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Vander

North Carolina · 1,146 residents · 3.709 sq mi
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Vander has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,821. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $94,900. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,146
−5%since 2000
from 1,204 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
309 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.1
+21%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6961K1K2K2K1990201020202024Vander
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,821
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,260 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,475
+18%since 2000
from $19,059 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services11.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration11.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.2%
−34.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
35.3% rent
Vacancy rate
32.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+14%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.9%(829)
Black24.8%(298)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(22)
Asian1%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score53%(638)
2010
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(718)
Black26.4%(303)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(50)
Asian0.9%(10)
Other12.7%(145)
Diversity Score72.5%(831)
Diversity Score
73
+37%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.3 min
+23%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
97.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 97.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.1%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.4%
−60.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.3%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vander, North Carolina?

Vander, North Carolina has about 1,146 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vander, North Carolina?

The typical household in Vander, North Carolina earns about $39,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vander, North Carolina expensive?

In Vander, North Carolina, the median home is worth about $94,900, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Vander, North Carolina?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Vander, North Carolina hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vander, North Carolina?

About 23.8% of people in Vander, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vander, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Vander, North Carolina has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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