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{{Distinguish|South Canaan Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania}}
{{Distinguish|South Canaan Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=May 2024}}
{{infobox settlement
{{Infobox settlement
|name = Canaan, Pennsylvania
| name = Canaan, Pennsylvania
|official_name = Township of Canaan
| official_name = Township of Canaan
|settlement_type = [[Local government in Pennsylvania#Township|Second-class township]]
| settlement_type = [[Local government in Pennsylvania#Township|Second-class township]]


<!--images-->
<!--images-->
|image_skyline = USP Canaan.jpg
| image_skyline = USP Canaan.jpg
|image_alt = Entrance to white and green building with four columns.
| image_alt = Entrance to white and green building with four columns.
|image_caption = The [[United States Penitentiary, Canaan|United States Penitentiary, Canaan (USP Canaan)]], in Farview.
| image_caption = The [[United States Penitentiary, Canaan|United States Penitentiary, Canaan (USP Canaan)]], in Farview.


<!--maps-->
<!--maps-->
|image_map = Wayne County Pennsylvania incorporated and unincorporated areas Canaan township highlighted.svg
| image_map = Wayne County Pennsylvania incorporated and unincorporated areas Canaan township highlighted.svg
|mapsize = 260px
| mapsize = 260px
|map_caption = Location in [[Wayne County, Pennsylvania|Wayne County]] and the state of [[Pennsylvania]].
| map_caption = Location in [[Wayne County, Pennsylvania|Wayne County]] and the state of [[Pennsylvania]].


<!--location-->
<!--location-->
|coordinates =
| coordinates =
|subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
| subdivision_type = [[List of sovereign states|Country]]
|subdivision_name = United States
| subdivision_name = United States
|subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]]
| subdivision_type1 = [[U.S. state|State]]
|subdivision_name1 = [[Pennsylvania]]
| subdivision_name1 = [[Pennsylvania]]
|subdivision_type2 = [[Pennsylvania's congressional districts|US Congressional District]]
| subdivision_type2 = [[Pennsylvania's congressional districts|US Congressional District]]
|subdivision_name2 = [[Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district|PA-8]]
| subdivision_name2 = [[Pennsylvania's 8th congressional district|PA-8]]
|subdivision_type3 = [[Pennsylvania State Senate|State Senatorial District]]
| subdivision_type3 = [[Pennsylvania State Senate|State Senatorial District]]
|subdivision_name3 = [[Pennsylvania Senate, District 20|20]]
| subdivision_name3 = [[Pennsylvania Senate, District 20|20]]
|subdivision_type4 = [[Pennsylvania House of Representatives|State House of Representatives District]]
| subdivision_type4 = [[Pennsylvania House of Representatives|State House of Representatives District]]
|subdivision_name4 = [[Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 115|115]]
| subdivision_name4 = [[Pennsylvania House of Representatives, District 115|115]]
|subdivision_type5 = [[List of counties in Pennsylvania|County]]
| subdivision_type5 = [[List of counties in Pennsylvania|County]]
|subdivision_name5 = [[Wayne County, Pennsylvania|Wayne]]
| subdivision_name5 = [[Wayne County, Pennsylvania|Wayne]]
|subdivision_type6 = [[List of school districts in Pennsylvania|School District]]
| subdivision_type6 = [[List of school districts in Pennsylvania|School District]]
|subdivision_name6 = [[Western Wayne School District|Western Wayne]]<br>[[Western Wayne School District#Regions and constituent municipalities|Region I]]
| subdivision_name6 = [[Western Wayne School District|Western Wayne]]<br>[[Western Wayne School District#Regions and constituent municipalities|Region I]]


