North Canaan is located in Northwest Hills Planning Region Connecticut. North Canaan has a 2024 population of 3,200. North Canaan is currently declining at a rate of -0.12% annually but its population has increased by 0.06% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,198 in 2020.
The average household income in North Canaan is $94,973 with a poverty rate of 19.36%. The median age in North Canaan is 44.2 years: 40.6 years for males, and 46.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North Canaan was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,890 | 90.31% |
| Two or more races | 242 | 7.56% |
| Other race | 68 | 2.13% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,297 | 2.38 | 66 | 34 |
| Married | 617 | 3.26 | 73.6 | 26.4 |
| Non Family | 463 | 1.05 | 54.9 | 45.1 |
| Female | 147 | 2.54 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Male | 70 | 3.1 | 100 | 0 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
66.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 154 | 6.72% |
| Associates Degree | 342 | 14.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 407 | 17.77% |
| Graduate Degree | 169 | 7.38% |
| High School Graduate | 611 | 26.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 88 | 3.84% |
| Some College | 520 | 22.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,977 | 1,884 | 567 |
| Hispanic | 209 | 80 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 139 | 119 | 5 |
| Other Race | 29 | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.3%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 28.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,938 | $0 | $46,691 |
| Graduate Degree | $90,781 | $91,615 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $46,979 | $46,354 | $53,125 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,230 | $31,230 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,036 | $55,714 | $41,809 |
| Some College | $49,468 | $65,625 | $38,571 |
$48,036
Average Earnings
$55,714
Average Male
$41,809
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.13% of North Canaan residents speak only English, while 11.87% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,505 | 324 | 12.93% |
| Hispanic | 390 | 229 | 58.72% |
| Multiple | 237 | 47 | 19.83% |
| Other | 41 | 22 | 53.66% |
19.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.88%
Male Poverty Rate
23.03%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North Canaan is Hispanic, with 58.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North Canaan is White, with 12.93% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.84%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 29.25%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.64% |
| Some College | 16.2% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.89% |
| High School | 2.93% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 92.16% |
| Male Employed | 10.57% |
| Female Employed | 8.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,800 | $116,650 |
| Households | $68,295 | $94,973 |
| Married Families | $114,519 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,335 | $45,098 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
49.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.3%
Male Marriage Rate
43.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
180
Number of Veterans
180
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 85 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| World War II | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 77 |
| 65 to 74 | 61 |
| 55 to 64 | 42 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 180 | 8.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.39%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
53.9%
Employment Rate
7.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
53.78%
Born in North Canaan
92.53%
Native Born
7.47%
Foreign Born
5.66%
Non Citizen
1.81%
Naturalized
92.53% of North Canaan residents were born in the United States, with 53.78% having been born in Connecticut. 5.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,180 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2028 | 3,184 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2027 | 3,188 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2026 | 3,192 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2025 | 3,196 | -4 | -0.12% |
| 2024 | 3,200 | -4 | -0.12% |
| 2023 | 3,204 | -4 | -0.12% |
| 2022 | 3,208 | -5 | -0.16% |
| 2021 | 3,213 | 15 | 0.47% |
| 2020 | 3,198 | -53 | -1.63% |
| 2019 | 3,251 | -16 | -0.49% |
| 2018 | 3,267 | -5 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 3,272 | -26 | -0.79% |
| 2016 | 3,298 | -30 | -0.9% |
| 2015 | 3,328 | -25 | -0.75% |
| 2014 | 3,353 | -23 | -0.68% |
| 2013 | 3,376 | -5 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 3,381 | -26 | -0.76% |
| 2011 | 3,407 | -25 | -0.73% |
| 2010 | 3,432 | 0 | 0% |