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Canaan

New Hampshire · 257 residents · 0.684 sq mi
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Population has grown 25% since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 52.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 52.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
27% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
257
+25%since 2023
from 205 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
376 / sq mi
+25%since 2023
from 300 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
52.6
+63%since 2023
from 32.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
129261393525657201020202024Canaan
2024257
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$37,411
+4%since 2023
from $36,020 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 39.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
−11%since 2023
from 0.472 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$275,000
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,097
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $958 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
26.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
73.4% rent
Vacancy rate
43.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 41.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
63.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 65.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(181)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.7%(24)
Diversity Score25.8%(53)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(228)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.3%(29)
Diversity Score25%(64)
Diversity Score
25
−3%since 2023
from 26 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+12%since 2023
from 22.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+23.0 ptssince 2023
from 58.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 11.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−21.7 ptssince 2023
from 21.7% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−20.1 ptssince 2023
from 30.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 63.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
27.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 38.0% in 2023
Female
72.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 62.0% in 2023
Foreign born
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+17.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canaan, New Hampshire?

Canaan, New Hampshire has about 257 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Canaan, New Hampshire expensive?

In Canaan, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $275,000, and the typical rent is about $1,097 a month.

How educated are people in Canaan, New Hampshire?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Canaan, New Hampshire hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canaan, New Hampshire?

About 9.3% of people in Canaan, New Hampshire 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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