Canaan
Town in Somerset County, Maine
Canaan is a town in Somerset County, Maine, with 2,193 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 236 ft (72 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Pittsfield, 5.6 miles E.
- 2,193residents (2020 Census)
- 236 ftelevation · 72 m
- 41.2 sq miland area · 106.6 km²
- 53 / sq mipopulation density
- 04924ZIP code
About Canaan
Canaan is a town in Somerset County, Maine, United States. The population was 2,193 at the 2020 census.
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Living in Canaan
- Median household income
- $57,781
- Median home value
- $159,900
- Median rent
- $922/mo
- Median age
- 44.2
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Canaan had 2,193 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,193 |
|---|---|
| Density | 53 per sq mi (21 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Canaan at a glance
| State | Maine (ME) |
|---|---|
| County | Somerset County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 2,193 (2020) |
| Land area | 41.16 sq mi (106.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km²) |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.7822° N, 69.5463° W |
| ZIP code | 04924 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 2302509935 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Canaan
- Pittsfield5.6 mi E
- Skowhegan6.1 mi W
- Hartland6.9 mi N
- Clinton8.1 mi S
- Cornville8.6 mi NW
- Palmyra9.7 mi NE
- Fairfield10.6 mi SW
- Burnham10.8 mi SE
- Detroit12.0 mi E
- Madison12.8 mi W
- St. Albans13.1 mi NE
- Benton13.3 mi S
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Canaan
What county is Canaan in?
Canaan is in Somerset County, Maine.
What is the population of Canaan, ME?
2,193 people lived in Canaan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Canaan, ME?
The ZIP code of Canaan is 04924.
What is the elevation of Canaan?
236 feet (72 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Canaan?
Pittsfield (5.6 mi), Skowhegan (6.1 mi), Hartland (6.9 mi), Clinton (8.1 mi), Cornville (8.6 mi).
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