Cana, Virginia facts for kids
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Cana, Virginia
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Roadside scene in Cana, near the North Carolina state line
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Location of Cana, Virginia
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| Country | United States |
| State | Virginia |
| County | Carroll |
| Area | |
| • Total | 7.9 sq mi (20.5 km2) |
| • Land | 7.9 sq mi (20.5 km2) |
| • Water | 0.0 sq mi (0.0 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,440 ft (439 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,254 |
| • Density | 158.7/sq mi (61.17/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC−5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
24317
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| Area code(s) | 276 |
| FIPS code | 51-12600 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1492702 |
Cana (pronounced KAY-nuh) is a small community in Carroll County, Virginia, in the United States. It's known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's an area that the government counts for population, but it's not an official city or town.
In 2010, about 1,254 people lived in Cana. This was a small increase from 1,228 people in 2000. Cana is special because it's the only CDP in Carroll County that is not located in the Appalachian Mountains. Instead, it's in the Virginia Piedmont region.
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Exploring Cana's Location
Cana is located at coordinates 36.584150 degrees North and -80.670186 degrees West. This helps us find it on a map!
Where is Cana on the Map?
A major road, U.S. Route 52, goes right through Cana. This road is very close to the border with North Carolina. So, if you're driving on US Highway 52 near the North Carolina line, you're likely passing through Cana.
How Big is Cana?
According to the United States Census Bureau, Cana covers an area of about 7.9 square miles (which is about 20.5 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in Cana?
The census helps us learn about the people living in Cana. In 2000, there were 1,228 people living there. These people made up 520 households, with 362 of them being families.
Population Details
The population density of Cana was about 155 people for every square mile. This means the area isn't too crowded. Most people living in Cana in 2000 were White (about 97%). A smaller number were from other racial backgrounds. About 2.7% of the population identified as Hispanic or Latino.
Households and Families
Out of all the households in Cana:
- About 28% had children under 18 living with them.
- Nearly 58% were married couples living together.
- About 9% were led by a female without a husband present.
- Around 29% of households were individuals living alone.
- About 11% of households had someone aged 65 or older living by themselves.
The average household in Cana had about 2.36 people. For families, the average size was about 2.90 people.
Age Groups in Cana
The population of Cana is spread across different age groups:
- About 22% of the people were under 18 years old.
- Around 7.7% were between 18 and 24 years old.
- The largest group, about 29.4%, was between 25 and 44 years old.
- About 26.9% were between 45 and 64 years old.
- Around 13.6% were 65 years old or older.
The average age of people in Cana was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were about 93 males.
Income and Economy
In 2000, the average income for a household in Cana was $27,625 per year. For families, the average income was higher, at $38,625 per year.
The average income for each person in Cana was $14,859. About 6.6% of families and 12.1% of all people in Cana lived below the poverty line. This included about 9.5% of those under 18 and 22.2% of those aged 65 or older.
