Economy & Jobs — Candor, North Carolina
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $57,639 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$53,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,186 |
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| Poverty Rate | 28.2% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.5% |
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| In Labor Force | 527 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 34.0% |
| Education Healthcare | 29.0% |
| Arts Food | 10.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Full Service Restaurants | 18 |
| Gas Stations | 16 |
| Fast Food | 16 |
| General Merchandise | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 11 |
| Auto Repair | 9 |
| Commercial Banks | 7 |
| Physician Offices | 7 |
| Grocery Stores | 6 |
| Convenience Stores | 4 |
| Used Car Dealers | 3 |
| Florists | 3 |
| Funeral Homes | 3 |
| Real Estate Offices | 3 |
| Law Offices | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
