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Candor, NC
Town in Montgomery County, North Carolina.
Population
1,160
Land area
2sq mi
People per sq mi
573
ZIP codes
0
Candor and its ZIP codes
Candor at a glance
- Candor is about 2.6 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,639, 20% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,900 (43% below North Carolina) and median rent is $1,020 a month.
Local data for Candor, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Candor, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,639
Poverty rate
28.2%
Median home value
$164,900
Median rent
$1,020/mo
Homeownership
65.2%
Bachelor's or higher
12.6%
Median age
29.6
Average commute
19.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (350), Irish Americans (50), Puerto Ricans (43).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Montgomery County. PPP loans are for Candor.
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,240
8,771 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,197
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$174M
FY 2026, $6,751 per person
How people get to work
Candor, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.3%
- Carpooled25.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.2%
Average one-way commute: 19.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Candor, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
313
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
21
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
90° / 33°F
48.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Candor, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
14.5%
U.S. 12.1% +2.4 pts
Smoking
17.4%
U.S. 12.8% +4.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.6%
U.S. 11.1% +11.5 pts
Cities near Candor
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BiscoeTown | 5.2 mi | 2.9 |
| StarTown | 7.6 mi | 1.3 |
| NormanTown | 8.3 mi | 0.6 |
| Jackson SpringsCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.6 |
| Seven LakesCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 8.4 |
| TroyTown | 10 mi | 3.7 |
| FoxfireVillage | 12 mi | 7.1 |
| RobbinsTown | 13 mi | 1.6 |
| EllerbeTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| TaylortownTown | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| Mount GileadTown | 15 mi | 3.5 |
| PinehurstVillage | 16 mi | 16.7 |
| SeagroveTown | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| CarthageTown | 18 mi | 6.8 |
| PinebluffTown | 20 mi | 2.6 |
| Whispering PinesVillage | 21 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Candor, NC in?
- Candor is in Montgomery County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Candor, NC?
- About 1,160 people live in Candor, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Candor?
- Nearby places include Biscoe (5.2 mi), Star (7.6 mi), Norman (8.3 mi), Jackson Springs (8.4 mi), Seven Lakes (9.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023