| Place Name | Canaan |
| Place Type | Census Designated Place |
| ZIP Code(s) | 06018 |
| County | Litchfield County |
| Area Code(s) | 860,959 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2022) | 1,177 |
| Population Growth Rate (2010-19) | -1.82% |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 85.51% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Torrington, CT |
| US Congressional District(s) | Connecticut 5th |
| State House Districts | 64 |
| State Senate Districts | 30 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 85.51% |
| African American | 3.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 10.75% |