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Canaan Overview

1,353
TOTAL POPULATION
767
MALE POPULATION
586
FEMALE POPULATION
130.89
MALES / 100 FEMALES
76.40
FEMALES / 100 MALES
36.6
MEDIAN AGE
2.9
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$30,944
PER CAPITA INCOME
$31,130
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
59.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
40.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.55
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
594
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
57.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
12.7%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Canaan Zip Codes

Canaan Area Codes

Race in Canaan

The most populous races in Canaan are White / Caucasian (1,045 | 77.2%), Hispanic or Latino (288 | 21.3%), and Two or more Races (169 | 12.5%).
Race in Canaan
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American13910.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino28821.3%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,04577.2%
Two or more Races16912.5%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,353100.0%

Ancestry in Canaan

The most populous ancestries reported in Canaan are Mexican (248 | 18.3%), Italian (234 | 17.3%), Irish (188 | 13.9%), English (153 | 11.3%), and Danish (128 | 9.5%), together accounting for 70.3% of all Canaan residents.
Ancestry in Canaan
Ancestry# Population% Population
American453.3%
Armenian110.8%
British403.0%
Colombian403.0%
Danish1289.5%
Dutch342.5%
English15311.3%
European30.2%
French423.1%
French Canadian241.8%
German644.7%
Irish18813.9%
Italian23417.3%
Mexican24818.3%
Norwegian272.0%
Polish231.7%
Scottish634.7%
South American403.0%
Swedish614.5%
Swiss80.6%
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Immigrants in Canaan

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Canaan came from Central America (147 | 10.9%), Latin America (147 | 10.9%), Mexico (147 | 10.9%), and Canada (15 | 1.1%), together accounting for 33.7% of all Canaan residents.
Immigrants in Canaan
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Canada151.1%
Central America14710.9%
Latin America14710.9%
Mexico14710.9%
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Sex and Age in Canaan

Sex and Age in Canaan

The most populous age groups in Canaan are 10 to 14 Years (193 | 25.2%) for men and 35 to 39 Years (82 | 14.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Canaan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)81 (13.8%)
5 to 9 Years0 (0.0%)20 (3.4%)
10 to 14 Years193 (25.2%)30 (5.1%)
15 to 19 Years85 (11.1%)19 (3.2%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)67 (11.4%)
25 to 29 Years114 (14.9%)51 (8.7%)
30 to 34 Years5 (0.6%)5 (0.9%)
35 to 39 Years35 (4.6%)82 (14.0%)
40 to 44 Years76 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years36 (4.7%)51 (8.7%)
50 to 54 Years24 (3.1%)43 (7.3%)
55 to 59 Years37 (4.8%)25 (4.3%)
60 to 64 Years25 (3.3%)26 (4.4%)
65 to 69 Years23 (3.0%)24 (4.1%)
70 to 74 Years57 (7.4%)19 (3.2%)
75 to 79 Years49 (6.4%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years8 (1.0%)9 (1.5%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)34 (5.8%)
Total767 (100.0%)586 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Canaan

Median Family Size in Canaan

The median family size in Canaan is 2.87 persons per family, with married-couple families (190 | 63.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.26 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (84 | 27.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.19 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Canaan
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple190 (63.1%)3.26
Single Male/Father27 (9.0%)2.26
Single Female/Mother84 (27.9%)2.19
Total Families301 (100.0%)2.87

Median Household Size in Canaan

The median household size in Canaan is 2.39 persons per household, with single male/father households (27 | 4.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 7.41 persons per household. non-family households (265 | 46.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.28 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Canaan
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple190 (33.6%)3.26
Single Male/Father27 (4.8%)7.41
Single Female/Mother84 (14.8%)2.31
Non-family265 (46.8%)1.28
Total Households566 (100.0%)2.39

Household Size by Marriage Status in Canaan

Out of a total of 566 households in Canaan, 301 (53.2%) are family households, while 265 (46.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 5-person households, comprising 105, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 241.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Canaan
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-241 (42.6%)
2-Person Households92 (16.3%)19 (3.4%)
3-Person Households71 (12.5%)5 (0.9%)
4-Person Households30 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households105 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households3 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total301 (53.2%)265 (46.8%)

