| Community Contact | Town of Canaan Mike Samson, Town Administrator PO Box 38 Canaan, NH 03741 |
| Telephone | (603) 523-4501 |
| Fax | (603) 523-4526 |
| townadmin@canaannh.org | |
| Web Site | www.canaannh.org |
| Municipal Office Hours | Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 am - 4 pm, Tuesday, Thursday, 8 am - 1 pm, Saturday 8 am - 12 noon |
| County | Grafton |
| Labor Market Area | Lebanon NH-VT Micro-NECTA, NH Portion |
| Tourism Region | Dartmouth-Lake Sunapee |
| Planning Commission | Upper Valley Lake Sunapee |
| Regional Development | Grafton County Economic Development Council |
| Election Districts | |
| US Congress | District 2 |
| Executive Council | District 1 |
| State Senate | District 5 |
| State Representative | Grafton County Districts 11, 16 |
| Incorporated: 1761 |
| Origin: First chartered in 1761, the town probably took its name from the hometown of early settlers from Canaan, Connecticut. Not all the grantees became permanent settlers, and a new charter was issued in 1769. According to the Canaan Historical Society, the first train passed through in November 1847 with Daniel Webster on board, and the railroad operations sparked rapid business growth in Canaan Village. |
| Villages and Place Names: Canaan Center, Canaan Street, West Canaan |
| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 504 residents in 1790 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Canaan totaled 2,380 over 52 years, from 1,507 in 1960 to 3,887 in 2012. The largest decennial percent change was a 28 percent increase, which occurred between 1960 and 1970, and also between 1970 and 1980. The 2012 Census estimate for Canaan was 3,887 residents, ranking 97th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2010 (US Census Bureau): 73.4 persons per square mile of land area. Canaan contains 53.3 square miles of land area and 1.8 square miles of inland water area. |
| MUNICIPAL SERVICES | |
|---|---|
| Type of Government | Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2013 | $3,658,123 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2012 | $7,216,201 |
| Zoning Ordinance | None |
| Master Plan | 2006 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan | Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By | Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Planning; Budget; Library; Cemetery; Trust Funds; Checklist |
| Appointed: | Conservation; Recreation; Historic District; Capital Improvement; Meeting House Preservation; Museum Curators |
| Public Library | Canaan Town |
| EMERGENCY SERVICES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Police Department | Full-time | |
| Fire Department | Volunteer | |
| Emergency Medical Service | Volunteer | |
| Nearest Hospital(s) | Distance | Staffed Beds |
| Dartmouth-Hitchcock Med Ctr, Lebanon | 17 miles | 388 |
| Alice Peck Day Memorial, Lebanon | 15 miles | 25 |
| UTILITIES | |
|---|---|
| Electric Supplier | NH Electric Coop; National Grid |
| Natural Gas Supplier | None |
| Water Supplier | Canaan Water Department |
| Sanitation | Canaan Sewer Dept |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant | Yes |
| Solid Waste Disposal | |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | None |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | No |
| Recycling Program | Voluntary |
| Telephone Company | Fairpoint |
| Cellular Telephone Access | Limited |
| Cable Television Access | Yes |
| Public Access Television Station | No |
| High Speed Internet Service: | |
| Business | Limited |
| Residential | Limited |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Adminstration) PROPERTY TAXES | |
|---|---|
| 2012 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) | $23.88 |
| 2012 Equalization Ratio | 90.6 |
| 2012 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) | $21.83 |
| 2012 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type | |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 83.2% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 13.7% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 3.0% |
| (ACS 2008-2012) HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,905 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached | 1,381 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: | |
| Two to Four Units in Structure | 57 |
| Five or More Units in Structure | 29 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units | 438 |
| (US Census Bureau) DEMOGRAPHICS | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | Community | County |
| 2012 | 3,887 | 89,181 |
| 2010 | 3,909 | 89,118 |
| 2000 | 3,320 | 81,826 |
| 1990 | 3,048 | 74,998 |
| 1980 | 2,456 | 65,806 |
| 1970 | 1,923 | 54,914 |
| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2008-2012 | ||
| Population by Gender | ||
| Male: 2,059 | Female: 1,813 | |
| Population by Age Group | ||
| Under age 5 | 123 | |
| Age 5 to 19 | 638 | |
| Age 20 to 34 | 585 | |
| Age 35 to 54 | 1,289 | |
| Age 55 to 64 | 630 | |
| Age 65 and over | 607 | |
| Median Age | 47 years | |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over | ||
