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Canaan

Vermont · 293 residents · 1.571 sq mi
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Canaan has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,263. Population has declined 4% since 2023. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $121,500. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 26% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

293
−4%since 2023
from 305 in 2023
2010 – 2024
187 / sq mi
−4%since 2023
from 194 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
49.9
−3%since 2023
from 51.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
265329393457521201020202024Canaan
2024293
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$60,263
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $56,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$28,037
−6%since 2023
from $29,869 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 28.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
7.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.391
−11%since 2023
from 0.438 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade21%
US avg: 6.9%
Information15.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing8.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$121,500
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $118,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
77.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 74.3% in 2023
23.0% rent
13.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
12.4%
−4.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
17.2%
−27.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.0
−4%since 2023
from 2.1 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(300)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(5)
Diversity Score4%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98%(287)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(6)
Diversity Score5%(15)
5
+24%since 2023
from 4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 78.9% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.5 min
−28%since 2023
from 20.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
87.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 86.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
13.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
67.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 65.2% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
18.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 16.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
16.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

40.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 42.0% in 2023
59.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 58.0% in 2023
4.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
10.2%
−6.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
92.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2023
from 77.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
81.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 77.1% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
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, Vermont?

Canaan, Vermont has about 293 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canaan, Vermont?

The typical household in Canaan, Vermont earns about $60,263 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Canaan, Vermont expensive?

In Canaan, Vermont, the median home is worth about $121,500.

How educated are people in Canaan, Vermont?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in Canaan, Vermont hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Canaan, Vermont?

About 7.5% of people in Canaan, Vermont 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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