Candor, North Carolina
Candor: Human settlement in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America
About
Candor is a city located in the county of Montgomery in the U.S. state of North Carolina. Its population at the 2010 census was 840 and a population density of 160 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 817 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Candor
| Population : | 817 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | North Carolina (United States) |
| County : | Montgomery County |
| Postal code : | 27229 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 910 |
| Area : | 5.25 km2 |
| Altitude : | 732 feet / 223, 222 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/New_York |
| Local time : | 02:14:06 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 156 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -2.82% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Candor is located at 35°17'43"N 79°44'43"W (35.2951400, -79.7453200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Candor
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Candor decreased by 2.82% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 840 | - | census |
| 2011 | 838 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 832 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 831 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 826 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 827 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 822 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 817 | -0.61% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 816 | -0.12% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 817 | 0.12% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 817 | 0% | estimation process |
Schools in Candor
College & universities near Candor, NC
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 199023 | Montgomery Community College | Troy (NC) | 27371 |
Stations (17)
Amtrak & bus stations near Candor, NC
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOP | Southern Pines | 235 Northwest Broad Street | RAIL |
| HAM | Hamlet | West Main St. and North Bridges St. | RAIL |
| LEX | Lexington | Center St. and railroad tracks | RAIL |
| SAL | Salisbury | Depot and Liberty Sts. | RAIL |
| HPT | High Point | 100 West High St | RAIL |
Other places with the same name (2)
- Candor , New York human settlement in Tioga County, New York, United States of America with a population of 785 people.
Other cities in Montgomery County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Montgomery County , NC.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Troy | 3,293 | City in North Carolina, United States |
| Biscoe | 1,707 | Human settlement in Montgomery County, North Carolina, United States of America |
| Mount Gilead | 1,180 | Township in Montgomery County, North Carolina |
| Star | 849 | Town in North Carolina, United States |
