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Canaan

New Hampshire · 442 residents · 0.684 sq mi
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Population has grown 29% since 2019. Median home value is $146,700. With a median age of 56.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 56.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% 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

Total population
442
+29%since 2019
from 342 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
646 / sq mi
+29%since 2019
from 500 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
56.3
+4%since 2019
from 54.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
129261393525657201020202024Canaan
2024257
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$37,988
+10%since 2019
from $34,612 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 46.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Arts, entertainment, food14.7%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Information3.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$146,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $148,600 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$741
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $740 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2019
from 60.1% in 2019
27.6% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(321)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.4%(49)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(411)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(8)
Asian0.7%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.5%(33)
Diversity Score
7
−48%since 2019
from 14 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 27.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+7%since 2019
from 19.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
42.2%
−14.8 ptssince 2019
from 56.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 25.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 84.8% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
49.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 46.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 43.9% in 2019
Female
50.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 56.1% in 2019
Foreign born
3.8%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 3.8% 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, New Hampshire?

Canaan, New Hampshire has about 442 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Canaan, New Hampshire expensive?

In Canaan, New Hampshire, the median home is worth about $146,700, and the typical rent is about $741 a month.

How educated are people in Canaan, New Hampshire?

About 24.8% 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 0.0% of people in Canaan, New Hampshire live below the federal poverty line.

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