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Candor

New York · 739 residents (2025 est.) · 0.44 sq mi
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With 984 people, Candor is a city in New York. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 17% of adults. Owners hold 47% of the housing stock. That trails the New York median by roughly 45%. The typical home is worth $119,400, having more than doubled since 2000. The median age is 43.3, about 4 years above the US median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

984
+15%since 2000
from 855 in 2000
739 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
2,257 / sq mi
+33%since 2009
from 1,693 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
43.3
+27%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.44 sq mi
Population, 19902024
6047278519741K19902000201020202024Candor
2024984
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 53.4%(33)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(61)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.9%(88)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.4%(33)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.8%(77)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.3%(121)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.8%(116)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5416.6%(163)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.8%(146)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.4%(53)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.3%(82)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.1%(11)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$47,417
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,313 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$35,517
+126%since 2000
from $15,713 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
20.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.441
+2%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing3%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$119,400
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$871
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $1,442
46.7%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
53.3% rent
3.1%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.96 people
−18%since 2009
from 2.40 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
13.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
44.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.5
+53%since 2009
from 1.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
22
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(818)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(15)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(860)
Black7.3%(72)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(36)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(16)
29
+295%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.1%(21)
Venezuelan1.4%(14)
Ancestry
Irish22.5%(221)
English14.8%(146)
German10.8%(106)
Italian9.9%(97)
American5.8%(57)
British2.3%(23)
Norwegian1.4%(14)
Scottish1.3%(13)
Dutch1.2%(12)
Greek0.6%(6)
Polish0.6%(6)
Austrian0.5%(5)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Danish0.5%(5)
French0.5%(5)
Canadian0.2%(2)
Finnish0.2%(2)
Welsh0.2%(2)
Section 05

Education

17.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
7.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.1 min
+20%since 2000
from 20.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
71.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
4.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
18.8%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
4.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
15.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
65.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 71.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
80.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 76.5% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
18.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
40.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
45.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
2.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
5.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
9.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2012
from 16.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
9.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2013
from 5.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
83.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2017
from 79.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
97.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 96.1% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
82.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
96.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
2.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married43.2%(184)
Married37.8%(161)
Widowed1.4%(6)
Divorced17.6%(75)
Women 15+
Never married29.5%(111)
Married44.4%(167)
Widowed12.5%(47)
Divorced13.6%(51)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

9.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2013
from 5.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
57.7%
−21.7 ptssince 2020
from 79.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
8.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
15.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
31.2%
+17.2 ptssince 2020
from 14.0% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.6% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
64.1%
−20.8 ptssince 2020
from 84.9% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
40.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)60.5%(26)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)37.2%(16)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era14%(6)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 43 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Candor, New York?

Candor, New York has about 984 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Candor, New York?

The typical household in Candor, New York earns about $47,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Candor, New York expensive?

In Candor, New York, the median home is worth about $119,400, and the typical rent is about $871 a month.

How educated are people in Candor, New York?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Candor, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Candor, New York?

About 20.8% of people in Candor, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Candor, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Candor, New York has grown since 1990. The population has added about 115 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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

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