<!--government-->
<!--government-->
|established_title = Settled
| established_title = Settled
|established_date = 1783<ref name="Goodrich">{{cite book|last=Goodrich|first=Phineas G.|date=1992|orig-year=1880|title=History of Wayne County|location=Baltimore|publisher=Gateway Press, Inc.|page=172}}</ref>
| established_date = 1783<ref name="Goodrich">{{cite book|last=Goodrich|first=Phineas G.|date=1992|orig-year=1880|title=History of Wayne County|location=Baltimore|publisher=Gateway Press, Inc.|page=172}}</ref>
|founder = John Shaffer<ref name="Goodrich"/>
| founder = John Shaffer<ref name="Goodrich"/>
|established_title1 = [[Municipal Corporation|Incorporated]]
| established_title1 = [[Municipal Corporation|Incorporated]]
|established_date1 = March 21, 1798<br>''(original township of Wayne County)''
| established_date1 = March 21, 1798<br>''(original township of Wayne County)''
|named_for = [[Canaan]] ''(biblical name for the [[Levant]])''
| named_for = [[Canaan]] ''(biblical name for the [[Levant]])''
|government_type = [[Board of Supervisors#Other states|Board of Supervisors]]
| government_type = [[Board of Supervisors#Other states|Board of Supervisors]]
|leader_title = Board of Supervisors<ref>{{cite web|url=http://planning.co.wayne.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Municipal-Index1.pdf|title=Municipal Index|author=<!--staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|date=2011|website=Wayne County Planning Commission/GIS|publisher=WordPress|access-date=22 November 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141203074128/http://planning.co.wayne.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Municipal-Index1.pdf|archive-date=3 December 2014|url-status=dead|df=dmy-all}}</ref>
| leader_title = Board of Supervisors<ref>{{cite web|url=http://planning.co.wayne.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Municipal-Index1.pdf|title=Municipal Index|author=<!--staff writer(s); no by-line.-->|date=2011|website=Wayne County Planning Commission/GIS|publisher=WordPress|access-date=November 22, 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141203074128/http://planning.co.wayne.pa.us/wp-content/uploads/2011/05/Municipal-Index1.pdf|archive-date=December 3, 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
|leader_name =
| leader_name =
{{collapsible list
{{collapsible list
|title=Supervisors
|title=Supervisors
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|3=Ronald Shemanski
|3=Ronald Shemanski
}}
}}
|leader_title1 = [[United States House of Representatives|US Representative]]
| leader_title1 = [[United States House of Representatives|US Representative]]
|leader_name1 = [[Matt Cartwright]] ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]])
| leader_name1 = [[Matt Cartwright]] ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]])
|leader_title2 = State Senator
| leader_title2 = State Senator
|leader_name2 = [[Lisa Baker (Pennsylvania politician)|Lisa Baker]] ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]])
| leader_name2 = [[Lisa Baker (Pennsylvania politician)|Lisa Baker]] ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]])
|leader_title3 = State Representative
| leader_title3 = State Representative
|leader_name3 = [[Frank Farina (politician)|Frank Farina]] ([[Democratic Party (United States)|R]])
| leader_name3 = [[Frank Farina (politician)|Frank Farina]] ([[Democratic Party (United States)|R]])


<!--area-->
<!--area-->
|area_total_km2 = 49.71
| area_total_km2 = 49.71
|area_total_sq_mi = 19.19
| area_total_sq_mi = 19.19
|area_land_km2 = 47.29
| area_land_km2 = 47.29
|area_land_sq_mi = 18.26
| area_land_sq_mi = 18.26
|area_water_km2 = 2.43
| area_water_km2 = 2.43
|area_water_sq_mi = 0.94
| area_water_sq_mi = 0.94


<!--population-->
<!--population-->
|population_as_of = [[2010 United States Census|2010]]
| population_as_of = [[2010 United States Census|2010]]
|population_total = 3963
| population_total = 3963
|population_density_km2 = 84.32
| population_density_km2 = 84.32
|population_density_sq_mi = 218.38
| population_density_sq_mi = 218.38


<!--general information-->
<!--general information-->
|elevation_m = 477.9
| elevation_m = 477.9
|elevation_ft = 1568
| elevation_ft = 1568
|timezone = [[Eastern Standard Time Zone|Eastern (EST)]]
| timezone = [[Eastern Standard Time Zone|Eastern (EST)]]
|utc_offset = -5
| utc_offset = -5
|timezone_DST = [[Eastern Standard Time Zone|Eastern Daylight (EDT)]]
| timezone_DST = [[Eastern Standard Time Zone|Eastern Daylight (EDT)]]
|utc_offset_DST = -4
| utc_offset_DST = -4
|website = {{url|http://www.shepstone.net/canaan/canaan.html|Canaan Township}}
| website = {{URL|http://www.shepstone.net/canaan/canaan.html|Canaan Township}}


