Canaan, VT is a small rural town located in the Northeast Kingdom of Vermont and has a population of just 789 people. The population density is 28 people per square mile, compared to the US population density of 93 people per square mile. \nCanaan has a few local businesses, such as the Canaan Country Store, which offers groceries and other goods, and Trescott's Garage, which provides automotive repairs and services. Year-round outdoor activities include fishing on Lake Wallace or hiking trails at Mount Moosalamoo Natural Area. Other organizations in Canaan include the local historical society and library. For those looking for sporting events, there are weekly softball games every Friday at the city park.
The population in Canaan is 789. There are 24 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Canaan is 53.7, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Canaan is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Canaan
- 66.1% are married
- 11.2% are divorced
- 23.7% are married with children
- 20.0% have children, but are single
Race in Canaan
- 92.8% are White
- 5.0% are Black
- 0.5% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander