Canaan
Town in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut
Canaan is a town in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut, with 1,080 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 673 ft (205 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Falls Village, 2.5 miles W.
- 1,080residents (2020 Census)
- 673 ftelevation · 205 m
- 32.9 sq miland area · 85.2 km²
- 33 / sq mipopulation density
- 06031main ZIP code (2 in total)
About Canaan
Canaan is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 1,080 at the 2020 census, down from 1,234 at the 2010 census. The town is part of the Northwest Hills Planning Region. The town of Canaan is often referred to locally by the name of its principal settlement, Falls Village.
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Living in Canaan
- Median household income
- $89,632
- Median home value
- $469,400
- Median rent
- $1,830/mo
- Median age
- 54.2
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Canaan had 1,080 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,080 |
|---|---|
| Density | 33 per sq mi (13 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Canaan at a glance
| State | Connecticut (CT) |
|---|---|
| County | Northwest Hills Planning Region |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,080 (2020) |
| Land area | 32.91 sq mi (85.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.32 sq mi (0.84 km²) |
| Elevation | 673 ft (205 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.9630° N, 73.3071° W |
| ZIP codes | 06031, 06024 |
| Official website | canaanfallsvillage.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0916010940 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Canaan
- Falls Village2.5 mi W
- North Canaan4.0 mi N
- Salisbury6.3 mi W
- Norfolk6.6 mi E
- Lakeville7.2 mi W
- West Cornwall7.4 mi S
- Cornwall8.0 mi S
- Goshen8.7 mi SE
- New Marlborough, MA9.9 mi N
- Sheffield, MA10.1 mi N
- Sharon10.2 mi SW
- Winchester10.5 mi E
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Frequently asked questions about Canaan
What county is Canaan in?
Canaan is in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut.
What is the population of Canaan, CT?
1,080 people lived in Canaan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Canaan, CT?
The main ZIP code is 06031. Other ZIP codes: 06024.
What is the elevation of Canaan?
673 feet (205 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Canaan?
Falls Village (2.5 mi), North Canaan (4.0 mi), Salisbury (6.3 mi), Norfolk (6.6 mi), Lakeville (7.2 mi).
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