Canaan town, Maine
Canaan town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Canaan town is a geographic entity located in Somerset County, Maine. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,219. The land area covers 41.16 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,219 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.2 yrs | ±6.1 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 901 | ±140 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,076 | ±129 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 901 | ±140 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 175 | ±69 |
| Median Home Value | $159,900 | ±$28,155 |
| Median Gross Rent | $922 | ±$252 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $57,781 | ±$12,505 |
| Per Capita Income | $29,477 | ±$3,524 |
| Poverty Rate | 12.9% | ±4.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 262 | ±91 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.5% | ±3% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,007 | ±210 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 76.9% | ±6.8% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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TOWN OF CANAAN
GUS Population: 2,201 (2024)
ID: 127954
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: TAX COLLECTOR TREASURER
PO BOX 68, CANAAN ME 04924-0068
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COUNTY OF SOMERSET
GUS Population: 51,338 (2024)
ID: 105827
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: DEPUTY ACCOUNTING ADMINISTRATOR
41 COURT ST, 1, SKOWHEGAN ME 04976-1851
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Canaan | PK-05 | Canaan, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | Athens, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-06 | Benton, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-03 | Skowhegan, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | Clinton, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-KG | Skowhegan, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | Cornville, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Unity, ME | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-03 | Waterville, ME | |
| 9 Nearby | 8-16 | HINCKLEY, ME |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Kennebec Valley Community College
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College | 13.4 mi away | 92 Western Ave, Fairfield, ME, 04937-1367 |
2074535000
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CANAAN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 1.7 mi away | 22 HINCKLEY ROAD, CANAAN, ME, 04924 |
(207) 474-6397
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Colby College
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College | 16.1 mi away | 4000 Mayflower Hill Drive, Waterville, ME, 04901-8840 |
2078594000
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PITTSFIELD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.0 mi away | 110 LIBRARY STREET, PITTSFIELD, ME, 04967 |
(207) 487-5880
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Thomas College
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College | 18.7 mi away | 180 W River Rd, Waterville, ME, 04901-5097 |
2078591111
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HARTLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.4 mi away | 16 MILL STREET, HARTLAND, ME, 04943 |
(207) 938-4702
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SKOWHEGAN FREE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 9 ELM STREET, SKOWHEGAN, ME, 04976 |
(207) 474-9072
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BROWN MEMORIAL LIBRARY - CLINTON
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Library | 10.1 mi away | 53 RAILROAD STREET, CLINTON, ME, 04927 |
(207) 426-8686
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NORRIDGEWOCK PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.4 mi away | 40 MERCER RD., NORRIDGEWOCK, ME, 04957 |
(207) 634-2828
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LAWRENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 13.7 mi away | 33 LAWRENCE AVENUE, FAIRFIELD, ME, 04937 |
(207) 453-6867
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at HARMONY, ME US, located 11.4 miles from Canaan town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.6° | 2.9° | 16.3° | 3.17" | 17.1" |
| February | 32.2° | 3.1° | 17.7° | 2.64" | 20.3" |
| March | 41.3° | 14.3° | 27.8° | 3.37" | 16.0" |
| April | 54.2° | 28.3° | 41.3° | 3.79" | 4.4" |
| May | 67.2° | 40.5° | 53.9° | 3.51" | 0.0" |
| June | 75.7° | 50.4° | 63.1° | 4.39" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.4° | 55.6° | 68.5° | 3.74" | 0.0" |
| August | 80.2° | 53.5° | 66.9° | 3.68" | 0.0" |
| September | 72.8° | 45.2° | 59.0° | 3.62" | 0.0" |
| October | 59.3° | 34.6° | 46.9° | 4.92" | 0.4" |
| November | 46.3° | 24.7° | 35.5° | 3.95" | 4.5" |
| December | 34.8° | 12.7° | 23.8° | 3.86" | 16.1" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartland CDP | CDP | 8.1 mi | — |
| Skowhegan CDP | CDP | 8.1 mi | — |
| Pittsfield CDP | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
| Clinton CDP | CDP | 9.9 mi | — |
| Norridgewock CDP | CDP | 11.4 mi | — |
| Fairfield CDP | CDP | 13.6 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 2302509935. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.