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Canaan, IN
Census-designated place in Jefferson County, Indiana.
Population
120
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
425
ZIP codes
0
Canaan and its ZIP codes
Canaan at a glance
- Canaan is about 2.2 times as dense as Indiana as a whole.
Local data for Canaan, IN
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Jefferson County. PPP loans are for Canaan.
Unemployment rate
3.7%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,876
12,834 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,391
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$223M
FY 2026, $6,733 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Canaan, IN, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
321
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
76
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
88° / 24°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Canaan, IN, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.6%
U.S. 33.3% +4.3 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
18.2%
U.S. 12.8% +5.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.7%
U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts
Cities near Canaan
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Cross PlainsCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 0.5 |
| MadisonCity | 9 mi | 8.6 |
| BrooksburgTown | 9.4 mi | 0.1 |
| New MarionCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Milton, KYCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| DupontTown | 12 mi | 1 |
| LambCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| VersaillesTown | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| HanoverTown | 14 mi | 2.2 |
| Prestonville, KYCity | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| Carrollton, KYCity | 14 mi | 2 |
| VevayTown | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| ElrodCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.7 |
| HoltonTown | 15 mi | 1.8 |
| KentCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 0.1 |
| Ghent, KYCity | 16 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Canaan, IN in?
- Canaan is in Jefferson County, Indiana.
- What is the population of Canaan, IN?
- About 120 people live in Canaan, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Canaan?
- Nearby places include Cross Plains (7.6 mi), Madison (9 mi), Brooksburg (9.4 mi), New Marion (10 mi), Milton, KY (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023