Candelas Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Candelas?
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There are 17,132 residents in Candelas, with a median age of 39.1. Of this, 49.67% are males and 50.33% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.91% of the resident pool in Candelas, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.82%. Additionally, 3.27% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 14,256 people in Candelas currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 14,256 people in Candelas currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 17,132 | 6.8% |
| Male Population | 8,510 | 6.3% |
| Female Population | 8,622 | 7.2% |
Male population 49.67%
Female population 50.33%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 39.1 | 2.4% |
| Citizen US Born | 15,746 | 5.6% |
| Citizen not US Born | 826 | 20.8% |
| Not Citizen | 560 | 25.0% |
Citizen US Born 91.91%
Citizen not US Born 4.82%
Not Citizen 3.27%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 77 | -23.8% |
| Moved from Same County | 1,131 | 15.3% |
| Moved from Same State | 610 | -17.9% |
| Moved from Different State | 828 | -0.6% |
| Same House as Last Year | 14,256 | 8.2% |
Moved from Abroad 0.46%
Moved from Same County 6.69%
Moved from Same State 3.61%
Moved from Different State 4.9%
Same House as Last Year 84.35%
What are the employment statistics in Candelas?
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White-collar workers make up 93.22% of the working population in Candelas, while blue-collar employees account for 6.78%. There are also 1,091 entrepreneurs in Candelas (11.95% of the workforce); 6,037 workers employed in private companies (66.1%); and 1,325 people working in governmental institutions (14.51%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 8,514 | 7.2% |
| Blue Collar | 619 | -2.7% |
White Collar 93.22%
Blue Collar 6.78%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 1,091 | -0.3% |
| Private Companies | 6,037 | 6.8% |
| Governmental Workers | 1,325 | 12.1% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 680 | 4.6% |
Self Employees 11.95%
Private Companies 66.1%
Governmental Workers 14.51%
Not for Profit Companies 7.45%
How many households are there in Candelas?
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There are a total of 6,074 households in Candelas, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 81.43% of these Candelas households, while non-family units account for the remaining 18.57%. Additionally, 42.87% of households have children and 57.13% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 6,074 | 8.1% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -1.1% |
| Family Households | 4,946 | 6.4% |
| Non-family Households | 1,128 | 16.4% |
Family Households 81.43%
Non-family Households 18.57%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 2,604 | 7.2% |
| Households without Children | 3,470 | 8.9% |
Households with Children 42.87%
Households without Children 57.13%
What are the median and average incomes in Candelas?
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The average annual household income in Candelas is $174,083, while the median household income sits at $146,796 per year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $174,083 | 3.0% |
| Median Household Income | $146,796 | 2.5% |
| People below Poverty Level | 364 | 67.0% |
| People above Poverty Level | 16,538 | 5.9% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Candelas?
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There are 6,194 housing units in Candelas, and the median year in which these properties were built is 2011. Of the 6,074 occupied housing units in Candelas, 95.08% are owner-occupied, while 4.92% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 81.49% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $665,500. In general, housing costs reach $2,708 per month in Candelas.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 81.49% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $665,500. In general, housing costs reach $2,708 per month in Candelas.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 6,194 | 7.2% |
| Median Year Built | 2011 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 85 | 6.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 16 | -44.8% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 54 | -11.5% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 24 | -41.5% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 190 | -9.1% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 142 | -11.3% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 1,417 | 3.2% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 732 | 3.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 3,431 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 103 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 6,074 | 8.1% |
| Owner Occupied | 5,775 | 8.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 299 | 6.4% |
Owner Occupied 95.08%
Renter Occupied 4.92%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 4,706 | 8.6% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,069 | 6.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $665,500 | 2.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $622,300 | 1.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $2,708 | 2.4% |
With Mortgage 81.49%
Without Mortgage 18.51%
What is the level of education in Candelas?
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Approximately 14.53% of the population in Candelas holds a high school degree (that's 1,795 residents), while 16.76% have attained a college certificate (2,434 locals) and 36.96% have a bachelor's degree (4,564 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 90 | -50.3% |
| Some High School | 1,795 | 17.7% |
| Some College | 2,434 | 6.2% |
| Associate Degree | 750 | 25.8% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 4,564 | 7.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 3,081 | 5.8% |
No High School 0.73%
Some High School 14.53%
Some College 16.76%
Associate Degree 6.07%
Bachelor's Degree 36.96%
Graduate Degree 24.95%
What is the marital status of Candelas residents?
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A total of 2,615 people in Candelas have never been married (which represents 19.85% of the total population), while 9,131 of them are wedded (69.31%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 43 (0.33%) and 1,005 (7.63%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,615 | 17.3% |
| Married | 9,131 | 4.3% |
| Separated | 43 | 13.2% |
| Widowed | 424 | 25.8% |
| Divorced | 1,005 | 18.8% |
Never Married 19.85%
Married 69.31%
Separated 0.33%
Widowed 3.22%
Divorced 7.63%
What are the most common means of transportation in Candelas?
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The top three means of transportation people in Candelas use to get to work are: car, bus or trolley bus and walking. A total of 6,998 residents commute by car, 196 prefer going to work by bus or trolley bus and 38 by walking.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 6,998 | 3.1% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 196 | 28.1% |
| Subway or Elevated | 9 | N/A |
| Railroad | 18 | -5.3% |
| Walk | 38 | 280.0% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
