Cana
Census-designated place in Carroll County, Virginia

Cana is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Carroll County, Virginia, with 1,243 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,440 ft (439 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mount Airy, 5.8 miles SE.
- 1,243residents (2020 Census)
- 1,440 ftelevation · 439 m
- 7.9 sq miland area · 20.5 km²
- 157 / sq mipopulation density
- 24317ZIP code
About Cana
Cana () is a census-designated place (CDP) in Carroll County, Virginia, United States. As of the 2020 census, Cana had a population of 1,243. It is the only CDP designated area in the county that is outside of the Appalachian Mountains in the Virginia Piedmont .
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Living in Cana
- Median household income
- $61,607
- Median home value
- $129,700
- Median rent
- $1,083/mo
- Median age
- 47.6
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Cana had 1,243 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,243 |
|---|---|
| Density | 157 per sq mi (61 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Cana at a glance
| State | Virginia (VA) |
|---|---|
| County | Carroll County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,243 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.93 sq mi (20.5 km²) |
| Water area | 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²) |
| Elevation | 1,440 ft (439 m) |
| Coordinates | 36.5806° N, 80.6679° W |
| ZIP code | 24317 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 5112600 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Cana
- Mount Airy, NC5.8 mi SE
- Toast, NC6.1 mi S
- Fancy Gap6.5 mi N
- Flat Rock, NC6.9 mi SE
- White Plains, NC9.5 mi S
- Lowgap, NC11.9 mi W
- Hillsville13.1 mi N
- Dobson, NC13.4 mi S
- Woodlawn13.5 mi NW
- Galax14.9 mi NW
- Pilot Mountain, NC17.3 mi SE
- Meadows of Dan18.5 mi NE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Cana
What county is Cana in?
Cana is in Carroll County, Virginia.
What is the population of Cana, VA?
1,243 people lived in Cana at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Cana, VA?
The ZIP code of Cana is 24317.
What is the elevation of Cana?
1,440 feet (439 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Cana?
Mount Airy (5.8 mi), Toast (6.1 mi), Fancy Gap (6.5 mi), Flat Rock (6.9 mi), White Plains (9.5 mi).
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