Candor is a town located in Montgomery County North Carolina. Candor has a 2024 population of 821. Candor is currently growing at a rate of 0.24% annually and its population has increased by 0.98% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 813 in 2020.
The average household income in Candor is $73,458 with a poverty rate of 22.3%. The median age in Candor is 34.5 years: 28.6 years for males, and 37.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Candor was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 489 | 38.08% |
| Black or African American | 477 | 37.15% |
| Other race | 151 | 11.76% |
| Two or more races | 151 | 11.76% |
| Native American | 11 | 0.86% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.39% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 408 | 3.11 | 70.1 | 29.9 |
| Married | 149 | 3.6 | 96 | 4 |
| Female | 122 | 3.61 | 27 | 73 |
| Non Family | 78 | 1.05 | 80.8 | 19.2 |
| Male | 59 | 3.58 | 79.7 | 20.3 |
3.48
Average Family Size
3.11
Average Household Size
70.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 134 | 17.45% |
| Associates Degree | 65 | 8.46% |
| Bachelors Degree | 101 | 13.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 29 | 3.78% |
| High School Graduate | 247 | 32.16% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 78 | 10.16% |
| Some College | 114 | 14.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 312 | 280 | 81 |
| Black | 283 | 187 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 152 | 68 | 38 |
| Other Race | 85 | 10 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 44 | 33 |
| Native American | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $36,898 | $0 | $36,111 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,000 | $43,214 | $29,091 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,800 | $35,800 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,322 | $42,250 | $34,213 |
| Some College | $34,074 | $62,000 | $32,963 |
$36,322
Average Earnings
$42,250
Average Male
$34,213
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.11% of Candor residents speak only English, while 21.89% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 471 | 217 | 46.07% |
| White | 441 | 49 | 11.11% |
| Multiple | 151 | 19 | 12.58% |
| Hispanic | 411 | 9 | 2.19% |
22.3%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.87%
Male Poverty Rate
20.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Candor is Black, with 46.07% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Candor is Hispanic, with 2.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.74%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.3%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.53% |
| High School | 44.94% |
| Some College | 3.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 12.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 6.85% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $48,295 | $66,304 |
| Households | $46,983 | $73,458 |
| Married Families | $100,547 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $41,667 | $101,315 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.1%
Male Marriage Rate
28.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
48
Number of Veterans
33
Male Veterans
15
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 24 |
| First Gulf War | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 75+ | 7 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32 | 8.25% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 24.53% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 5.28% |
| Other Race | 2 | 2% |
| Black | 1 | 0.27% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.08%
Veteran Poverty Rate
45.83%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.2%
Labor Force Participation
53.5%
Employment Rate
1.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
76.32%
Born in Candor
88.86%
Native Born
11.14%
Foreign Born
7.48%
Non Citizen
3.66%
Naturalized
88.86% of Candor residents were born in the United States, with 76.32% having been born in North Carolina. 7.48% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 831 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2028 | 829 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2027 | 827 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2026 | 825 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2025 | 823 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2024 | 821 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2023 | 819 | 6 | 0.74% |
| 2022 | 813 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 813 | 0 | 0% |
| 2020 | 813 | -7 | -0.85% |
| 2019 | 820 | 3 | 0.37% |
| 2018 | 817 | -3 | -0.37% |
| 2017 | 820 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2016 | 821 | -6 | -0.73% |
| 2015 | 827 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2014 | 826 | -5 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 831 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 832 | -6 | -0.72% |
| 2011 | 838 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2010 | 839 | 0 | 0% |