South Canaan, Pennsylvania Population 2024

1,831

South Canaan is a city located in Pennsylvania. South Canaan has a 2024 population of 1,831. South Canaan is currently growing at a rate of 0.11% annually and its population has increased by 2.01% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,795 in 2020.

The average household income in South Canaan is $88,458 with a poverty rate of 8.11%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is -. The median age in South Canaan is 42 years, 34.9 years for males, and 45.3 years for females.

South Canaan Demographics

According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of South Canaan was:

  • White: 93.51%
  • Two or more races: 5.42%
  • Asian: 0.69%
  • Black or African American: 0.38%
  • Native American: 0%
  • Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Other race: 0%
Land Area (mi²)
27.5 sq mi
Density (mi²)
66.70/sq mi
Growth Since 2020
2.01% (36)
The current population of South Canaan, Pennsylvania is 1,831 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates.The last official US Census in 2020 recorded the population at 1,795.

South Canaan, Pennsylvania Population 2024

Population by Race

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Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,48393.51%
Two or more races865.42%
Asian110.69%
Black or African American60.38%
Native American00%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander00%
Other race00%

White

Two or more races

Asian

Black or African American

Native American

Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander

Other race

South Canaan Population by Race

South Canaan Population Pyramid 2024

South Canaan Median Age

42

Total

34.9

Male

45.3

Female

South Canaan Adults

There are 1,297 adults, (306 of whom are seniors) in South Canaan.

South Canaan Age Dependency

60

Age Dependency Ratio

30.9

Old Age Dependency Ratio

29.2

Child Dependency Ratio

South Canaan Sex Ratio

Female73846.53%
Male84853.47%

South Canaan Population by Age

South Canaan Renter vs Owner Occupied by Household Type

Household Type
Count
Average Size
Owner
Renter
All5662.7283.616.4
Married3163.2891.58.5
Non Family1571.0972.627.4
Female533.7567.932.1
Male403.48515

3.24

Average Family Size

2.72

Average Household Size

83.6%

Rate of Home Ownership

Married

Male

Female

NonFamily

owner

renter

South Canaan Households and Families

Male

Female

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Less Than 9th Grade

9th to 12th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Associates Degree

Bachelors Degree

Graduate Degree

South Canaan Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)

South Canaan Educational Attainment by Race

High School Graduation Rate

Bachelors Rate

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The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.

The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.

South Canaan Educational Attainment by Race

All

Male

Female

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$46,815

Average Earnings

$54,063

Average Male

$28,875

Average Female

South Canaan Earnings by Educational Attainment

South Canaan Language by Age

Only English

Spanish

Other Indo-European Languages

Asian and Pacific Island Languages

Other Languages

South Canaan Language

96.99% of South Canaan residents speak only English, while 3.01% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.14% of the population.

South Canaan Language

South Canaan Poverty by Race

rate

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Name
Total
In Poverty
Poverty Rate
White1,4281087.56%
Multiple861213.95%
Asian44100%
Black5240%

8.11%

Overall Poverty Rate

7.61%

Male Poverty Rate

8.67%

Female Poverty Rate

Poverty in South Canaan

The race most likely to be in poverty in South Canaan is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.

The race least likely to be in poverty in South Canaan is White, with 7.56% below the poverty level.

The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.23%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.73%.

South Canaan Poverty

rate

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Rate
Poverty
Bachelors or Greater10.82%
High School9.81%
Less Than 9th Grade4.88%
Some College1.53%

South Canaan Poverty Rate by Education

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Rate
Poverty
Male Unemployed18.18%
Female Employed7.55%
Male Employed0%
Female Unemployed0%

South Canaan Poverty Rate by Employment Status and Sex

South Canaan Income by Household Type

Households

Families

MarriedFamilies

NonFamilies

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mean

median

Income by Household Type

South Canaan Marital Status

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

Marriage Rates

50.7%

Overall Marriage Rate

48.4%

Male Marriage Rate

53.3%

Female Marriage Rate

South Canaan Married by Age and Sex

male

female

South 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 45-54.

South Canaan Marital Status by Race

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

NeverMarried

South Canaan Marital Status

Second Gulf War

First Gulf War

Vietnam

Korea

World War II

127

Number of Veterans

121

Male Veterans

6

Female Veterans

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South Canaan Veterans by War

count

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South Canaan Veterans by Age

count

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South Canaan Veterans by Race

South Canaan Veterans by Education

Less Than 9th Grade

High School Graduate

Some College

Bachelors or Greater

1.57%

Veteran Poverty Rate

40.94%

Veteran Disability Rate

South Canaan Veterans by Education

LaborForceParticipation

64.3%

Labor Force Participation

58.2%

Employment Rate

9.5%

Unemployment Rate

South Canaan Employment by Age

LaborForceParticipation

South Canaan Employment by Race

LaborForceParticipation

South Canaan Employment by Education

Origin of Non-Citizens

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.

Origin of Naturalized Citizens

Europe

Asia

Africa

Oceania

Latin America

North America

74.21%

Born in South Canaan

98.36%

Native Born

1.64%

Foreign Born

0.63%

Non Citizen

1.01%

Naturalized

Place of Birth

98.36% of South Canaan residents were born in the United States, with 74.21% having been born in Pennsylvania. 0.63% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.

South Canaan Place of Birth

Note: data after 2022 is projected based on recent change

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Year
Population
Growth
Growth Rate
20291,84120.11%
20281,83920.11%
20271,83720.11%
20261,83520.11%
20251,83320.11%
20241,83120.11%
20231,82920.11%
20221,82720.11%
20211,825301.67%
20201,795261.47%
20191,76980.45%
20181,76110.06%
20171,760-16-0.9%
20161,77610.06%
20151,775-14-0.78%
20141,78920.11%
20131,787-6-0.33%
20121,793-10-0.55%
20111,80350.28%
20101,79800%

South Canaan Population by Year