Canaan
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Indiana
Canaan is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Jefferson County, Indiana, with 72 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 948 ft (289 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Cross Plains, 7.2 miles NE.
- 72residents (2020 Census)
- 948 ftelevation · 289 m
- 0.3 sq miland area · 0.7 km²
- 255 / sq mipopulation density
- 47224ZIP code
About Canaan
Canaan is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Shelby Township, Jefferson County, Indiana, United States. As of the 2020 census, Canaan had a population of 72.
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Canaan had 72 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 72 |
|---|---|
| Density | 255 per sq mi (98 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Canaan at a glance
| State | Indiana (IN) |
|---|---|
| County | Jefferson County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 72 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.28 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Water area | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 948 ft (289 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8654° N, 85.3008° W |
| ZIP code | 47224 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1810036 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Canaan
- Cross Plains7.2 mi NE
- Madison9.0 mi SW
- Brooksburg9.4 mi S
- New Marion10.3 mi N
- Milton, KY10.8 mi SW
- Dupont11.8 mi W
- Lamb13.2 mi SE
- Versailles13.9 mi N
- Prestonville, KY13.9 mi SE
- Hanover14.1 mi SW
- Vevay14.6 mi SE
- Carrollton, KY14.8 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Canaan
What county is Canaan in?
Canaan is in Jefferson County, Indiana.
What is the population of Canaan, IN?
72 people lived in Canaan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Canaan, IN?
The ZIP code of Canaan is 47224.
What is the elevation of Canaan?
948 feet (289 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Canaan?
Cross Plains (7.2 mi), Madison (9.0 mi), Brooksburg (9.4 mi), New Marion (10.3 mi), Milton (10.8 mi).
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