Canaan, New Hampshire is a small town with a population of 3,806 people and a population density of 74 people per square mile. It has a much lower population density than the United States which has a population density of 93 people per square mile. There are many local businesses in Canaan including the Canaan Hardware Store, Heavenly Meats, and the Canaan Country Store. Year-round outdoor activities such as golfing at the nearby Cardigan Mountain Golf Course or fishing in one of the local rivers offer plenty of entertainment for locals and visitors alike. Other organizations such as The Meals on Wheels Program provide food to those in need. There are also several local sporting events taking place throughout the year including basketball tournaments hosted by the YMCA and soccer games at the town park.
The population in Canaan is 3,806. There are 72 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Canaan is 45.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Canaan is 2.6, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Canaan
- 56.4% are married
- 13.6% are divorced
- 19.9% are married with children
- 20.7% have children, but are single
Race in Canaan
- 95.0% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 1.1% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 3.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander