Canaan, Maine
Canaan: Human settlement in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America
About
Canaan is a city located in the county of Somerset in the U.S. state of Maine. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,275 and a population density of 54 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,168 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Canaan
| Population : | 2,168 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Maine (United States) |
| County : | Somerset County |
| Postal code : | 04924 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 207 |
| Area : | 42.13 km2 |
| Altitude : | 236 feet / 72 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 14:32:06 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 51 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -4.94% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Canaan is located at 44°45'42"N 69°33'41"W (44.7617300, -69.5614400).
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Demographics
According to census records, the population of Canaan decreased by 4.94% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 2,275 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,258 | -0.75% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,248 | -0.44% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,241 | -0.31% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,216 | -1.13% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,191 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,182 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,173 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,176 | 0.14% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,170 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,168 | -0.09% | estimation process |
Schools in Canaan
College & universities near Canaan, ME
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 161192 | Kennebec Valley Community College | Fairfield (ME) | 04937-1367 |
Stations (14)
Amtrak & bus stations near Canaan, ME
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AGM | Augusta, ME | 9 Industrial Drive | BUS |
| BFT | Belfast, Maine | Belmont Ave & US Hwy 1 | BUS |
| BAN | Bangor, Maine | 1039 Union St. | BUS |
| SRT | Searsport, Maine | 161 East Main St. | BUS |
| LCV | Lincolnville, Maine | 2512 Atlantic Highway | BUS |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Canaan , Ohio township in Wayne County, Ohio with a population of 4,989 people.
- Canaan , New Hampshire town in New Hamsphire with a population of 3,917 people.
- Canaan , New York city in Columbia County, New York, United States of America with a population of 1,607 people.
- Canaan , Connecticut town in Connecticut, United States with a population of 1,051 people.
- Canaan , Vermont town in Vermont with a population of 912 people.
Other cities in Somerset County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Somerset County , ME. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Skowhegan | 8,238 | Town in Maine, USA |
| Fairfield | 6,552 | Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States |
| Madison | 4,696 | Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States |
| Pittsfield | 4,003 | Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States |
| Norridgewock | 3,227 | Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States |
| Anson | 2,397 | Town in Somerset County, Maine, United States |
| Palmyra | 1,979 | Town in Maine |
| Saint Albans | 1,979 | St. |
| Hartland | 1,724 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Cornville | 1,389 | Town in Somerset County, Maine |
| Solon | 1,078 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Smithfield | 1,008 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Athens | 976 | Town in Maine, United States |
| Embden | 956 | Human settlement in United States of America |
| Bingham | 900 | Human settlement in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America |
| Harmony | 895 | Town in Maine, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Canaan distances to largest Maine cities
