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New Canaan School District
New Canaan School District is a unified school district in Connecticut with a community population of 20,870. The median household income is $250,001 and the median age is 42.1.
20,870
Population
940
People / sq mi
$250,001
Median Income
42.1
Median Age
New Canaan School District covers 22 sq mi of land at 940.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 81.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.1% |
| Asian | 58.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$250,001
Median Household Income
$143,695
Per Capita Income
2.3%
Poverty Rate
3.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$1,611,900
Median Home Value
$3,401
Median Rent
83.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
98.0%
High School+
82.5%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
New Canaan School District serves a community with a population of 20,870 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in Connecticut.
The median household income in New Canaan School District is $250,001, with a per capita income of $143,695. The poverty rate is 2.3%.
New Canaan School District is 81.8% White, 0.1% Black or African American, 58.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In New Canaan School District, 98.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 82.5% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in New Canaan School District is $1,611,900, with a median rent of $3,401. The homeownership rate is 83.7%.
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Data for New Canaan School District from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 0902700).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.