Candor (town), New York
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Candor is a town located in Tioga County, New York. As of the 2000 census, the town had a total population of 5,317.
The Town of Candor has a village named Candor.
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History
Settlement of the town began around 1795. The Town of Candor was formed from the Town of Spencer in 1811. Citizens wanted to name the town "Washington," but did not do so due to the existence of another town by that name in New York. The source of the name "Candor" is unknown.
Geography
According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 245.0 km² (94.6 mi²). 244.8 km² (94.5 mi²) of it is land and 0.2 km² (0.1 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 0.06% water.
Demographics
As of the census2 of 2000, there are 5,317 people, 2,022 households, and 1,457 families residing in the town. The population density is 21.7/km² (56.2/mi²). There are 2,234 housing units at an average density of 9.1/km² (23.6/mi²). The racial makeup of the town is 97.25% White, 0.85% Black or African American, 0.26% Native American, 0.19% Asian, 0.00% Pacific Islander, 0.08% from other races, and 1.37% from two or more races. 0.98% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There are 2,022 households out of which 36.0% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 56.6% are married couples living together, 10.2% have a female householder with no husband present, and 27.9% are non-families. 22.4% of all households are made up of individuals and 9.8% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.63 and the average family size is 3.08.
In the town the population is spread out with 28.1% under the age of 18, 7.2% from 18 to 24, 30.3% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 11.9% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 36 years. For every 100 females there are 96.3 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 94.1 males.
The median income for a household in the town is $37,633, and the median income for a family is $43,186. Males have a median income of $30,441 versus $22,324 for females. The per capita income for the town is $16,967. 9.8% of the population and 6.6% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total population, 12.3% of those under the age of 18 and 3.1% of those 65 and older are living below the poverty line.
Communities and locations in the Town of Candor
- Candor -- The Village of Candor is in the center of the town.
- Catatonk -- A hamlet near the south town line on Route 96.
- Catatonk Creek -- A stream that flows southward through the town toward the Susquehanna River.
- Fairfield -- A hamlet east of Candor village near the east town line.
- Gridleyville -- A hamlet northwest of Candor village on Route 96B.
- Hubbardtown -- A location south of Candor village on Route 96.
- Upper Fairfield A location north of Fairfield.
- Weltonville -- A hamlet in the southeast corner of the town on Route 33.
- West Candor -- A location at the west town line on Route 96.
- Wilseyville -- A hamlet in the northwest part of the town on Route 96B.
External link
- Town and Village of Candor (http://www.tiogacountyny.com/Candor.html)
- Candor history (http://history.rays-place.com/ny/candor-ny.htm)
- Candor Chamber of Commerce (http://www.candorny.com)