Canaan, CT is a small town located in the northeastern part of the United States. With a population of 1,223 and a population density of 31.93 people per square mile, it is an ideal place for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle of larger cities. The town provides plenty of local businesses such as The Bakery Café, which offers fresh baked goods and coffee; Little Red Truck Market, which sells fresh produce items; and Pleasant Valley Alpaca Farm, where visitors can purchase alpaca-inspired clothing and accessories. Year-round outdoor activities include skiing at Ski Sundown resort and hiking or biking on Blish Memorial Park's trails. Other local organizations include the Canaan Historical Society, the Canaan Fire Department Auxiliary, and the Lions Club. Each year, Canaan hosts a variety of sporting events including the annual 5K road race in July and the Annual Pig Roast in August.
The population in Canaan is 1,223. There are 37 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Canaan is 55.4, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Canaan is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Canaan
- 42.7% are married
- 14.8% are divorced
- 28.9% are married with children
- 8.7% have children, but are single
Race in Canaan
- 94.6% are White
- 3.1% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.9% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander