Canaan, Vermont
Canaan: town in Vermont
About
Canaan is a town located in the county of Essex in the U.S. state of Vermont. Its population at the 2010 census was 972 and a population density of 11 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 912 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Canaan
| Population | 912 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Vermont (United States) |
| County | Essex County |
| Phone Area Codes | 802 |
| Area | 86.6 km2 |
| Latitude & Longitude | 44.9962,-71.5384 |
| Altitude | 1,355 feet / 413 meters |
| Time Zone | America/New_York |
| Local time | 20:59:03 (22nd April 2026) |
| Postal code | 05903 |
| Density | 11 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | -6.58% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 45℉ Slight Chance Snow Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Canaan is located at 44°59'46"N 71°32'18"W (44.9961600, -71.5384200).
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Weather
A slight chance of snow showers before 10am, then a slight chance of rain and snow showers between 10am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. S...
7-Day ForecastDemographics
According to census records, the population of Canaan decreased by 6.58% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 972 | - | census |
| 2011 | 971 | -0.1% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 953 | -1.89% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 945 | -0.85% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 934 | -1.18% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 935 | 0.11% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 937 | 0.21% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 926 | -1.19% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 930 | 0.43% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 921 | -0.98% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 912 | -0.99% | estimation process |
Nearby Transit Stations (6)
Rail and bus stations connected to Canaan, VT. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIN | Berlin, New Hampshire | 318 Glen Ave | BUS |
| LTL | Littleton, New Hampshire | 336 Cottage St. | BUS |
| LNN | Lincoln, New Hampshire | Main and Franklin Sts. | BUS |
| NCW | North Conway, NH | 2760 White Mountain Highway | BUS |
| CAY | Conway, New Hampshire | 392 West Main St. | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Canaan.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| West Stewartstown Post Office | West Stewartstown (NH) | 03597 |
| Canaan Post Office | Canaan (VT) | 05903 |
| Beecher Fall Post Office | Beecher Falls (VT) | 05902 |
| Colebrook Post Office | Colebrook (NH) | 03576 |
| Pittsburg Post Office | Pittsburg (NH) | 03592 |
Other places with the same name (5)
- 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, 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.
Other cities in Essex County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Essex County , VT.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Lunenburg | 1,322 | Town in Vermont |
| Concord | 1,204 | Town in Vermont, United States |
| East Haven | 294 | Town in Vermont |
| Guildhall | 245 | Town in Essex County, Vermont, United States |
| Bloomfield | 234 | Town in Essex County, Vermont, USA |
| Maidstone | 193 | Town in Vermont |
| Norton | 156 | Town in Vermont |
| Granby | 82 | Town in Essex County, Vermont, United States |
| Victory | 63 | Town in Vermont |
| Averill | 25 | Unorganized town in Essex County, Vermont, United States |