<!--area/postal code & others-->
<!--area/postal code & others-->
|area_code = [[Area codes 570 and 272|570]]
| area_code = [[Area codes 570 and 272|570]]
|blank_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
| blank_name = [[Geographic Names Information System|GNIS]] feature ID
|blank_info = 1217214<ref>{{cite gnis|id=1217214|name=Township of Canaan|entrydate=1 December 1989|accessdate=22 November 2014}}</ref>
| blank_info = 1217214<ref>{{cite gnis|id=1217214|name=Township of Canaan|entrydate=December 1, 1989|accessdate=November 22, 2014}}</ref>
|blank1_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
| blank1_name = [[Federal Information Processing Standard|FIPS code]]
|blank1_info = 42-127-11056<ref>{{cite American Factfinder|PA|township|4212711056|name=Canaan Township|source=age}}</ref>
| blank1_info = 42-127-11056<ref>{{cite American Factfinder|PA|township|4212711056|name=Canaan Township|source=age}}</ref>
|pop_est_as_of = 2016
| pop_est_as_of = 2016
|pop_est_footnotes = <ref name="USCensusEst2016"/>
| pop_est_footnotes = <ref name="USCensusEst2016"/>
|population_est = 3987
| population_est = 3987
|unit_pref = Imperial
| unit_pref = Imperial
|area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2016">{{cite web|title=2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2016_Gazetteer/2016_gaz_place_42.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=Aug 14, 2017}}</ref>
| area_footnotes = <ref name="CenPopGazetteer2016">{{cite web|title=2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/docs/maps-data/data/gazetteer/2016_Gazetteer/2016_gaz_place_42.txt|publisher=United States Census Bureau|access-date=August 14, 2017}}</ref>
}}
}}


'''Canaan''' is a [[Local government in Pennsylvania#Township|second-class township]] in [[Wayne County, Pennsylvania|Wayne County]], [[Pennsylvania]], United States. The township's population was 3,963 at the time of the 2010 [[United States Census]].<ref name="GR8">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=2011-05-14 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref>
'''Canaan''' is a [[Local government in Pennsylvania#Township|second-class township]] in [[Wayne County, Pennsylvania|Wayne County]], [[Pennsylvania]], United States. The township's population was 3,963 at the time of the 2010 [[United States Census]].<ref name="GR8">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=May 14, 2011 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref>


==Geography==
==Geography==
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|19.2|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|18.4|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.8|sqmi|km2}} (4.07%) is water.
According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the township has a total area of {{convert|19.2|sqmi|km2}}, of which {{convert|18.4|sqmi|km2}} is land and {{convert|0.8|sqmi|km2}} (4.07%) is water.


==Communities==
==Communities==
The following [[Local government in Pennsylvania#Villages|villages]] are located in Canaan Township:
The following [[Local government in Pennsylvania#Villages|villages]] are located in Canaan Township:
*Canaan<ref name="PennDOT">{{cite web|url=ftp://ftp.dot.state.pa.us/public/pdf/BPR_pdf_files/Maps/Type5/63203.pdf|title=CANAAN: SECOND CLASS TOWNSHIP MAP|author=<!--staff writer; no by-line.-->|date=29 April 2013|website=Pennsylvania Department of Transportation|publisher=Commonwealth of Pennsylvania|access-date=23 November 2014}}{{Dead link|date=August 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
*Canaan<ref name="PennDOT">{{cite web|url=ftp://ftp.dot.state.pa.us/public/pdf/BPR_pdf_files/Maps/Type5/63203.pdf|title=CANAAN: SECOND CLASS TOWNSHIP MAP|author=<!--staff writer; no by-line.-->|date=April 29, 2013|website=Pennsylvania Department of Transportation|publisher=Commonwealth of Pennsylvania|access-date=November 23, 2014}}{{Dead link|date=August 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref>
*Farview<ref name="PennDOT"/>
*Farview<ref name="PennDOT"/>
*Fermoy<ref name="PennDOT"/><ref>{{cite gnis|id=1197761|name=Fermoy|entrydate=30 August 1990|accessdate=23 November 2014|links=off}}</ref>
*Fermoy<ref name="PennDOT"/><ref>{{cite gnis|id=1197761|name=Fermoy|entrydate=August 30, 1990|accessdate=November 23, 2014|links=off}}</ref>
*Keen<ref name="PennDOT"/><ref>{{cite gnis|id=1212923|name=Keen|entrydate=1 December 1989|accessdate=23 November 2014|links=off}}</ref>
*Keen<ref name="PennDOT"/><ref>{{cite gnis|id=1212923|name=Keen|entrydate=December 1, 1989|accessdate=November 23, 2014|links=off}}</ref>
*Steene<ref name="PennDOT"/><ref>{{cite gnis|id=1204727|name=Steene|entrydate=2 August 1979|accessdate=23 November 2014|links=off}}</ref>
*Steene<ref name="PennDOT"/><ref>{{cite gnis|id=1204727|name=Steene|entrydate=August 2, 1979|accessdate=November 23, 2014|links=off}}</ref>


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|access-date=June 4, 2016}}</ref>
}}
}}
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,963 people, 359 households, and 267 families residing in the township. The [[population density]] was 215.4 people per square mile (83.2/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 420 housing units at an average density of 22.8/sq&nbsp;mi (8.9/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the township was 60.3% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 29.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.6% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 6.8% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.8% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 13.6% of the population.
As of the census of 2010, there were 3,963 people, 359 households, and 267 families residing in the township. The population density was {{convert|215.4|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 420 housing units at an average density of {{convert|22.8|/mi2|/km2|disp=preunit|units&nbsp;|units|}}. The racial makeup of the township was 60.3% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 29.4% [[African American (U.S. Census)|African American]], 1.1% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.6% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 6.8% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 1.8% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 13.6% of the population.


