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New Canaan CDP, CT

ZIP 06840 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Wealthy AreaLow Snow AreaRemote Work Hub

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 06840

06840 has a population of 20,704 with a median age of 42.5 yrs (47.3% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
84.3%+37% vs US avg
x
Black
1.8%-86% vs US avg
x
Asian
5.9%+0% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
4.7%-75% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
3.3%
x
Age Groups
0–17
27.5%+25% vs US avg
x
18–64
56.4%-9% vs US avg
x
65+
16.1%-1% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
1.6%-86% vs US avg
x
High school
6.6%-75% vs US avg
x
Some college
8.9%-69% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
82.8%+146% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
65.4%+36% vs US avg
x
Never married
23.5%-31% vs US avg
x
Divorced
7.1%-31% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
4.1%
x
Diversity Index
28/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
3.3%-71% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.7%+99% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.4%-26% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.0%-47% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.9%-77% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
47.6%+720% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
IrishEnglishItalian

Health & Community Indicators in 06840

Poverty Rate
3.3%-71% vs US avg
x
Veterans
4.4%-26% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
27.7%+99% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
1.9%-77% vs US avg
x
Disability
7.0%-47% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
1.3%-83% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
2.8%-76% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.7%-94% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
47.6%+720% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population20,704
Median age42.5
Poverty rate3.3%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White84.3%
Hispanic4.7%
Black1.8%
Asian5.9%
Foreign-born27.7%