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Cana, VA
Census-designated place in Carroll County, Virginia. ZIP codes: 24317.
Population
964
Land area
7.9sq mi
People per sq mi
122
ZIP codes
1
Cana and its ZIP codes
Cana at a glance
- Cana is 45% less dense than Virginia as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $61,607 a year, 34% less than the Virginia figure of $93,170.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $129,700 (66% below Virginia) and median rent is $1,083 a month.
Local data for Cana, VA
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cana, VA, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,607
Poverty rate
15.4%
Median home value
$129,700
Median rent
$1,083/mo
Homeownership
65.9%
Bachelor's or higher
23.9%
Median age
47.6
Average commute
26.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Italian Americans (93), Irish Americans (89), German Americans (39).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carroll County. PPP loans are for Cana.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -1.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$42,732
5,796 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$225M
FY 2026, $7,703 per person
How people get to work
Cana, VA, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone97.4%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cana, VA, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
571
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
28
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 25°F
50.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cana, VA, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.9%
U.S. 33.3% +9.6 pts
Diabetes
15.8%
U.S. 12.1% +3.7 pts
Smoking
19.5%
U.S. 12.8% +6.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.2%
U.S. 11.1% -0.9 pts
ZIP codes in Cana
1 in or overlapping Cana. Population shown
Cities near Cana
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Fancy GapCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 4 |
| Toast, NCCensus-designated place | 6.5 mi | 1.5 |
| Mount Airy, NCCity | 6.5 mi | 11.7 |
| Flat Rock, NCCensus-designated place | 7.6 mi | 2.6 |
| White Plains, NCCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 4 |
| Lowgap, NCCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| HillsvilleTown | 12 mi | 9.7 |
| WoodlawnCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 19.2 |
| Dobson, NCTown | 14 mi | 2 |
| GalaxCity | 15 mi | 8.2 |
| Pilot Mountain, NCTown | 18 mi | 2 |
| BaywoodCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| Meadows of DanCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 1.2 |
| FriesTown | 19 mi | 0.6 |
| HilltownCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Stevens CreekCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cana, VA in?
- Cana is in Carroll County, Virginia.
- What ZIP codes are in Cana, VA?
- ZIP codes in or overlapping Cana include 24317.
- What is the population of Cana, VA?
- About 964 people live in Cana, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cana?
- Nearby places include Fancy Gap (6 mi), Toast, NC (6.5 mi), Mount Airy, NC (6.5 mi), Flat Rock, NC (7.6 mi), White Plains, NC (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023