Female Fertility in Canaan

Fertility by Age in Canaan

Female Fertility by Age in Canaan
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Canaan

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Canaan
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Canaan

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Canaan
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Canaan

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Canaan
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Canaan

Income Overview in Canaan

CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,353$30,944
Median Family Income301$0
Mean Family Income301$83,875
Median Household Income566$31,130
Mean Household Income566$64,159
Income Deficit301$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,35359.35%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,35340.65¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,3530.55

Earnings by Sex in Canaan

Average Earnings in Canaan are $31,764, $59,028 for men and $23,994 for women, a difference of 59.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Canaan
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male397 (63.9%)$59,028
Female224 (36.1%)$23,994
Total621 (100.0%)$31,764

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Canaan

The most common earnings brackets in Canaan are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (108 | 27.2%) and $22,500 to $24,999 for women (77 | 34.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Canaan
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less57 (14.4%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49932 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4998 (2.0%)63 (28.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9993 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4993 (0.8%)3 (1.3%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)77 (34.4%)
$25,000 to $29,9994 (1.0%)9 (4.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99973 (18.4%)3 (1.3%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)31 (13.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9992 (0.5%)11 (4.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,99911 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99915 (3.8%)4 (1.8%)
$65,000 to $74,999108 (27.2%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99924 (6.0%)13 (5.8%)
$100,000+57 (14.4%)10 (4.5%)
Total397 (100.0%)224 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Canaan

Average earnings in Canaan are $70,186 for men and $27,000 for women, a difference of 61.5%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $71,312, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $71,312. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $36,250, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $36,250.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Canaan
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$71,312$36,250
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$70,186$27,000

Family Income in Canaan

Family Income Brackets in Canaan

According to the Canaan family income data, there are 73 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Canaan
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003210.6%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9993110.3%
$25,000 to $34,9997324.3%
$35,000 to $49,99900.0%
$50,000 to $74,9993010.0%
$75,000 to $99,999268.6%
$100,000 to $149,9997123.6%
$150,000 to $199,99931.0%
$200,000+3511.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Canaan

2-person families (130 | 43.2%) account for the highest median family income in Canaan with $97,632 per family, while 2-person families (130 | 43.2%) have the highest median income of $48,816 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Canaan
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families130 (43.2%)$97,632
3-Person Families60 (19.9%)$0
4-Person Families3 (1.0%)$0
5-Person Families105 (34.9%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families3 (1.0%)$0
Total301 (100.0%)$0

Family Income by Number of Earners in Canaan

Family Income by Number of Earners in Canaan
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners41 (13.6%)$0
1 Earner168 (55.8%)$0
2 Earners89 (29.6%)$147,841
3+ Earners3 (1.0%)$0
Total301 (100.0%)$0

Household Income in Canaan

Household Income Brackets in Canaan

With 91 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Canaan, accounting for 16.1% of all households. In contrast, only 14 households (2.5%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Canaan
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006411.3%
$10,000 to $14,9998715.4%
$15,000 to $24,9999116.1%
$25,000 to $34,9998114.3%
$35,000 to $49,999254.4%
$50,000 to $74,9996010.6%
$75,000 to $99,999264.6%
$100,000 to $149,9997012.4%
$150,000 to $199,999142.5%
$200,000+488.5%

Household Income by Householder Age in Canaan

The median household income in Canaan is $31,130, with the highest median household income of $132,708 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 190 households (33.6%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Canaan
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years195 (34.4%)$30,086
45 to 64 Years190 (33.6%)$132,708
65+ Years181 (32.0%)$19,349
Total566 (100.0%)$31,130

Poverty in Canaan

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Canaan

With 37.8% poverty level for males and 44.6% for females among the residents of Canaan, 35 to 44 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 105 males (94.6%) and 20 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Canaan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years50 (62.5%)27 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years80 (70.8%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years34 (48.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)51 (91.1%)
35 to 44 Years105 (94.6%)71 (86.6%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)32 (34.0%)
55 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over12 (21.0%)27 (62.8%)
Total290 (37.8%)228 (44.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Canaan

