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Vandiver

Alabama · 990 residents · 20.31 sq mi
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Vandiver has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,783. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 48.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
990
+11%since 2023
from 890 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
49 / sq mi
+11%since 2023
from 44 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
48.4
−10%since 2023
from 53.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
8629451K1K1K201020202024Vandiver
2024990
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,783
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $36,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,031
Unchangedsince 2023
from $37,029 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 26.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.584
−8%since 2023
from 0.637 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,600
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$978
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $926 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 68.3% in 2023
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.9%
−8.4 ptssince 2023
from 36.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.2%
−23.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
17
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(832)
Black2.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(17)
Diversity Score15.6%(139)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(898)
Black2.3%(23)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(43)
Diversity Score21.8%(215)
Diversity Score
22
+40%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 76.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+3%since 2023
from 27.0 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.5%
+12.8 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.7%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2023
from 43.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
Female
49.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 3.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 24.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 16.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 78.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vandiver, Alabama?

Vandiver, Alabama has about 990 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vandiver, Alabama?

The typical household in Vandiver, Alabama earns about $49,783 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vandiver, Alabama expensive?

In Vandiver, Alabama, the median home is worth about $104,600, and the typical rent is about $978 a month.

How educated are people in Vandiver, Alabama?

About 11.2% of adults age 25 and over in Vandiver, Alabama hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vandiver, Alabama?

About 17.9% of people in Vandiver, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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