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New Canaan

Connecticut · 6,220 residents · 1.549 sq mi
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New Canaan is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $138,736. Population has fallen 16% since 2021, a loss of 1,179 residents. 73% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $973,900. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 74% more than the Connecticut median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
73% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

6,220
−16%vs 2021
vs 7,399 in 2021
2020 – 2024
4,015 / sq mi
−16%vs 2021
vs 4,777 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
44.3
+1%vs 2021
vs 43.8 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
6K6K7K7K8K20202024New Canaan
20247K
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$138,736
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $145,244 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$84,752
−6%vs 2021
vs $90,272 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
69.9%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 68.9% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
2.5%
+0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.4% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services27.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration21.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 10%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

$973,900
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $947,200 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
$2,281
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $2,486 in 2021
US average: $1,124
61.3%
+2.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 59.1% in 2021
38.7% rent
7.0
+8%vs 2021
vs 6.5 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic85%(6,288)
Black0.3%(21)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(392)
Asian7.9%(585)
Other1.5%(113)
Diversity Score33.6%(2,483)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.1%(4,984)
Black2.5%(154)
Hispanic / Latino6.8%(422)
Asian6.7%(416)
Other2%(123)
Diversity Score40.2%(2,502)
40
+20%vs 2021
vs 34 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

72.6%
−0.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 73.6% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 99.4% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
35.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 36.5% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

33.0 min
+8%vs 2021
vs 30.7 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
55.9%
+1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 54.5% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
2.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.3% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.5%
+1.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 9.7% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
59.1%
−1.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 60.5% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
62.0%
−4.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 66.4% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

44.1%
+1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.1% in 2021
55.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.9% in 2021
17.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 18.5% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
2.4%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 2.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in New Canaan, Connecticut?

New Canaan, Connecticut has about 6,220 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Canaan, Connecticut?

The typical household in New Canaan, Connecticut earns about $138,736 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Canaan, Connecticut expensive?

In New Canaan, Connecticut, the median home is worth about $973,900, and the typical rent is about $2,281 a month.

How educated are people in New Canaan, Connecticut?

About 72.6% of adults age 25 and over in New Canaan, Connecticut hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Canaan, Connecticut?

About 2.5% of people in New Canaan, Connecticut live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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