There were 359 households, out of which 24% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.87.
There were 359 households, out of which 24% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.87.


In the township the population was spread out, with 4.3% under the age of 18, 89% from 18 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years.
In the township the population was spread out, with 4.3% under the age of 18, 89% from 18 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years.


The median income for a household in the township was $37,614, and the median income for a family was $41,750. Males had a median income of $21,986 versus $19,632 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $15,460. About 2.1% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the [[poverty threshold|poverty line]], including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over.
The median income for a household in the township was $37,614, and the median income for a family was $41,750. Males had a median income of $21,986 versus $19,632 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the township was $15,460. About 2.1% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the [[poverty threshold|poverty line]], including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over.


The sharp increase in population (204%) in part can be attributed to the federal prison in Canaan Township, which was opened in March 2005. The prison currently has a capacity of housing 1,088 inmates. Another cause for spike in population in the township can be attributed to the [[State Correctional Institution – Waymart]], which has a capacity of housing 1,470 inmates.
The sharp increase in population (204%) in part can be attributed to the federal prison in Canaan Township, which was opened in March 2005. The prison currently has a capacity of housing 1,088 inmates. Another cause for spike in population in the township can be attributed to the [[State Correctional Institution – Waymart]], which has a capacity of housing 1,470 inmates.


==Government and infrastructure==
==Government and infrastructure==
The [[Federal Bureau of Prisons]] [[United States Penitentiary, Canaan]] is in the township.<ref>"[http://www.bop.gov/DataSource/execute/dsFacilityAddressLoc?start=y&facilityCode=caa USP Canaan Contact Information] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100527202304/http://www.bop.gov/DataSource/execute/dsFacilityAddressLoc?start=y&facilityCode=caa |date=2010-05-27 }}." [[Federal Bureau of Prisons]]. Retrieved on February 23, 2011. "3057 EASTON TURNPIKE WAYMART, PA 18472."</ref><ref>"[http://factfinder.census.gov/servlet/MapItDrawServlet?geo_id=06000US4212711056&_bucket_id=50&tree_id=420&context=saff&_lang=en&_sse=on Canaan township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania]{{Dead link|date=August 2018 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}." [[United States Census Bureau|U.S. Census Bureau]]. Retrieved on February 23, 2011.</ref>
The [[Federal Bureau of Prisons]] [[United States Penitentiary, Canaan]] and the [[Pennsylvania Department of Corrections]] [[State Correctional Institution Waymart]] are in the township.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/DC20BLK/st42_pa/cousub/cs4212711056_canaan/DC20BLK_CS4212711056.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - CENSUS BLOCK MAP: Canaan township, PA|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|accessdate=August 12, 2022|quote=State Correctional Institution Waymart[...]United States Penitentiary Canaan}}</ref><ref>"[http://www.bop.gov/DataSource/execute/dsFacilityAddressLoc?start=y&facilityCode=caa USP Canaan Contact Information] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20100527202304/http://www.bop.gov/DataSource/execute/dsFacilityAddressLoc?start=y&facilityCode=caa |date=2010-05-27 }}." [[Federal Bureau of Prisons]]. Retrieved on February 23, 2011. "3057 EASTON TURNPIKE WAYMART, PA 18472."</ref>

==Education==
The school district is [[Western Wayne School District]]<!--UNI 26070-->.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st42_pa/schooldistrict_maps/c42127_wayne/DC20SD_C42127.pdf|title=2020 CENSUS - SCHOOL DISTRICT REFERENCE MAP: Wayne County, PA|publisher=[[U.S. Census Bureau]]|access-date=2024-10-31}} - [https://www2.census.gov/geo/maps/DC2020/PL20/st42_pa/schooldistrict_maps/c42127_wayne/DC20SD_C42127_SD2MS.txt Text list]</ref>


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 03:57, 1 November 2024

Not to be confused with South Canaan Township, Wayne County, Pennsylvania.

