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Canaan, CT


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Canaan, Connecticut

Canaan, Connecticut, in Litchfield county, is 31 miles NW of Bristol, Connecticut (center to center) and 95 miles N of New York, New York. The town has a population of 1,081.

The People and Families of Canaan

In Canaan, about 62% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

To its credit, the people in Canaan value education and a large proportion are college graduates.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Canaan ($5,950). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Canaan Housing

Canaan sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use.

High Points

Canaan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

CategoryTrophy
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Canaan College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Canaan, CT

Comparing Canaan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Male Share of the Population75
Senior Citizens57
Racial Diversity51
Female Share of the Population46
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married85
Average Household Size53

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults106

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010

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