| Place Name | Canaan |
| Place Type | Town |
| ZIP Code(s) | 12029 |
| County | Columbia County |
| Area Code(s) | 518,838 |
| Timezone | Eastern Standard Time (EST) |
| Population (2021) | 1,762 |
| Majority Ethnicity | White 91.63% |
| Metro/Micro Stats Area | Hudson, NY |
| US Congressional District(s) | New York 19th |
| State Assembly Districts | 107 |
| State Senate Districts | 43 |
| Race/Ethnicy | Percentage of Population (2021) |
|---|---|
| White | 91.63% |
| African American | 5.73% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1.26% |
| Native American | 0% |
| Hawaiin/Pacific Islander | 1.38% |