According to the poverty statistics in Canaan, males aged 18 to 24 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Canaan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years30 (37.5%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years33 (29.2%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years36 (51.4%)16 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years15 (100.0%)70 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years119 (100.0%)5 (8.9%)
35 to 44 Years6 (5.4%)11 (13.4%)
45 to 54 Years60 (100.0%)62 (66.0%)
55 to 64 Years62 (100.0%)51 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years71 (88.7%)43 (100.0%)
75 Years and over45 (78.9%)16 (37.2%)
Total477 (62.2%)283 (55.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Canaan

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Canaan show that 38.4% or 73 of the total 190 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 69.5%, comprising of 73 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Canaan
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children55 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children32 (30.5%)73 (69.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total117 (61.6%)73 (38.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Canaan

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Canaan
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)63 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)63 (75.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Canaan

The poverty data for Canaan shows that 73 of the married-couple family households (38.4%) and 63 of the single-parent households (56.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 73 households (69.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 63 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Canaan
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)63 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children73 (69.5%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total73 (38.4%)63 (56.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Canaan

Employment by Class of Employer in Canaan

Among the 519 employed individuals in Canaan, private company employees (260 | 50.1%), not-for-profit organizations (122 | 23.5%), and self-employed (incorporated) (79 | 15.2%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Canaan
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees26050.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)7915.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)112.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations12223.5%
Local Government Employees316.0%
State Government Employees132.5%
Federal Government Employees30.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total519100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Canaan

According to the labor force statistics for Canaan, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,029), 57.7% or 594 individuals are in the labor force, with 12.7% or 75 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 100.0% or 67 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 45 to 54 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 26.2% or 32 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Canaan
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years51 (49.0%)11 (21.6%)
20 to 24 Years67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years114 (69.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years153 (79.3%)33 (21.3%)
45 to 54 Years122 (79.2%)32 (26.2%)
55 to 59 Years25 (40.3%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years17 (33.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years32 (26.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over3 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total594 (57.7%)75 (12.7%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Canaan

According to labor force statistics for Canaan, 69.4% of individuals (441) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (635) are in the labor force, with 14.6% or 64 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 77.6% or 121 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 52.9% or 64 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Canaan
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School73 (64.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma167 (65.7%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree121 (77.6%)83 (52.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher80 (71.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total441 (69.4%)93 (14.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Canaan

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Canaan are Community & Social Service (51 | 9.9%), Education Instruction & Library (41 | 8.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (36 | 7.0%), Architecture & Engineering (36 | 7.0%), and Management (14 | 2.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Canaan

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Canaan, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Community & Social Service (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Canaan
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)51 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)42 (39.3%)65 (60.8%)
Total (Overall)334 (64.7%)182 (35.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Canaan are Cleaning & Maintenance (84 | 16.3%), Healthcare Support (70 | 13.6%), Security & Protection (13 | 2.5%), Firefighting & Prevention (13 | 2.5%), and Personal Care & Service (5 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations in Canaan

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Canaan, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (86.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (95.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (13.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Canaan
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support3 (4.3%)67 (95.7%)
Security & Protection13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance73 (86.9%)11 (13.1%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)5 (100.0%)
Total (Category)89 (51.7%)83 (48.3%)
Total (Overall)334 (64.7%)182 (35.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Canaan are Sales & Related (43 | 8.3%), and Office & Administration (25 | 4.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Canaan

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Canaan
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related37 (86.1%)6 (14.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
Total (Category)37 (54.4%)31 (45.6%)
Total (Overall)334 (64.7%)182 (35.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Canaan are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (67 | 13.0%), and Construction & Extraction (29 | 5.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Canaan

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Canaan
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)96 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)334 (64.7%)182 (35.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Canaan are Production (47 | 9.1%), Transportation (24 | 4.6%), and Material Moving (2 | 0.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Canaan

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Canaan
OccupationMaleFemale
Production44 (93.6%)3 (6.4%)
Transportation24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)70 (95.9%)3 (4.1%)
Total (Overall)334 (64.7%)182 (35.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Canaan

Employment Industries in Canaan

The major employment industries in Canaan include Health Care & Social Assistance (82 | 15.9%), Administrative & Support (73 | 14.1%), Educational Services (53 | 10.3%), Manufacturing (44 | 8.5%), and Retail Trade (40 | 7.7%).
Employment Industries in Canaan

