Canaan
Town in Essex County, Vermont
Canaan is a town in Essex County, Vermont, with 896 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,355 ft (413 m) above sea level. The nearest town is West Stewartstown, 3.3 miles E.
- 896residents (2020 Census)
- 1,355 ftelevation · 413 m
- 33.0 sq miland area · 85.5 km²
- 27 / sq mipopulation density
- 05903ZIP code
About Canaan
Canaan is a town in Essex County, Vermont, United States. The population was 896 at the 2020 census. Canaan contains the village of Beecher Falls, located at the confluence of the Connecticut River and Halls Stream. It is part of the Berlin, NH-VT Micropolitan Statistical Area.
Due to Québécois ancestry, 26% of Canaan residents speak French as their primary language, making the town one of New England's "Little Canadas." This is a decrease from 1982, when nearly 44% spoke French as their native language.
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Living in Canaan
- Median household income
- $55,606
- Median home value
- $201,900
- Median age
- 53.2
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Canaan had 896 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 896 |
|---|---|
| Density | 27 per sq mi (10 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Canaan at a glance
| State | Vermont (VT) |
|---|---|
| County | Essex County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 896 (2020) |
| Land area | 33.02 sq mi (85.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.39 sq mi (1.00 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,355 ft (413 m) |
| Coordinates | 44.9914° N, 71.5980° W |
| ZIP code | 05903 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5000911800 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Canaan
- West Stewartstown, NH3.3 mi E
- Beecher Falls5.5 mi E
- Lemington7.6 mi S
- Stewartstown, NH9.6 mi E
- Norton10.1 mi W
- Colebrook, NH11.4 mi SE
- Bloomfield12.1 mi S
- Columbia, NH12.8 mi S
- Clarksville, NH13.4 mi E
- Morgan18.0 mi W
- Island Pond18.7 mi SW
- Brighton18.9 mi SW
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Canaan
What county is Canaan in?
Canaan is in Essex County, Vermont.
What is the population of Canaan, VT?
896 people lived in Canaan at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Canaan, VT?
The ZIP code of Canaan is 05903.
What is the elevation of Canaan?
1,355 feet (413 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Canaan?
West Stewartstown (3.3 mi), Beecher Falls (5.5 mi), Lemington (7.6 mi), Stewartstown (9.6 mi), Norton (10.1 mi).
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