Canaan, CT Demographics

A map of Canaan's Population by Race

Canaan, Connecticut had a population of 1,190 in 2020. It was 81.6% White, 0.8% Black, 1.0% Asian, 12.0% Hispanic, 0.7% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Canaan, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Canaan is the 151st most populous. 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's White Population

971 residents of Canaan identify as White, or 81.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Canaan larger than the White share of the population of Connecticut (63.2% White). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Canaan is ranked #117 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Canaan is more White than neighboring Great Barrington (78.6% White). Canaan is less White than neighboring Falls Village (88.5% White), Lakeville (85.2% White), Norfolk (89.7% White), and West Cornwall (96.4% White).

Canaan's Black Population

10 residents of Canaan identify as Black, or 0.8%. This makes the Black share of the population of Canaan slightly less than the Black share of the population of Connecticut (10% Black). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Canaan is ranked #166 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Canaan is more Black than neighboring Norfolk (0.5% Black), and West Cornwall (0.7% Black). Canaan is less Black than neighboring Falls Village (1.3% Black), Lakeville (1.9% Black), and Great Barrington (1.7% Black).

Canaan's Asian Population

12 residents of Canaan identify as Asian, or 1.0%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Canaan roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Connecticut (4.7% Asian). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Canaan is ranked #187 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Canaan is more Asian than neighboring Falls Village (0% Asian), and Norfolk (0.9% Asian). Canaan is less Asian than neighboring Lakeville (1.6% Asian), Great Barrington (3.4% Asian), and West Cornwall (1.4% Asian).

Canaan's Hispanic Population

143 residents of Canaan identify as Hispanic, or 12.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Canaan slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Connecticut (17.3% Hispanic). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Canaan is ranked #45 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Canaan is more Hispanic than neighboring Falls Village (6.5% Hispanic), Lakeville (5.8% Hispanic), Norfolk (4.7% Hispanic), Great Barrington (11.5% Hispanic), and West Cornwall (1.4% Hispanic).

Canaan's Native American/Other Population

8 residents of Canaan identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.7%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Canaan roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Connecticut (1% Native American/Other). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Canaan is ranked #79 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Canaan is more Native American/Other than neighboring Norfolk (0.5% Native American/Other), Great Barrington (0.4% Native American/Other), and West Cornwall (0% Native American/Other). Canaan is less Native American/Other than neighboring Falls Village (0.8% Native American/Other), and Lakeville (0.9% Native American/Other).

Canaan's Multiracial Population

46 residents of Canaan identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Canaan roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Connecticut (3.8% Multiracial). Of the 215 places in Connecticut, Canaan is ranked #97 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Canaan is more Multiracial than neighboring Falls Village (2.9% Multiracial), Norfolk (3.6% Multiracial), and West Cornwall (0% Multiracial). Canaan is less Multiracial than neighboring Lakeville (4.6% Multiracial), and Great Barrington (4.4% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.