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Candor town, NC

ZIP 27229 — People & Community

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2019–2023 5-Year Estimates. Page data updated 2026-08-02.

Working ClassLow Snow Area

Demographics, education attainment, health access, and community lifestyle

Population & Demographics in 27229

27229 has a population of 3,270 with a median age of 37.5 yrs (53.6% male).

Race & Ethnicity
White
58.2%-6% vs US avg
x
Black
19.9%+60% vs US avg
x
Asian
2.2%-63% vs US avg
x
Hispanic
15.6%-17% vs US avg
x
Other / Two+
4.2%
x
Age Groups
0–17
25.6%+16% vs US avg
x
18–64
60.6%-2% vs US avg
x
65+
13.8%-15% vs US avg
x
Education
Less than HS
22.6%+103% vs US avg
x
High school
30.1%+15% vs US avg
x
Some college
36.9%+28% vs US avg
x
Bachelor's+
10.4%-69% vs US avg
x
Marital Status
Married
47.0%-2% vs US avg
x
Never married
35.0%+4% vs US avg
x
Divorced
9.4%-9% vs US avg
x
Widowed / Separated
8.6%
x
Diversity Index
60/100

Higher = more diverse (Simpson index from race/ethnicity)

Social & household profile

Poverty, nativity, veterans, disability, family structure, and births (ACS).

Poverty Rate
18.5%+61% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
35.4%+155% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.5%-43% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.3%+51% vs US avg
x
Recent Births
24.5%+322% vs US avg
x
Top ancestry
EnglishAmericanScotch-Irish

Health & Community Indicators in 27229

Poverty Rate
18.5%+61% vs US avg
x
Veterans
3.5%-43% vs US avg
x
Foreign Born
35.4%+155% vs US avg
x
Single Parent
12.3%+51% vs US avg
x
Disability
16.3%+21% vs US avg
x
Uninsured
19.0%+138% vs US avg
x
SNAP Benefits
20.2%+73% vs US avg
x
Private School
0.0%
x
Recent Births
24.5%+322% vs US avg
x
Smartphone Only
0.0%
x

People & Community key statistics

Population statistics
Population
Population3,270
Median age37.5
Poverty rate18.5%
Demographics statistics
Demographics
White58.2%
Hispanic15.6%
Black19.9%
Asian2.2%
Foreign-born35.4%