Families | $102,284 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,326 | $50,852 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.6%
Male Marriage Rate
49.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
293
Number of Veterans
278
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 138 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 13 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 138 |
| 65 to 74 | 126 |
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 18 to 34 | 12 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 278 | 7.39% |
| 2+ Races | 15 | 12.93% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.65%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.22%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
Employment Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
50.51%
Born in Kanab
98.34%
Native Born
1.66%
Foreign Born
0.18%
Non Citizen
1.47%
Naturalized
98.34% of Kanab residents were born in the United States, with 50.51% having been born in Utah. 0.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,314 | 179 | 2.92% |
| 2028 | 6,135 | 179 | 3.01% |
| 2027 | 5,956 | 179 | 3.1% |
| 2026 | 5,777 | 179 | 3.2% |
| 2025 | 5,598 | 179 | 3.3% |
| 2024 | 5,419 | 179 | 3.42% |
| 2023 | 5,240 | 127 | 2.48% |
| 2022 | 5,113 | 123 | 2.46% |
| 2021 | 4,990 | 287 | 6.1% |
| 2020 | 4,703 | -219 | -4.45% |
| 2019 | 4,922 | 149 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 4,773 | 105 | 2.25% |
| 2017 | 4,668 | 165 | 3.66% |
| 2016 | 4,503 | 191 | 4.43% |
| 2015 | 4,312 | -75 | -1.71% |
| 2014 | 4,387 | 25 | 0.57% |
| 2013 | 4,362 | -27 | -0.62% |
| 2012 | 4,389 | -74 | -1.66% |
| 2011 | 4,463 | 50 | 1.13% |
| 2010 | 4,413 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 3,564 | 275 | 8.36% |
| 1990 | 3,289 | -3,025 | -47.91% |