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Canaan

Indiana · 72 residents · 0.282 sq mi
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Canaan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,083. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Households here earn about 57% less than the Indiana median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
91% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
72
+1%since 2019
from 71 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
255 / sq mi
+1%since 2019
from 252 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
−29%since 2019
from 60.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
2775124173221201020202024Canaan
2024120
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,083
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $23,472 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$15,380
−7%since 2019
from $16,549 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 14.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information57.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction23.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
91.2%
−8.8 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
8.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(71)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(1)
Asian1.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.9%(5)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
−18.4 ptssince 2019
from 37.7% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
64.9%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 72.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 39.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2019
from 54.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−9.3 ptssince 2019
from 52.1% in 2019
Female
57.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 47.9% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canaan, Indiana?

Canaan, Indiana has about 72 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canaan, Indiana?

The typical household in Canaan, Indiana earns about $25,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Canaan, Indiana?

About 19.3% of adults age 25 and over in Canaan, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canaan, Indiana?

About 15.7% of people in Canaan, Indiana 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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