Demographics in New Canaan, CT

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is New Canaan?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

7,032

Male

3,210

45.6%

Female

3,822

54.4%

Median Age

44.6

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

84.8%

Black

1.6%

Hispanic

3.0%

Asian

7.6%

Two or More

3.2%

Other

2.8%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

50.3%

High School or Higher

55.5%

Foreign Born

16.7%

Veterans

4.8%

Married

45.8%

Avg Household Size

2.6

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

New Canaan, CT has a population of 7,032 with a median age of 44.6. The racial makeup is 84.8% White, 3.0% Hispanic, 1.6% Black, 7.6% Asian. About 50.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 16.7%.