| High school graduate or higher | 91.1% | |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.2% | |
| (ACS 2008-2012) ANNUAL INCOME, 2012 (Inflation Adjusted Dollars) |
|
|---|---|
| Per capita income | $27,968 |
| Median family income | $67,024 |
| Median household income | $61,731 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers | |
| Male | $44,250 |
| Female | $38,929 |
| Individuals below the poverty level | 7.2% |
| (NHES - ELMI) LABOR FORCE | ||
|---|---|---|
| Annual Average | 2002 | 2012 |
| Civilian Labor Force | 1,920 | 2,379 |
| Employed | 1,876 | 2,275 |
| Unemployed | 44 | 104 |
| Unemployment Rate | 2.3% | 4.4% |
| (NHES - ELMI) EMPLOYMENT & WAGES | ||
|---|---|---|
| Annual Average Covered Employment | 2002 | 2012 |
| Goods Producing Industries | ||
| Average Employment | 56 | 61 |
| Average Weekly Wage | $452 | $838 |
| Service Providing Industries | ||
| Average Employment | 171 | 324 |
| Average Weekly Wage | $497 | $673 |
| Total Private Industry | ||
| Average Employment | 227 | 385 |
| Average Weekly Wage | $486 | $699 |
| Government (Federal, State, and Local) | ||
| Average Employment | 275 | 250 |
| Average Weekly Wage | $482 | $743 |
| Total, Private plus Government | ||
| Average Employment | 502 | 635 |
| Average Weekly Wage | $484 | $717 |
| n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards | ||
| (NH Dept. of Education) EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schools students attend: | Grades K-12 are part of Mascoma Valley Regional (Canaan, Dorchester, Enfield, Grafton, Orange) | SAU 62 | ||
| Career Technology Center(s): | Hartford Area Career and Technical Center, White River Junction VT | Region: 7 | ||
| Educational Facilities | Elementary | Middle/Junior High | High School | Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Grade Levels | P K 1-4 | 5-8 | 9-12 | 6-9 |
| Total Enrollment | 278 | 358 | 390 | 215 |
| 2013 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): | Total Facilities: 5 | Total Capacity: 143 | ||
| Nearest Community/Technical College: River Valley | ||||
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Dartmouth; Colby-Sawyer; Lebanon | ||||
| LARGEST BUSINESSES | PRODUCT/SERVICE | EMPLOYEES | ESTABLISHED |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cardigan School | Private school | 50 | |
| Barker Steel | Steel fabrication | 40 | 1999 |
| CLE | Race track | 25 | |
| Mitchell Paddles, Inc. | Canoe paddles | 5 | 1980 |
| Town of Canaan | Municipal services | 20 | 1761 |
| Mascoma Valley Regional School District | Education | 117 | |
| (Distance estimated from city/town hall) TRANSPORTATION | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Road Access | US Routes | 4 | |
| State Routes | 118 | ||
| Nearest Interstate, Exit | I-89, Exit 17 | ||
| Distance | 10 miles | ||
| Railroad | No | ||
| Public Transportation | Advance Transit | ||
| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation | |||
| Lebanon Municipal | |||
| Runway | 5,496 ft. asphalt | ||
| Lighted? | Yes | Navigational Aids? | Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service | |||
| Lebanon Municipal | Distance | 18 miles | |
| Number of Passsenger Airlines Serving Airport | 1 | ||
| Driving distance to selected cities: | |||
| Manchester, NH | 80 miles | ||
| Portland, ME | 172 miles | ||
| Boston, MA | 130 miles | ||
| New York City, NY | 283 miles | ||
| Montreal, Quebec | 202 miles | ||
| (ACS 2008-2012) COMMUTING TO WORK | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Workers 16 years and over | |||
| Drove alone, car/truck/van | 79.5% | ||
| Carpooled, car/truck/van | 11.0% | ||
| Public transportation | 1.2% | ||
| Walked | 0.9% | ||
| Other Means | 5.4% | ||
| Worked at home | 2.0% | ||
| Mean Travel Time to Work | 26.9 minutes | ||
| Percent of Working Residents: | (ACS 2008-2012) | ||
| Working in community of residence | 24.1% | ||
| Commuting to another NH community | 66.2% | ||
| Commuting out-of-state | 9.7% | ||
| RECREATION, ATTRACTIONS, AND EVENTS | |
|---|---|
| X | Municipal Parks |
| YMCA/YWCA | |
| Boys Club/Girls Club | |
| Golf Courses | |
| Swimming: Indoor Facility | |
| Swimming: Outdoor Facility | |
| Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity | |
| Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility | |
| Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility | |
| Bowling Facilities | |
| X | Museums |
| Cinemas | |
| Performing Arts Facilities | |
| Tourists Attractions | |
| X | Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) |
| X | Youth Sports: Baseball |
| X | Youth Sports: Soccer |
| Youth Sports: Football | |
| X | Youth Sports: Basketball |
| Youth Sports: Hockey | |
| X | Campgrounds |
| X | Fishing/Hunting |
| X | Boating/Marinas |
| X | Snowmobile Trails |
| X | Bicycle Trails |
| X | Cross Country Skiing |
| X | Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
| Overnight or Day Camps | |
| Nearest Ski Area(s): Dartmouth Skiway | |
| Source: Economic and Labor Market Information Bureau commpunity profiles Grafton County profile PDF |
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