Canaan
Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire
Canaan is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, with 3,794 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 961 ft (293 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Dorchester, 5.0 miles NE.
- 3,794residents (2020 Census)
- 961 ftelevation · 293 m
- 53.4 sq miland area · 138.2 km²
- 71 / sq mipopulation density
- 03741ZIP code
About Canaan
Canaan is a town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States. The population was 3,794 at the 2020 census. It is the location of Mascoma State Forest. Canaan is home to the Cardigan Mountain School, the town's largest employer.
The main village of the town, where 442 people resided at the 2020 census, is defined as the Canaan census-designated place (CDP), and is located at the junction of U.S. Route 4 with New Hampshire Route 118.
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Living in Canaan
- Median household income
- $81,583
- Median home value
- $254,000
- Median rent
- $1,140/mo
- Median age
- 44.4
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Canaan had 3,794 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 3,794 |
|---|---|
| Density | 71 per sq mi (27 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Canaan at a glance
| State | New Hampshire (NH) |
|---|---|
| County | Grafton County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 3,794 (2020) |
| Land area | 53.36 sq mi (138.2 km²) |
| Water area | 1.76 sq mi (4.57 km²) |
| Elevation | 961 ft (293 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.6877° N, 72.0440° W |
| ZIP code | 03741 |
| Official website | townofcanaannh.us |
| Census code (GEOID) | 3300908980 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Canaan
- Dorchester5.0 mi NE
- Orange6.1 mi E
- Enfield6.9 mi SW
- Hanover7.4 mi W
- Grafton9.1 mi SE
- Lyme9.3 mi N
- Groton9.3 mi E
- Alexandria10.4 mi SE
- Lebanon11.1 mi W
- Hebron12.9 mi E
- Grantham12.9 mi SW
- Wentworth13.3 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Canaan
What county is Canaan in?
Canaan is in Grafton County, New Hampshire.
What is the population of Canaan, NH?
3,794 people lived in Canaan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Canaan, NH?
The ZIP code of Canaan is 03741.
What is the elevation of Canaan?
961 feet (293 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Canaan?
Dorchester (5.0 mi), Orange (6.1 mi), Enfield (6.9 mi), Hanover (7.4 mi), Grafton (9.1 mi).
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