Canaan, Maine facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Canaan, Maine
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 Canaan, Maine
Location in Maine
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| Country | United States |
| State | Maine |
| County | Somerset |
| Area | |
| • Total | 42.13 sq mi (109.12 km2) |
| • Land | 41.16 sq mi (106.60 km2) |
| • Water | 0.97 sq mi (2.51 km2) |
| Elevation | 236 ft (72 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 2,193 |
| • Density | 53/sq mi (20.6/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
04924
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| Area code(s) | 207 |
| FIPS code | 23-09935 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0582385 |
Canaan is a small town located in Somerset County, Maine, United States. In 2020, about 2,193 people lived there.
Where is Canaan Located?
Canaan is in the state of Maine. It covers a total area of about 42.13 square miles (109.12 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, about 41.16 square miles (106.60 square kilometers). A smaller part, about 0.97 square miles (2.51 square kilometers), is water.
How Many People Live Here?
The number of people living in Canaan has changed a lot over the years. You can see how the population has grown and shrunk in the table below.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1790 | 132 | — | |
| 1800 | 720 | 445.5% | |
| 1810 | 1,275 | 77.1% | |
| 1820 | 1,470 | 15.3% | |
| 1830 | 1,076 | −26.8% | |
| 1840 | 1,379 | 28.2% | |
| 1850 | 1,696 | 23.0% | |
| 1860 | 1,715 | 1.1% | |
| 1870 | 1,472 | −14.2% | |
| 1880 | 1,281 | −13.0% | |
| 1890 | 1,130 | −11.8% | |
| 1900 | 977 | −13.5% | |
| 1910 | 874 | −10.5% | |
| 1920 | 822 | −5.9% | |
| 1930 | 714 | −13.1% | |
| 1940 | 717 | 0.4% | |
| 1950 | 785 | 9.5% | |
| 1960 | 800 | 1.9% | |
| 1970 | 904 | 13.0% | |
| 1980 | 1,189 | 31.5% | |
| 1990 | 1,636 | 37.6% | |
| 2000 | 2,017 | 23.3% | |
| 2010 | 2,275 | 12.8% | |
| 2020 | 2,193 | −3.6% | |
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Looking at the 2010 Census
In 2010, a census (a count of the population) showed that 2,275 people lived in Canaan. These people lived in 901 different homes. Most of the people living in Canaan were White. A small number were Native American or from other backgrounds.
The average age of people in Canaan in 2010 was about 38.8 years old. About a quarter of the residents were under 18 years old. This means Canaan is home to many families with children.
