Candor, NC Demographics

A map of Candor's Population by Race

Candor, North Carolina has an estimated population of 1,160, a dramatic increase from the 813 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 34.1% White, 33.9% Hispanic, 29.4% Black, 1.3% Multiracial, 1.0% Native American/Other, and 0.3% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Candor, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Candor has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than North Carolina overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Candor, that probability was 59.8% in 2020 and 68.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Candor is ranked the 428th most populous place in North Carolina, out of 776 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Candor was ranked the 481st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Candor's White Population

396 residents of Candor, or 34.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Candor is significantly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 60% of the population is White. Candor ranks 662nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Candor's White population has grown by an estimated 23.0%. White residents' share of Candor's population has decreased from 39.6% to 34.1%.

Candor is more White than neighboring Biscoe (31.9% White). Candor is less White than neighboring Star (41.7% White), Norman (89.9% White), Jackson Springs (94.8% White), and Seven Lakes (80% White).

Candor's Black Population

341 residents of Candor, or 29.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Candor is higher than in North Carolina overall, where 20% of the population is Black. Candor ranks 436th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Candor's Black population has grown by an estimated 354.7%. Black residents' share of Candor's population has increased from 9.2% to 29.4%.

Candor is more Black than neighboring Norman (10.1% Black), Jackson Springs (0% Black), and Seven Lakes (1% Black). Candor is less Black than neighboring Biscoe (30.2% Black), and Star (32.7% Black).

Candor's Asian Population

3 residents of Candor, or 0.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Candor is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 3.3% of the population is Asian. Candor ranks 272nd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Candor's Asian population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Asian residents' share of Candor's population has decreased from 1.0% to 0.3%.

Candor is more Asian than neighboring Star (0% Asian), and Norman (0% Asian). Candor is less Asian than neighboring Biscoe (1% Asian), Jackson Springs (1.6% Asian), and Seven Lakes (0.7% Asian).

Candor's Hispanic Population

393 residents of Candor, or 33.9% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Candor is significantly higher than in North Carolina overall, where 11.3% of the population is Hispanic. Candor ranks 3rd statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Candor's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Candor's population has decreased from 48.6% to 33.9%.

Candor is more Hispanic than neighboring Biscoe (32.1% Hispanic), Star (23.4% Hispanic), Norman (0% Hispanic), Jackson Springs (0% Hispanic), and Seven Lakes (4.7% Hispanic).

Candor's Native American/Other Population

12 residents of Candor, or 1.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Candor is comparable to the share in North Carolina overall, where 1.4% of the population is Native American/Other. Candor ranks 721st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Candor's Native American/Other population has grown from 0 to an estimated 12. Native American/Other residents' share of Candor's population has increased from 0.0% to 1.0%.

Candor is more Native American/Other than neighboring Biscoe (0.2% Native American/Other), Star (0% Native American/Other), Norman (0% Native American/Other), and Jackson Springs (0% Native American/Other). Candor is less Native American/Other than neighboring Seven Lakes (1.4% Native American/Other).

Candor's Multiracial Population

15 residents of Candor, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Candor is slightly lower than in North Carolina overall, where 4.1% of the population is Multiracial. Candor ranks 732nd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 776 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Candor's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 15.4%. Multiracial residents' share of Candor's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Candor is more Multiracial than neighboring Norman (0% Multiracial). Candor is less Multiracial than neighboring Biscoe (4.6% Multiracial), Star (2.2% Multiracial), Jackson Springs (3.6% Multiracial), and Seven Lakes (12.2% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.