Candler is a medium-sized town located in the state of North Carolina. With a population of 24,569 people and five associated neighborhoods, Candler is the 43rd largest community in North Carolina.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Candler is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Candler is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and service providers. There are especially a lot of people living in Candler who work in sales jobs (12.72%), management occupations (11.65%), and office and administrative support (10.88%). A relatively large number of people in Candler telecommute to their jobs. Overall, about 9.16% of the workforce works from home. While this may seem like a small number, as a fraction of the total workforce it ranks among the highest in the country. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Candler is worth considering. As is often the case in a small town, Candler doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The overall education level of Candler is somewhat higher than in the average US city of 21.84%: 25.79% of adults 25 and older in the town have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Candler in 2022 was $31,828, which is upper middle income relative to North Carolina, and middle income relative to the rest of the US. This equates to an annual income of $127,312 for a family of four. However, Candler contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. Candler is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Candler home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Candler residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Candler include English, German, Irish, Scottish, and Scots-Irish. The most common language spoken in Candler is English. Other important languages spoken here include Spanish and Italian.
