Canal, PA is a small town located in Columbia County, Pennsylvania. With a population of 706, it has a population density of 38 people per square mile. Despite its small size, Canal offers plenty to do for locals and visitors alike. Local businesses include the Canal Grocery Store and Cafe which serves delicious home cooked meals. There are also several year-round outdoor activities such as camping, fishing, hiking, biking and bird watching along the canal which runs throughout the town. In addition to local business and outdoor activities, there are also several organizations that serve the community such as the Canal Lions Club and the Canal Fire Company. Finally, sporting events can be found at both nearby schools: Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania and Millville High School.
The population in Canal is 706. There are 29 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Canal is 55.6, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Canal is 2.5, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Canal
- 61.6% are married
- 13.0% are divorced
- 28.9% are married with children
- 10.8% have children, but are single
Race in Canal
- 98.8% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 0.1% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.7% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander