Population

· The population of North Canaan increased from 3,459 in 1990 to 3,350 in 2000.

· The median income of residents in North Canaan increased from $34,922 in 1990 to $39,020 in 2000. The median income measures the income of households in the middle of the income spread.

· When adjusted for inflation, median income decreased –17.6% from 1990 to 2000.

Economy

· The number of jobs in North Canaan decreased from 1,860 in 1993 to 1,750 in 1998.

· The property tax base per household increased from $174,139 in 1995 to $232,594 in 2000. This is a measure of how much wealth in the form of taxable property a community has, divided by the number of households in the community.

· The property tax base increased 18% from 1995 to 2000, adjusting for inflation.

Education

· In 2000, North Canaan property tax base per pupil was $711,035. This is a measure of how much wealth in the form of taxable property a community has, divided by the number of students in the public schools.

· North Canaan received $5,873 per pupil in state education aid in 2000.

· In 2000, 14.3% of the elementary school children in North Canaan schools were eligible for free or reduced school lunch; 2.2% were non-Asian minorities.

· Enrollment in North Canaan schools decreased –17.3% between 1993 and 2000.