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Canaan

New Hampshire · 524 residents · 0.684 sq mi
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Canaan is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. Median home value is $205,400. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
524
−1%vs 2011
vs 531 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
766 / sq mi
−1%vs 2011
vs 776 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
41.4
−13%vs 2011
vs 47.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
129261393525657201020202024Canaan
2024257
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $40,972 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2021
Per capita income
$18,947
−15%vs 2011
vs $22,398 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+17.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.1% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.2%
−9.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
−5%vs 2011
vs 0.428 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,400
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $203,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$369
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $397 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
38.0%
−41.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.5% in 2011
45.0% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.8%
−10.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.7% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.5%
−7.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 66.7% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.4
−33%vs 2011
vs 5.0 in 2011
2010 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(531)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(486)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(8)
Asian3.1%(16)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.3%(59)
Diversity Score
11
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.5% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+1.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 85.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
−8%vs 2011
vs 26.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 79.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.5%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.1% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.6%
−5.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.6% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.1%
−2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.9% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.0%
−1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.3% in 2011
Female
45.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.7% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.9%
−0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canaan, New Hampshire?

Canaan, New Hampshire has about 524 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Canaan, New Hampshire earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canaan, New Hampshire expensive?

In Canaan, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $205,400, and the typical rent is about $369 a month.

How educated are people in Canaan, New Hampshire?

About 20.9% 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 5.2% of people in Canaan, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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