North Canaan

Town in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut

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North Canaan is a town in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut, with 3,211 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 823 ft (251 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Canaan, 4.0 miles S.

About North Canaan

North Canaan is a town in Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States. The population was 3,211 at the 2020 census. The town is part of the Northwest Hills Planning Region. The town center is still called "Canaan", being the main town center of the old town of Canaan prior to North Canaan splitting off as its own town.

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Living in North Canaan

Median household income
$71,976
Median home value
$267,300
Median rent
$1,146/mo
Median age
35.7
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North Canaan, CT population

North Canaan had 3,211 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census3,211
Density166 per sq mi (64 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

North Canaan at a glance

StateConnecticut (CT)
CountyNorthwest Hills Planning Region
TypeTown
Population3,211 (2020)
Land area19.37 sq mi (50.2 km²)
Water area0.10 sq mi (0.27 km²)
Elevation823 ft (251 m)
Coordinates42.0198° N, 73.2960° W
ZIP codes06024, 01222, 06018
Official websitenorthcanaan.org
Census code (GEOID)0916054030

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about North Canaan

What county is North Canaan in?

North Canaan is in Northwest Hills Planning Region, Connecticut.

What is the population of North Canaan, CT?

3,211 people lived in North Canaan at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of North Canaan, CT?

The main ZIP code is 06024. Other ZIP codes: 01222, 06018.

What is the elevation of North Canaan?

823 feet (251 m) above sea level.

What towns are near North Canaan?

Canaan (4.0 mi), Falls Village (5.3 mi), New Marlborough (6.0 mi), Sheffield (6.7 mi), Norfolk (7.0 mi).

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