Elementary School District · CT
Canaan School District
Canaan School District is a elementary school district in Connecticut with a community population of 1,175. The median household income is $89,632 and the median age is 54.2.
1,175
Population
36
People / sq mi
$89,632
Median Income
54.2
Median Age
Canaan School District covers 33 sq mi of land at 35.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 90.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 53.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$89,632
Median Household Income
$54,648
Per Capita Income
18.6%
Poverty Rate
1.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$469,400
Median Home Value
$1,830
Median Rent
83.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
96.1%
High School+
49.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Canaan School District serves a community with a population of 1,175 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This elementary school district is located in Connecticut.
The median household income in Canaan School District is $89,632, with a per capita income of $54,648. The poverty rate is 18.6%.
Canaan School District is 90.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 53.1% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Canaan School District, 96.1% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 49.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Canaan School District is $469,400, with a median rent of $1,830. The homeownership rate is 83.8%.
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Data for Canaan School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a elementary school district (GEOID: 0900630).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.