Canaan, Ohio
Canaan: Township in Wayne County, Ohio
About
Canaan is a township located in the county of Wayne in the U.S. state of Ohio. Its population at the 2010 census was 4,875 and a population density of 132 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,989 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Canaan
| Population : | 4,989 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Ohio (United States) |
| County : | Wayne County |
| Area : | 37 km2 |
| Altitude : | 1,017 feet / 310 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:25:54 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 135 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | 2.29% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Canaan is located at 40°56'41"N 81°56'12"W (40.9447800, -81.9365300).
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Demographics
The population of Canaan increased by 2.29% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 4,875 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,927 | 1.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,940 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,957 | 0.34% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,976 | 0.38% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,986 | 0.2% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,998 | 0.24% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,993 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,980 | -0.26% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,984 | 0.08% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,989 | 0.1% | estimation process |
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Schools in Canaan
College & universities near Canaan, OH
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 433138 | Wayne County Schools Career Center | Smithville (OH) | 44677 |
Stations (4)
Amtrak & bus stations near Canaan, OH
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELY | Elyria | 410 East River Road | RAIL |
| CLE | Cleveland Lakefront station | 200 Cleveland Memorial Shoreway | RAIL |
| ALC | Alliance | 820 East Main Street | RAIL |
| SKY | Sandusky | 1200 North Depot St. | RAIL |
Post offices near Canaan
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Creston Post Office | Creston (OH) | 44217 |
Other places with the same name (6)
- Canaan , New Hampshire town in New Hamsphire with a population of 3,917 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 Wayne County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Wayne County , OH. (more)
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Orrville | 8,433 | City in ohio, USA |
| Rittman | 6,396 | City in Wayne County, Ohio, United States |
| Wooster | 4,768 | City in Ohio |
| Sterling | 4,577 | Unincorporated community in northwestern Milton Township, Wayne County, Ohio, United States |
| Doylestown | 3,075 | Village in Ohio, United States |
| Creston | 2,184 | Village in Ohio, United States |
| Dalton | 1,891 | Village in Wayne County, Ohio, United States |
| West Salem | 1,528 | Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Shreve | 1,526 | Village in Wayne County, Ohio, United States |
| Smithville | 1,261 | Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Apple Creek | 1,185 | Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Deer Creek | 970 | Township in Madison County, Ohio |
| Marshallville | 779 | Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Mount Eaton | 234 | Human settlement in Wayne County, Ohio, United States of America |
| Burbank | 199 | Village in Ohio, United States |
| Congress | 177 | Village in Ohio |
Distance to Other Cities
Canaan distances to largest Ohio cities