Employment Industries by Sex in Canaan

The Canaan industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Canaan
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing41 (93.2%)3 (6.8%)
Wholesale Trade36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade37 (92.5%)3 (7.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing29 (74.4%)10 (25.6%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support73 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance6 (7.3%)76 (92.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Public Administration13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total334 (64.7%)182 (35.3%)

Education in Canaan

School Enrollment in Canaan

The most common levels of schooling among the 431 students in Canaan are middle school (140 | 32.5%), college / undergraduate (135 | 31.3%), and high school (133 | 30.9%).
School Enrollment in Canaan
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten204.6%
Elementary School00.0%
Middle School14032.5%
High School13330.9%
College / Undergraduate13531.3%
Graduate / Professional30.7%
Total431100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Canaan

Out of a total of 431 students who are enrolled in schools in Canaan, 130 (30.2%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 301 (69.8%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 67 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 20 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Canaan
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds157 (71.4%)63 (28.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds86 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)67 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total301 (69.8%)130 (30.2%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Canaan

Engineering (36 | 19.0%), social sciences (35 | 18.4%), liberal arts & history (32 | 16.8%), business (26 | 13.7%), and literature & languages (26 | 13.7%) are the most common fields of study among 190 individuals in Canaan who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Canaan
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural115.8%
Physical & Health Sciences94.7%
Psychology52.6%
Social Sciences3518.4%
Engineering3619.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business2613.7%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages2613.7%
Liberal Arts & History3216.8%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications105.3%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total190100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Canaan

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Canaan

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Canaan are males with 2 vehicles (160, accounting for 47.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (24, making up 87.9%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Canaan
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle15 (4.4%)50 (27.5%)
2 Vehicles160 (47.5%)24 (13.2%)
3 Vehicles121 (35.9%)78 (42.9%)
4 Vehicles41 (12.2%)25 (13.7%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)5 (2.8%)
Total337 (100.0%)182 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Canaan

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Canaan are less than 5 minutes (163 commuters, 34.5%), 20 to 24 minutes (124 commuters, 26.2%), and 10 to 14 minutes (48 commuters, 10.2%).
Commute Time in Canaan
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes16334.5%
5 to 9 Minutes449.3%
10 to 14 Minutes4810.2%
15 to 19 Minutes132.8%
20 to 24 Minutes12426.2%
25 to 29 Minutes367.6%
30 to 34 Minutes388.0%
35 to 39 Minutes40.9%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes30.6%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Canaan

The most common commute times in Canaan are 20 to 24 minutes (110 commuters, 36.5%) for males and less than 5 minutes (67 commuters, 39.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Canaan
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes96 (31.9%)67 (39.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes44 (14.6%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes40 (13.3%)8 (4.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes3 (1.0%)10 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes110 (36.5%)14 (8.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes5 (1.7%)31 (18.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)38 (22.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)4 (2.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes3 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Canaan

The most frequent times of departure to work in Canaan are 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (85, 28.2%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (78, 45.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Canaan
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)12 (7.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM3 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM45 (14.9%)3 (1.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM24 (8.0%)78 (45.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM17 (5.7%)53 (30.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM18 (6.0%)9 (5.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM67 (22.3%)4 (2.3%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM85 (28.2%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)10 (5.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM33 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)3 (1.7%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM9 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total301 (100.0%)172 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Canaan

Occupancy by Ownership in Canaan

Of the total 566 dwellings in Canaan, owner-occupied units account for 275 (48.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 291 (51.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Canaan
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units27548.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units29151.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units566100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Canaan

Occupancy by Household Size in Canaan
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household24142.6%
2-Person Household11119.6%
3-Person Household7613.4%
4+ Person Household13824.4%
Total Housing Units566100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Canaan

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Canaan
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household79 (32.8%)162 (67.2%)
2-Person Household79 (71.2%)32 (28.8%)
3-Person Household52 (68.4%)24 (31.6%)
4+ Person Household65 (47.1%)73 (52.9%)
Total Housing Units275 (48.6%)291 (51.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Canaan

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Canaan
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School9 (7.6%)110 (92.4%)
High School Diploma95 (56.9%)72 (43.1%)
College/Associate Degree117 (59.1%)81 (40.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher54 (65.8%)28 (34.2%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Canaan