Canaan, Pennsylvania
Second-class township
Township of Canaan
Entrance to white and green building with four columns.
The United States Penitentiary, Canaan (USP Canaan), in Farview.
Location in Wayne County and the state of Pennsylvania.
Location in Wayne County and the state of Pennsylvania.
CountryUnited States
StatePennsylvania
US Congressional DistrictPA-8
State Senatorial District20
State House of Representatives District115
CountyWayne
School DistrictWestern Wayne
Region I
Settled1783[1]
IncorporatedMarch 21, 1798
(original township of Wayne County)
Founded byJohn Shaffer[1]
Named forCanaan (biblical name for the Levant)
Government
 • TypeBoard of Supervisors
 • Board of Supervisors[2]
Supervisors
 • US RepresentativeMatt Cartwright (D)
 • State SenatorLisa Baker (R)
 • State RepresentativeFrank Farina (R)
Area
[3]
 • Total
19.19 sq mi (49.71 km2)
 • Land18.26 sq mi (47.29 km2)
 • Water0.94 sq mi (2.43 km2)
Elevation
1,568 ft (477.9 m)
Population
 (2010)
 • Total
3,963
 • Estimate 
(2016)[4]
3,987
 • Density218.38/sq mi (84.32/km2)
Time zoneUTC-5 (Eastern (EST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-4 (Eastern Daylight (EDT))
Area code(s)570
GNIS feature ID1217214[5]
FIPS code42-127-11056[6]
WebsiteCanaan Township

Canaan is a second-class township in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. The township's population was 3,963 at the time of the 2010 United States Census.[7]

Geography

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According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 19.2 square miles (50 km2), of which 18.4 square miles (48 km2) is land and 0.8 square miles (2.1 km2) (4.07%) is water.

Communities

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The following villages are located in Canaan Township:

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
20103,963—
2016 (est.)3,987[4]0.6%
U.S. Decennial Census[12]

As of the census of 2010, there were 3,963 people, 359 households, and 267 families residing in the township. The population density was 215.4 inhabitants per square mile (83.2/km2). There were 420 housing units at an average density of 22.8 units per square mile (8.8 units/km2). The racial makeup of the township was 60.3% White, 29.4% African American, 1.1% Native American, 0.6% Asian, 6.8% from other races, and 1.8% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 13.6% of the population.

There were 359 households, out of which 24% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 58.8% were married couples living together, 8.9% had a female householder with no husband present, and 25.6% were non-families. 21.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 8.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.49 and the average family size was 2.87.

In the township the population was spread out, with 4.3% under the age of 18, 89% from 18 to 64, and 6.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 40 years.

The median income for a household in the township was $37,614, and the median income for a family was $41,750. Males had a median income of $21,986 versus $19,632 for females. The per capita income for the township was $15,460. About 2.1% of families and 3.1% of the population were below the poverty line, including 4.8% of those under age 18 and 1.7% of those age 65 or over.

The sharp increase in population (204%) in part can be attributed to the federal prison in Canaan Township, which was opened in March 2005. The prison currently has a capacity of housing 1,088 inmates. Another cause for spike in population in the township can be attributed to the State Correctional Institution – Waymart, which has a capacity of housing 1,470 inmates.

Government and infrastructure

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The Federal Bureau of Prisons United States Penitentiary, Canaan and the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections State Correctional Institution Waymart are in the township.[13][14]

Education

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The school district is Western Wayne School District.[15]

References

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  1. ^ a b Goodrich, Phineas G. (1992) [1880]. History of Wayne County. Baltimore: Gateway Press, Inc. p. 172.
  2. ^ "Municipal Index" (PDF). Wayne County Planning Commission/GIS. WordPress. 2011. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 3, 2014. Retrieved November 22, 2014.
  3. ^ "2016 U.S. Gazetteer Files". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved August 14, 2017.
  4. ^ a b "Population and Housing Unit Estimates". Retrieved June 9, 2017.
  5. ^ "Township of Canaan". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey, United States Department of the Interior. December 1, 1989. Retrieved November 22, 2014.
  6. ^ U.S. Census Bureau. Census 2000. "Census Demographic Profiles, Canaan Township" (PDF). CenStats Databases. Retrieved January 31, 2009.[dead link‍]
  7. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved May 14, 2011.
  8. ^ a b c d e "CANAAN: SECOND CLASS TOWNSHIP MAP" (PDF). Pennsylvania Department of Transportation. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. April 29, 2013. Retrieved November 23, 2014.[permanent dead link‍]
  9. ^ "Fermoy". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. August 30, 1990. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  10. ^ "Keen". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. December 1, 1989. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  11. ^ "Steene". Geographic Names Information System. United States Geological Survey. August 2, 1979. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
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