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Candor

North Carolina · 825 residents · 2.025 sq mi
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The short version

Candor has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,917. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $62,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
825
+10%since 1990
from 750 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
407 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 370 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
39.6
+21%since 1990
from 32.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6708381K1K1K1990201020202024Candor
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,917
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,130 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,107
+40%since 1990
from $10,787 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
14.4%
−1.6 ptssince 1990
from 16.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+52%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−3.4 ptssince 1990
from 79.8% in 1990
23.6% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−16%since 1990
from 2.0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(616)
Black4.9%(37)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(126)
Asian0.5%(4)
Diversity Score59%(442)
2000
White, non-Hispanic64.2%(530)
Black8.2%(68)
Hispanic / Latino27%(223)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score62.8%(518)
Diversity Score
63
+7%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 20.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
61.3%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 60.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 6.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.0 min
−39%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Candor, North Carolina?

Candor, North Carolina has about 825 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Candor, North Carolina?

The typical household in Candor, North Carolina earns about $37,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Candor, North Carolina expensive?

In Candor, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $62,900, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Candor, North Carolina?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Candor, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Candor, North Carolina?

About 14.4% of people in Candor, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Candor, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Candor, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 75 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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