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Canaan
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years569.9%
35 to 44 Years13924.6%
45 to 54 Years11820.8%
55 to 64 Years7212.7%
65 to 74 Years8414.8%
75 to 84 Years6311.1%
85 Years and Over346.0%
Total566100.0%

Housing Finances in Canaan

Median Income by Occupancy in Canaan

Median Income by Occupancy in Canaan
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied275 (48.6%)$70,855
Renter-Occupied291 (51.4%)$0
Average566 (100.0%)$31,130

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Canaan

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Canaan
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)32 (11.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)32 (11.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99939 (14.2%)48 (16.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99916 (5.8%)44 (15.1%)
$20,000 to $24,99931 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9998 (2.9%)73 (25.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99916 (5.8%)9 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $74,99949 (17.8%)11 (3.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99926 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99936 (13.1%)34 (11.7%)
$150,000 or more54 (19.6%)8 (2.8%)
Total275 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Canaan

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Canaan
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49914 (5.1%)64 (22.0%)
$500 to $79965 (23.6%)50 (17.2%)
$800 to $99917 (6.2%)19 (6.5%)
$1,000 to $1,49988 (32.0%)113 (38.8%)
$1,500 to $1,99927 (9.8%)11 (3.8%)
$2,000 to $2,49932 (11.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)24 (8.3%)
$3,000 or more32 (11.6%)10 (3.4%)
Total275 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Canaan

Housing Structures in Canaan

Housing Structures in Canaan
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached36965.2%
Single Unit, Attached244.2%
2 Unit Apartments193.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments386.7%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments427.4%
10 or more Apartments7413.1%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total566100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Canaan

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Canaan
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached258 (69.9%)111 (30.1%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
2 Unit Apartments7 (36.8%)12 (63.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments10 (13.5%)64 (86.5%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total275 (48.6%)291 (51.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Canaan

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Canaan
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)9 (3.1%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)110 (37.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms83 (30.2%)152 (52.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms121 (44.0%)20 (6.9%)
8 or more Rooms71 (25.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total275 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Canaan

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Canaan
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas5 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity19 (6.9%)67 (23.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene241 (87.6%)215 (73.9%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels10 (3.6%)9 (3.1%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total275 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Canaan

Household Vehicle Usage in Canaan
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle16 (5.8%)69 (23.7%)
1 Vehicle63 (22.9%)125 (43.0%)
2 Vehicles111 (40.4%)73 (25.1%)
3 or more Vehicles85 (30.9%)24 (8.3%)
Total275 (100.0%)291 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Canaan

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Canaan

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units98177
Median Property Value$146,300$200,900
Median Household Income--
Monthly Housing Costs$654$32
Real Estate Taxes$2,938$22

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Canaan

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Canaan
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)7 (4.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99991 (92.9%)133 (75.1%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)37 (20.9%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9997 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total98 (100.0%)177 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Canaan

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Canaan
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)6 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $24,99955 (56.1%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9998 (8.2%)31 (17.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99919 (19.4%)16 (9.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99916 (16.3%)30 (17.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)10 (5.7%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)36 (20.3%)
Total98 (100.0%)177 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Canaan

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Canaan
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x0 (0.0%)105,417 (59,557.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x35 (35.7%)85 (48.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)44 (24.9%)
4.0x or more63 (64.3%)3 (1.7%)
Total98 (100.0%)177 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Canaan

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Canaan
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49910 (10.2%)4 (2.3%)
$800 to $1,49988 (89.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total98 (100.0%)177 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Canaan

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Canaan

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Canaan
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years324 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years162 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years77 (40.5%)113 (59.5%)
45 to 54 Years154 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years101 (89.4%)12 (10.6%)
65 to 74 Years123 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,225 (90.7%)125 (9.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Canaan

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Canaan
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen324 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen83 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Canaan

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Canaan
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000318 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999168 (59.8%)113 (40.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999162 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99953 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over524 (97.8%)12 (2.2%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Canaan

