Canaan township, Ohio
Canaan township profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Canaan township is a geographic entity located in Morrow County, Ohio. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 920. The land area covers 27.45 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 920 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 44.9 yrs | ±10.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 405 | ±190 | 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 | 405 | ±190 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 405 | ±190 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 0 | ±13 |
| Median Home Value | $159,100 | ±$126,777 |
| Median Gross Rent | Suppressed | — |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $72,555 | ±$43,693 |
| Per Capita Income | $27,755 | ±$10,905 |
| Poverty Rate | 0.8% | ±1.3% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 8 | ±13 |
| Unemployment Rate | 7.5% | ±9.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 393 | ±205 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 100% | ±0% |
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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GUS Population: 911 (2024)
ID: 186980
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: FISCAL OFFICER
2170 STATE ROUTE 95, EDISON OH 43320
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GUS Population: 35,927 (2024)
ID: 172267
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COMMISSIONER
80 N WALNUT ST, STE A, MOUNT GILEAD OH 43338-1359
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Marion, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Marion, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Ashley, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | Bucyrus, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | Bucyrus, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Bucyrus, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-04 | Cardington, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Cardington, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 05-08 | Cardington, OH | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | Crestline, 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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Tri-Rivers Career Center
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College Vocational | 8.3 mi away | 2222 Marion - Mt. Gilead Rd, Marion, OH, 43302-8914 |
7403898542
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MT GILEAD PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 6.0 mi away | 41 E. HIGH ST., MT. GILEAD, OH, 43338 |
(419) 947-5866
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Marion Technical College
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College | 9.4 mi away | 1467 Mount Vernon Ave, Marion, OH, 43302-5694 |
7403894636
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CARDINGTON-LINCOLN BS1
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 128 E. MAIN ST., CARDINGTON, OH, 43315 |
(419) 864-8181
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Ohio State University-Marion Campus
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College | 9.4 mi away | 1461 Mount Vernon Ave, Marion, OH, 43302-5695 |
7403896786
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CARDINGTON-LINCOLN PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 7.3 mi away | 128 E. MAIN ST., CARDINGTON, OH, 43315 |
(419) 864-8181
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Ross Medical Education Center-Ontario
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College Vocational | 20.6 mi away | 2150 West 4th Street, Ontario, OH, 44906-1246 |
4197472206
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MARION PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 10.8 mi away | 445 E. CHURCH ST., MARION, OH, 43302 |
(740) 387-0992
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Apex Academy Hair Skin Nails School of Cosmetology
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College Vocational | 21.1 mi away | 1788 West Fourth Street, Ontario, OH, 44906-1793 |
4197098512
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GALION PUBLIC LIBRARY ASSOCIATION
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Library | 11.1 mi away | 123 N. MARKET ST., GALION, OH, 44833 |
(419) 468-3203
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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 MARION MUNI AP, OH US, located 7.9 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 | 34.3° | 19.0° | 26.7° | 2.39" | — |
| February | 37.4° | 21.2° | 29.3° | 2.03" | — |
| March | 47.9° | 29.1° | 38.5° | 2.62" | — |
| April | 61.3° | 38.8° | 50.0° | 3.88" | — |
| May | 72.1° | 50.1° | 61.1° | 3.98" | — |
| June | 80.2° | 59.5° | 69.9° | 4.24" | — |
| July | 83.6° | 62.4° | 73.0° | 3.42" | — |
| August | 81.8° | 60.5° | 71.1° | 3.24" | — |
| September | 75.9° | 53.0° | 64.4° | 3.51" | — |
| October | 63.7° | 42.5° | 53.1° | 2.76" | — |
| November | 50.0° | 32.6° | 41.3° | 2.87" | — |
| December | 38.8° | 24.7° | 31.7° | 2.61" | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caledonia village | Village | 3.6 mi | — |
| Edison village | Village | 4.2 mi | — |
| Mount Gilead village | Village | 5.7 mi | — |
| Iberia CDP | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
| Candlewood Lake CDP | CDP | 7.4 mi | — |
| Cardington village | Village | 7.4 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3911711248. • 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.