Demographics & People — New Canaan, Connecticut
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 7,032 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,600 |
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| Median Age | 43.1 |
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| Total Households | 2,726 |
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| Family Households | 1,901 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.228 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,964 |
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| Black or African American | 115 |
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| Asian | 532 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 209 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,716 |
| Irish | 1,636 |
| English | 1,116 |
| Other groups | 855 |
| Italian | 703 |
| German | 654 |
| Polish | 351 |
| French (except Basque) | 287 |
| Iranian | 272 |
| Scottish | 262 |
Language
| English Only | 5,356 |
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| Spanish | 177 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,666 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 312 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,286 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 38.5 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 31.0% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for New Canaan, Connecticut.