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Canaan
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 692 (91.1%)81 (80.2%)
6 to 18 Years287 (88.6%)133 (41.0%)
19 to 25 Years3 (3.6%)80 (96.4%)
25 to 34 Years56 (34.6%)106 (65.4%)
35 to 44 Years37 (19.5%)40 (21.0%)
45 to 54 Years100 (64.9%)86 (55.8%)
55 to 64 Years77 (68.1%)62 (54.9%)
65 to 74 Years111 (90.2%)85 (69.1%)
75 Years and over100 (100.0%)37 (37.0%)
Total863 (63.9%)710 (52.6%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Canaan

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Canaan
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years3 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years77 (33.5%)18 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years27 (33.8%)10 (23.3%)
75 Years and over12 (21.0%)24 (55.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Canaan

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Canaan: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years5 (2.2%)6 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years18 (22.5%)10 (23.3%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)6 (14.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Canaan: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (23.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Canaan: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years72 (31.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over12 (21.0%)6 (14.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Canaan: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years32 (13.9%)12 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years9 (11.3%)10 (23.3%)
75 Years and over12 (21.0%)16 (37.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Canaan: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years27 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over12 (21.0%)16 (37.2%)

Technology Access in Canaan

Computing Device Access in Canaan

Computing Device Access in Canaan
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop42474.9%
Smartphone47283.4%
Tablet23641.7%
No Computing Device6010.6%
Total566100.0%

Internet Access in Canaan

Internet Access in Canaan
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home33959.9%
Cellular Data Only12321.7%
Satellite Internet213.7%
No Internet10418.4%
Total566100.0%

Canaan Summary

Canaan is a town located in the northwest corner of Connecticut, in Litchfield County. It is bordered by the towns of North Canaan, Salisbury, Norfolk, and Cornwall. The town has a population of 1,081 as of the 2010 census.

History

The area that is now Canaan was originally inhabited by the Mahican Native American tribe. The first European settlers arrived in the area in 1731, and the town was officially incorporated in 1739. The town was named after the Biblical land of Canaan.
In the 19th century, Canaan was a center of the iron industry, with several iron forges located in the town. The town was also home to several mills, including a paper mill, a grist mill, and a saw mill.

Geography

Canaan is located in the northwest corner of Connecticut, in Litchfield County. It is bordered by the towns of North Canaan, Salisbury, Norfolk, and Cornwall. The town has a total area of 24.2 square miles, of which 24.1 square miles is land and 0.1 square miles is water.
The town is located in the Housatonic River Valley, and is home to several small streams, including the Blackberry River, the East Branch of the Housatonic River, and the West Branch of the Housatonic River. The town is also home to several small lakes, including Lake Waramaug, Lake Wononskopomuc, and Lake Washinee.

Economy

Canaan is a rural town, and the economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several small farms, which produce a variety of crops, including corn, hay, and apples. The town is also home to several small businesses, including a general store, a hardware store, and a restaurant.
The town is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Canaan Historical Society Museum, the Canaan Railroad Museum, and the Canaan Farmers’ Market.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the town had a population of 1,081. The racial makeup of the town was 97.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% from other races, and 1.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.3% of the population.
The median income for a household in the town was $50,000, and the median income for a family was $58,750. The per capita income for the town was $25,945. About 8.2% of families and 10.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 14.3% of those under age 18 and 5.3% of those age 65 or over.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Canaan?
Total Population of Canaan is 1,353.
What is the Total Male Population of Canaan?
Total Male Population of Canaan is 767.
What is the Total Female Population of Canaan?
Total Female Population of Canaan is 586.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Canaan?
There are 130.89 Males per 100 Females in Canaan.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Canaan?
There are 76.40 Females per 100 Males in Canaan.
What is the Median Population Age in Canaan?
Median Population Age in Canaan is 36.6 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Canaan
Average Family Size in Canaan is 2.9 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Canaan
Average Household Size in Canaan is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Canaan?
Per Capita income in Canaan is $30,944.
What is the Median Household income in Canaan?
Median Household Income in Canaan is $31,130.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Canaan?
Income or Wage Gap in Canaan is 59.4%.
Women in Canaan earn 40.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Canaan?
Inequality or Gini Index in Canaan is 0.55.
How Large is the Labor Force in Canaan?
There are 594 People in the Labor Forcein in Canaan.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Canaan?
57.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Canaan.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Canaan?
Unemployment Rate in Canaan is 12.7%.