State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.7 sq mi
Density (mi²)
601.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
0.00%
Growth Since 2010
-13.37%
World Population Review
Canaan, Connecticut Population 2021
1,050
Canaan is a city located in Litchfield County Connecticut. Canaan has a 2020 population of 1,050. Canaan is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has decreased by -13.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,212 in 2010. Canaan reached it's highest population of 1,306 in 2013.
The average household income in Canaan is $60,709 with a poverty rate of 17.68%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $1,277 per month, and the median house value is $170,300. The median age in Canaan is 46.2 years, 46.6 years for males, and 46 years for females.
Canaan Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Canaan was:
- White: 89.14%
- Black or African American: 9.33%
- Two or more races: 1.52%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Asian: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Canaan, Connecticut is 1,050 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,227.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,212.
Canaan, Connecticut Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 936 | 89.14% |
| Black or African American | 98 | 9.33% |
| Two or More Races | 16 | 1.52% |
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Canaan Population by Race
Canaan Population Pyramid $2021
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Canaan Population by Age
Canaan Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 504 | 2.08 | 53 |
| Non Family | 306 | 1.1 | 39.2 |
| Married | 119 | 3.13 | 73.1 |
| Male | 49 | 4.55 | 79.6 |
| Female | 30 | 3.97 | 70 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
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Canaan Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 6.80% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 29 | 3.52% |
| High School Graduate | 370 | 44.90% |
| Some College | 154 | 18.69% |
| Associates Degree | 78 | 9.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 74 | 8.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 63 | 7.65% |
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Canaan Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Canaan Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 734 | 672 | 114 |
| Hispanic | 68 | 51 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | |
| Black | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 33.82%.
Canaan Educational Attainment by Race
Canaan Language by Age
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Canaan Language
82.01% of Canaan residents speak only English, while 17.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.52% of the population.
Canaan Language
Canaan Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 819 | 130 | 15.87% |
| Hispanic | 117 | 42 | 35.90% |
| Black | 55 | 6 | 10.91% |
17.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.63%
Male Poverty Rate
23.33%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Canaan
The race most likely to be in poverty in Canaan is Hispanic, with 35.90% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Canaan is Black, with 10.91% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 35.06%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.45%.
Canaan Poverty
Canaan Poverty Rate by Education
Canaan Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
29.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
26.8%
Male Marriage Rate
33.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Canaan Married by Age and Sex
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Canaan Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Canaan Marital Status by Race
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Canaan Marital Status
Canaan Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 82 | 10.22% |
Canaan Veterans by Race
Canaan Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
Canaan Veterans by Education
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65.1%
Labor Force Participation
58%
Employment Rate
10.8%
Unemployment Rate
Canaan Employment by Age
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Canaan Employment by Race
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Canaan Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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89.52%
Native Born
10.48%
Foreign Born
7.52%
Non Citizen
2.95%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
89.52% of Canaan residents were born in the United States, with 49.71% having been born in Connecticut. 7.52% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Canaan Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,050 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 1,050 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 1,050 | -177 | -14.43% |
| 2018 | 1,227 | 104 | 9.26% |
| 2017 | 1,123 | -69 | -5.79% |
| 2016 | 1,192 | 94 | 8.56% |
| 2015 | 1,098 | -80 | -6.79% |
| 2014 | 1,178 | -128 | -9.80% |
| 2013 | 1,306 | 129 | 10.96% |
| 2012 | 1,177 | -85 | -6.74% |
| 2011 | 1,262 | 50 | 4.13% |
| 2010 | 1,212 | 0.00% |