Canaan, CT Demographics

A map of Canaan's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
White	760	971	79.1%	81.6%
Hispanic	146	143	15.2%	12.0%
Multiracial	55	46	5.7%	3.9%
Black	0	10	0.0%	0.8%
Asian	0	12	0.0%	1.0%
Native American/Other	0	8	0.0%	0.7%

Canaan, Connecticut has an estimated population of 961, a large decrease from the 1,190 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 79.1% White, 15.2% Hispanic, 5.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Canaan, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Canaan has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Connecticut overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Canaan, that probability was 31.8% in 2020 and 34.8% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Canaan is ranked the 164th most populous place in Connecticut, out of 215 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Canaan was ranked the 151st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Canaan's White Population

760 residents of Canaan, or 79.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Canaan is significantly higher than in Connecticut overall, where 61.9% of the population is White. Canaan ranks 117th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canaan's White population has declined by an estimated 21.7%. White residents' share of Canaan's population has decreased from 81.6% to 79.1%.

Canaan is less White than neighboring Falls Village (92.7% White), Lakeville (95.1% White), Norfolk (89.3% White), Great Barrington (79.5% White), and West Cornwall (100% White).

Canaan's Black Population

0 residents of Canaan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Canaan is lower than in Connecticut overall, where 9.8% of the population is Black. Canaan ranks 166th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canaan's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Canaan's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Canaan is less Black than neighboring Falls Village (2% Black).

Canaan's Asian Population

0 residents of Canaan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Canaan is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 4.7% of the population is Asian. Canaan ranks 188th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canaan's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Canaan's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.0%.

Canaan's Hispanic Population

146 residents of Canaan, or 15.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Canaan is slightly lower than in Connecticut overall, where 18.3% of the population is Hispanic. Canaan ranks 45th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canaan's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 2.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Canaan's population has increased from 12.0% to 15.2%.

Canaan is more Hispanic than neighboring Falls Village (1% Hispanic), Lakeville (0% Hispanic), Norfolk (4.6% Hispanic), Great Barrington (10.9% Hispanic), and West Cornwall (0% Hispanic).

Canaan's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Canaan, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Canaan is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Canaan ranks 97th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canaan's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Canaan's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Canaan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lakeville (0.4% Native American/Other).

Canaan's Multiracial Population

55 residents of Canaan, or 5.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Canaan is comparable to the share in Connecticut overall, where 4.3% of the population is Multiracial. Canaan ranks 101st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 215 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Canaan's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 19.6%. Multiracial residents' share of Canaan's population has increased from 3.9% to 5.7%.

Canaan is more Multiracial than neighboring Falls Village (4.4% Multiracial), Lakeville (4.5% Multiracial), and West Cornwall (0% Multiracial). Canaan is less Multiracial than neighboring Norfolk (6.1% Multiracial), and Great Barrington (9.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.