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Canaan

Vermont · 393 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 $46,094. Population has grown 20% since 2019. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $104,800. With a median age of 46.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Vermont median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% 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

393
+20%since 2019
from 327 in 2019
2010 – 2024
250 / sq mi
+20%since 2019
from 208 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
46.3
−8%since 2019
from 50.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
265329393457521201020202024Canaan
2024293
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,094
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $39,265 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
$24,623
Unchangedsince 2019
from $24,524 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 19.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
18.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 23.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$104,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $95,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$1,013
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $736 in 2019
US average: $1,124
76.9%
+11.1 ptssince 2019
from 65.8% in 2019
23.1% rent
2.3
−6%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic81.3%(266)
Black18.7%(61)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score37.9%(124)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(376)
Black0.8%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(13)
3
−91%since 2019
from 38 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 5.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2019
from 87.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 1.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.8 min
+2%since 2019
from 23.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
85.0%
+9.3 ptssince 2019
from 75.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
5.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.2% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
59.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2019
from 51.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
13.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 15.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2019
from 53.5% in 2019
50.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 46.5% in 2019
8.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 12.8% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
1.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Canaan, Vermont?

Canaan, Vermont has about 393 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Canaan, Vermont?

The typical household in Canaan, Vermont earns about $46,094 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 $104,800, and the typical rent is about $1,013 a month.

How educated are people in Canaan, Vermont?

About 7.2% 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 18.8% 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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