Canaan township, Ohio
Canaan township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Canaan township is a geographic entity located in Madison County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 2,709. The land area covers 34.81 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 2,709 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 40.5 yrs | ±3.6 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 968 | ±128 | 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 | 968 | ±128 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 968 | ±128 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | $311,800 | ±$51,751 |
| Median Gross Rent | $795 | ±$472 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $80,433 | ±$15,532 |
| Per Capita Income | $46,758 | ±$8,445 |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% | ±4.5% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 157 | ±119 |
| Unemployment Rate | 1.2% | ±1.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,288 | ±146 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 90.7% | ±8.4% |
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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TOWNSHIP OF CANAAN
GUS Population: 2,724 (2024)
ID: 186977
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
8055 US HIGHWAY 42 SOUTH, PLAIN CITY OH 43064
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GUS Population: 45,531 (2024)
ID: 110683
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: CLERK
1 N MAIN ST, LONDON OH 43140-1068
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Plain City, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Powell, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-02 | Hilliard, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Galloway, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Dublin, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Hilliard, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Columbus, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Upper Arlington, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | Hilliard, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Grove City, OH |
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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Rosedale Bible College
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College | 8.0 mi away | 2270 Rosedale Rd, Irwin, OH, 43029 |
7408571311
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PLAIN CITY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 4.1 mi away | 305 W. MAIN ST., PLAIN CITY, OH, 43064 |
(614) 873-4912
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Academia Medical Institute
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College Vocational | 13.4 mi away | 3445 South Boulevard, Columbus, OH, 43204-0000 |
6142794900
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HURT/BATTELLE MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 8.3 mi away | 270 LILLY CHAPEL RD., WEST JEFFERSON, OH, 43162 |
(614) 879-8448
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Aveda Institute-Columbus
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College Vocational | 14.0 mi away | 889 Bethel Road, Columbus, OH, 43214 |
6142912421
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HILLIARD BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 4500 HICKORY CHASE WAY, HILLIARD, OH, 43026 |
(614) 645-2275
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The Spa School
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College | 15.4 mi away | 5050 N High, Columbus, OH, 43214 |
6142525252
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DUBLIN BRANCH LIBRARY
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Library | 10.7 mi away | 75 N HIGH STREET, DUBLIN, OH, 43017 |
(614) 645-2275
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Pontifical College Josephinum
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College | 15.9 mi away | 7625 N High Street, Columbus, OH, 43235-1499 |
6148855585
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WESTLAND AREA BRANCH
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Library | 12.0 mi away | 4740 W. BROAD ST., COLUMBUS, OH, 43228 |
(614) 878-1301
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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 MARYSVILLE, OH US, located 9.8 miles from Canaan township. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 35.0° | 20.6° | 27.8° | 2.68" | 7.0" |
| February | 38.9° | 22.9° | 30.9° | 2.29" | 6.6" |
| March | 49.6° | 30.8° | 40.2° | 3.02" | 4.1" |
| April | 63.0° | 41.0° | 52.0° | 3.86" | 0.1" |
| May | 73.6° | 51.8° | 62.7° | 4.52" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.7° | 60.8° | 71.2° | 4.85" | 0.0" |
| July | 84.9° | 64.4° | 74.7° | 4.15" | 0.0" |
| August | 83.5° | 62.4° | 73.0° | 3.41" | 0.0" |
| September | 77.5° | 54.7° | 66.1° | 3.20" | 0.0" |
| October | 65.0° | 43.8° | 54.4° | 2.72" | 0.0" |
| November | 50.9° | 33.7° | 42.3° | 2.90" | 0.7" |
| December | 39.6° | 26.1° | 32.9° | 2.88" | 5.5" |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plain City village | Village | 4.2 mi | — |
| Unionville Center village | Village | 5.9 mi | — |
| Plumwood CDP | CDP | 6.5 mi | — |
| West Jefferson village | Village | 7.1 mi | — |
| New California CDP | CDP | 7.3 mi | — |
| Lake Darby CDP | CDP | 8.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3909711234. • 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.