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Vandiver

Alabama · 1,084 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 $22,700. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 27.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Alabama median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
91% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,084
+14%since 2019
from 949 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
53 / sq mi
+14%since 2019
from 47 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
45.2
−11%since 2019
from 50.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
8629451K1K1K201020202024Vandiver
2024990
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $23,710 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,857
−1%since 2019
from $29,155 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 22.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2019
from 25.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$695
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $687 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
91.5%
+28.9 ptssince 2019
from 62.6% in 2019
8.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic92%(873)
Black3.6%(34)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(13)
Asian1.5%(14)
Other1.6%(15)
Diversity Score19%(180)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(973)
Black2.9%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(30)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.3%(14)
Diversity Score17.3%(187)
Diversity Score
17
−9%since 2019
from 19 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 26.2% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
63.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 66.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
−14%since 2019
from 35.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2019
from 80.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 9.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 10.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 43.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 27.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 60.2% in 2019
Female
36.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 39.8% in 2019
Foreign born
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2019
from 19.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vandiver, Alabama?

Vandiver, Alabama has about 1,084 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vandiver, Alabama?

The typical household in Vandiver, Alabama earns about $22,700 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vandiver, Alabama expensive?

In Vandiver, Alabama, the typical rent is about $695 a month.

How educated are people in Vandiver, Alabama?

About 25.1% 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 27.9% of people in Vandiver, Alabama live below the federal poverty line.

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