Census Bureau data for Canaan CDP from the American Community Survey. "Cities" in Census data include incorporated places, towns, villages, and census-designated places (CDPs) — all places where the Census collects community-level estimates.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Canaan CDP
- What is the median household income in Canaan CDP?
- The median household income in Canaan CDP is $31,986 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Canaan CDP?
- The poverty rate in Canaan CDP is 37.4% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Canaan CDP?
- $170,700 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Canaan CDP?
- The median gross rent in Canaan CDP is $1,321 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Canaan CDP residents have a college degree?
- 23.0% of adults in Canaan CDP hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Population
1,297
Median Income
$31,986
Median Home Value
$170,700
Poverty Rate
37.4%
Unemployment (ACS 2023)
12.0%
Median Age
39.0 yrs
Since 2019
Median Income:
$-4,546 (-12.4%)
Home Value:
+$400 (+0.2%)
Poverty Rate:
+28.3 pp (+311%)
Bachelor's+:
+6.4 pp (+38.6%)
Unemployment:
+1.2 pp (+11.1%)
Demographics
Total Population
1,297
Median Age
39.0
Female
46.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 26.6%
White (non-Hisp.) 62.9%
Two or More 14.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$31,986
±$22,417
-$61,774 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$70,411
Median Family Income
$76,786
Poverty Rate
37.4%
+30.6 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
52.9%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
20.1%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
13.1%
Household Income Distribution
< $10k
5.4%
$10–15k
17.0%
$15–25k
13.0%
$25–35k
18.5%
$35–50k
2.8%
$50–75k
7.3%
$75–100k
12.1%
$100–150k
16.3%
$150–200k
0.5%
$200k+
7.3%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
657
Owner-Occupied
60.6%
Renter-Occupied
39.4%
Vacancy Rate
12.0%
Median Home Value
$170,700
-$172,500 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$1,321
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
27.2%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
68.0%
Home Value Distribution
< $50k
8.3%
$100–200k
30.9%
$200–300k
21.4%
$300–500k
26.3%
Gross Rent Distribution
< $500
11.8%
$500–1k
15.8%
$1–1.5k
42.1%
$1.5–2k
6.1%
$2.5–3.5k
17.5%
$3.5k+
6.6%
Vehicle Availability
No vehicle
12.3%
1 vehicle
29.6%
2 vehicles
44.3%
3+
13.8%
Housing Type
Single-fam. det.
72.1%
Single-fam. att.
4.6%
2–4 units
3.0%
5–19 units
2.0%
20+ units
3.3%
Mobile home
7.3%
Housing Age
Pre-1940
51.3%
1940–1969
2.3%
1970–1999
9.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
84.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
23.0%
-18.9 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
2.8%
Some College / Associate
22.2%
Less Than High School
6.5%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
61.4%
Unemployment Rate
12.0%
+6.4 pp vs. state
Work from Home
9.9%
Self-Employed
10.8%
Government Workers
12.7%
Private For-Profit
76.5%
Industry
Edu/Health
31.3%
Prof. Services
13.8%
Construction
12.1%
Retail
11.5%
Transportation
9.2%
Wholesale
7.3%
Agriculture
6.2%
Information
6.0%
Manufacturing
0.4%
Arts/Entmt.
0.4%
Occupation
Management
40.6%
Construction
18.3%
Sales
18.1%
Food Prep
16.3%
Production
6.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
17.1 min
Drove Alone
76.7%
Carpool
12.9%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
9.9%
Walked
0.4%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
578
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
43.6%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
30.4%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 5
4.9%
5–9
3.2%
10–14
16.0%
15–19
10.3%
25–34
6.7%
35–44
17.7%
45–54
12.8%
55–64
8.9%
65–74
3.6%
75–84
8.3%
85+
4.1%
Under 18: 33.1%
Working age (18–64): 66.9%
65 and over: 16.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
12.3%
Naturalized Citizen
10.0%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
10.3%
Foreign-Born Origin
Latin America
83.8%
Europe
6.3%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
7.0%
With a Disability
10.5%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
90.0%
Uninsured
10.0%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
76.3%
Has a Computer
90.0%
Same House 1 Year Ago
94.1%
Moved from Abroad
0.0%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023