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Canaan

Vermont · 392 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 $31,111. Population has fallen 22% since 2011, a loss of 108 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $98,000. With a median age of 47.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% 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

392
−22%vs 2011
vs 500 in 2011
2010 – 2024
250 / sq mi
−22%vs 2011
vs 318 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
47.4
+4%vs 2011
vs 45.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 20102024
265329393457521201020202024Canaan
2024293
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,111
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $31,607 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
$15,140
−3%vs 2011
vs $15,645 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
+3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
36.9%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 31.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
0.420
+8%vs 2011
vs 0.388 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade4.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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

$98,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $99,800 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
$570
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $617 in 2011
US average: $853
36.5%
−31.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.4% in 2011
35.9% rent
10.3%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
25.6%
−4.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 29.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
64.9%
+3.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.1% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
3.2
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 3.2 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(489)
Black1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.6%(3)
Diversity Score5.4%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(385)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(3)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(12)
3
−41%vs 2011
vs 5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.2%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
2.5%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.8% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−3%vs 2011
vs 13.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
79.5%
+3.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
1.9%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
1.4%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
17.1%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.1% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
15.7%
+2.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

21.0%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
15.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

52.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.0% in 2011
47.9%
+3.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.0% in 2011
8.5%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
9.4%
−3.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.8% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Canaan, Vermont?

Canaan, Vermont has about 392 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canaan, Vermont?

The typical household in Canaan, Vermont earns about $31,111 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 $98,000, and the typical rent is about $570 a month.

How educated are people in Canaan, Vermont?

About 17.2% 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 36.9% of people in Canaan, Vermont live below the federal poverty line.

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