Candor, New York facts for kids
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Candor
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 Candor
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Tioga |
| Area | |
| • Total | 94.62 sq mi (245.06 km2) |
| • Land | 94.51 sq mi (244.78 km2) |
| • Water | 0.11 sq mi (0.28 km2) |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 5,172  |
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5,092 |
| • Density | 53.37/sq mi (20.61/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| FIPS code | 36-107-12221 |
Candor is a town located in Tioga County, New York, United States. In 2020, about 5,172 people lived there.
There is also a village named Candor located within the town. The town is found south of the city of Ithaca.
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History of Candor
People first started settling in the area that is now Candor around 1794. They bought the land as part of a large land deal called the Watkins and Flint Patent.
The Town of Candor was officially created in 1811. It was formed from a part of the Town of Spencer. The people living there wanted to name their new town "Washington." However, they couldn't because another town in New York already had that name. No one is quite sure how the name "Candor" was chosen.
Candor was also featured in a 1958 book called Small Town in Mass Society. In the book, the community was given the made-up name "Springdale."
Geography of Candor
The town of Candor covers a total area of about 94.6 square miles (245.0 square kilometers). Most of this area, about 94.5 square miles (244.8 square kilometers), is land. Only a small part, about 0.1 square miles (0.2 square kilometers), is water.
Two important roads, New York State Route 96 and New York State Route 96B, meet in Candor village. The West Branch of Owego Creek forms the eastern border of the town.
Candor Population Information
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1820 | 1,655 | — | |
| 1830 | 2,653 | 60.3% | |
| 1840 | 3,370 | 27.0% | |
| 1850 | 3,433 | 1.9% | |
| 1860 | 3,840 | 11.9% | |
| 1870 | 4,250 | 10.7% | |
| 1880 | 4,323 | 1.7% | |
| 1890 | 3,674 | −15.0% | |
| 1900 | 3,330 | −9.4% | |
| 1910 | 2,911 | −12.6% | |
| 1920 | 2,639 | −9.3% | |
| 1930 | 2,564 | −2.8% | |
| 1940 | 2,601 | 1.4% | |
| 1950 | 2,879 | 10.7% | |
| 1960 | 3,488 | 21.2% | |
| 1970 | 4,190 | 20.1% | |
| 1980 | 4,919 | 17.4% | |
| 1990 | 5,310 | 7.9% | |
| 2000 | 5,314 | 0.1% | |
| 2010 | 5,305 | −0.2% | |
| 2020 | 5,172 | −2.5% | |
| 2021 (est.) | 5,092 | −4.0% | |
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In 2000, there were 5,317 people living in Candor. These people made up 2,022 households and 1,457 families. The population density was about 56 people per square mile.
About 36% of the households had children under 18 living with them. Most households (56.6%) were married couples. About 22.4% of all households were made up of people living alone.
The population was spread out by age. About 28.1% of the people were under 18 years old. About 11.9% were 65 years or older. The average age in the town was 36 years.
Education in Candor
Students in Candor attend schools that are part of the Candor Central School District.
Communities and Places in Candor
The Town of Candor includes several smaller communities and locations:
- Candor – This is the main village, located in the center of the town.
- Catatonk – A small community (called a hamlet) found near the southern border of the town, along NY-96.
- Catatonk Creek – This is a stream that flows south through the town. It eventually reaches the Susquehanna River.
- Fairfield – A hamlet located east of Candor village, close to the town's eastern edge.
- Gridleyville – A specific spot northwest of Candor village, on NY-96B.
- Hubbardtown – A location south of Candor village, along NY-96.
- Perryville – This was once a place in the town, located north of Candor village.
- Upper Fairfield – A hamlet north of Fairfield. It was also known by other names like "Blinn's Settlement," "Honey Pot," and "East Candor."
- Weltonville – A hamlet in the southeastern part of the town, on County Road 33.
- West Candor – A location on the western border of the town, on NY-96. Part of it is also in the Town of Spencer.
- Willseyville – A hamlet in the northeastern part of the town, on NY-96B. It used to be called "Big Flatt."
Notable People from Candor
- Sarah Warren Keeler (1844-1899), an educator who taught deaf-mutes, was born in Candor.
- Rodney S. Rose, a Methodist minister.
- Heather Stapleton, an American scientist who studies chemicals in the environment.
- Bayonne Whipple, an actress who is buried in Candor.
- Garrett Zacharias, a racing driver.
See also
In Spanish: Candor (Nueva York) para niños
