Canaan, New Hampshire
Canaan: Town in New Hamsphire
About
Canaan is a town located in the county of Grafton in the U.S. state of New Hampshire. Its population at the 2010 census was 3,909 and a population density of 71 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 3,917 inhabitants.
The town was created 264 years ago in 1760.
Quick Facts about Canaan
| Population : | 3,917 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | New Hampshire (United States) |
| County : | Grafton County |
| Postal code : | 03741 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 603 |
| Area : | 55 km2 |
| Altitude : | 945 feet / 288 meters |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1761 (264 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 08:52:45 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 71 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 0.2% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Canaan is located at 43°38'51"N 72°0'42"W (43.6475700, -72.0117500).
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- Official Website
Official website of Canaan
Demographics
The population of Canaan increased by 0.2% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 3,909 | - | census |
| 2011 | 3,924 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 3,933 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 3,952 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 3,948 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 3,937 | -0.28% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 3,936 | -0.03% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 3,928 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 3,906 | -0.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 3,899 | -0.18% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 3,917 | 0.46% | estimation process |
People born in Canaan (1)
American restaurateur Odessa Piper was born in Canaan
Schools in Canaan
College & universities near Canaan, NH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 440004 | Upper Valley Educators Institute | Lebanon (NH) | 03766-1358 |
Stations (30)
Amtrak & bus stations near Canaan, NH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| WRJ | White River Junction | 102 Railroad Row | RAIL |
| PMO | Plymouth, New Hampshire | 83 Main St. | BUS |
| NHN | New Hampton, New Hampshire | 325 Route 104 | BUS |
| WNM | Windsor station | 26 Depot Ave | RAIL |
| TLT | Tilton, New Hampshire | I-93 and US hwy 3 | BUS |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Canaan , Ohio township in Wayne County, Ohio with a population of 4,989 people.
- Canaan , Maine human settlement in Somerset County, Maine, United States of America with a population of 2,168 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 Grafton County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Grafton County , NH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon | 13,808 | City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Hanover | 11,555 | Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Plymouth | 6,916 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Littleton | 5,902 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Enfield | 4,564 | Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Haverhill | 4,555 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Bristol | 3,156 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Bethlehem | 2,656 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Thornton | 2,553 | Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States |
| Holderness | 2,131 | Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire |
| Ashland | 2,067 | Town in New Hampshire |
| Lincoln | 1,775 | Town in New Hampshire, United States |
| Lyme | 1,685 | Town in New London County, Connecticut, United States |
| Alexandria | 1,628 | Town in Grafton County, New Hampshire |
| Lisbon | 1,587 | Town in New Hampshire, USA |
| Rumney | 1,575 | City in Grafton County, New Hampshire, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Canaan distances to largest New Hampshire cities
