Candor town, New York
Candor town profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Candor town is a geographic entity located in Tioga County, New York. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,962. The land area covers 94.99 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population (2025 PEP Estimate) | 4,962 | — | 2025 / Census |
| Median Age | 49.3 yrs | ±3.3 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,486 | ±170 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 2,581 | ±195 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,486 | ±170 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 95 | ±77 |
| Median Home Value | $135,100 | ±$48,763 |
| Median Gross Rent | $837 | ±$95 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $49,036 | ±$4,307 |
| Per Capita Income | $35,808 | ±$3,750 |
| Poverty Rate | 21.3% | ±5.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,074 | ±290 |
| Unemployment Rate | 5.1% | ±3.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 2,342 | ±256 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 91.4% | ±3.4% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Local Government & Public Administration
Authoritative general-purpose local government units serving this area
U.S. Census Bureau GUS (2026) / GMAF
| Government Unit | Unit Type | Jurisdiction Role | Contact / Address |
|---|---|---|---|
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GUS Population: 4,985 (2024)
ID: 171032
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Township | Official Local Government |
Contact: CANDOR TOWN SUPERVISOR
PO BOX 6, CANDOR NY 13743-0006
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GUS Population: 47,574 (2024)
ID: 202192
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County | Official County Government |
Contact: COUNTY LEGISLATIVE CHAIRMAN
56 MAIN ST, OWEGO NY 13827-1568
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Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ENDICOTT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | APALACHIN, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ITHACA, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | CANDOR, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | CANDOR, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SLATERVILLE SPRINGS, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ENDICOTT, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | VESTAL, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | 01-04 | WAVERLY, NY | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ENDICOTT, NY |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Ithaca College
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College | 16.5 mi away | 953 Danby Road, Ithaca, NY, 14850-7002 |
6072743011
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CANDOR FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 1.5 mi away | 2 BANK STREET, CANDOR, NY, 13743 |
(607) 659-7258
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Cornell University
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College | 17.7 mi away | 300 Day Hall, Ithaca, NY, 14853 |
6072552000
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TAPPAN-SPAULDING MEMORIAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.8 mi away | 6 ROCK STREET, NEWARK VALLEY, NY, 13811 |
(607) 642-9960
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Tompkins Cortland Community College
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College | 19.3 mi away | 170 North St, Dryden, NY, 13053-0139 |
6078448211
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COBURN FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 8.6 mi away | 275 MAIN STREET, OWEGO, NY, 13827 |
(607) 687-3520
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Broome Delaware Tioga BOCES-Practical Nursing Program
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College Vocational | 19.4 mi away | 1100 East Main Street, Endicott, NY, 13760 |
6077633465
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BERKSHIRE FREE LIBRARY
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Library | 8.8 mi away | 12519 STATE ROUTE 38, BERKSHIRE, NY, 13736 |
(607) 657-4418
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Binghamton University
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College | 20.2 mi away | 4400 Vestal Parkway East, Vestal, NY, 13850-6000 |
6077772000
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SPENCER LIBRARY
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Library | 9.1 mi away | 41 NORTH MAIN STREET, SPENCER, NY, 14883 |
(607) 589-4496
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ITHACA 13 E, NY US, located 15.4 miles from Candor town. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30.2° | 13.1° | 21.7° | 2.67" | — |
| February | 32.5° | 13.8° | 23.1° | 2.71" | — |
| March | 40.8° | 22.0° | 31.4° | 3.30" | — |
| April | 54.2° | 32.8° | 43.5° | 3.82" | — |
| May | 66.6° | 42.8° | 54.7° | 3.62" | — |
| June | 74.7° | 52.3° | 63.5° | 4.19" | — |
| July | 78.7° | 55.8° | 67.2° | 3.69" | — |
| August | 76.6° | 54.3° | 65.5° | 4.04" | — |
| September | 69.5° | 48.1° | 58.8° | 3.52" | — |
| October | 58.1° | 37.9° | 48.0° | 3.60" | — |
| November | 45.7° | 29.1° | 37.4° | 3.32" | — |
| December | 35.3° | 20.6° | 27.9° | 3.18" | — |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candor village | Village | 1.1 mi | — |
| Newark Valley village | Village | 6.6 mi | — |
| Owego village | Village | 8.6 mi | — |
| Spencer village | Village | 9.2 mi | — |
| Brooktondale CDP | CDP | 11.7 mi | — |
| Danby CDP | CDP | 12.0 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 3610712221. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.