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Vander

North Carolina · 1,388 residents · 3.709 sq mi
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Vander has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,909. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 27.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
70% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,388
+15%since 2000
from 1,204 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
374 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 325 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+8%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6961K1K2K2K1990201020202024Vander
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,909
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,260 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,745
+46%since 2000
from $19,059 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.6%
+18.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing25.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade22.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Information5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$725
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $516 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% in 2000
30.1% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(767)
Black27.9%(387)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(89)
Asian1.1%(15)
Other2.2%(30)
Diversity Score68.7%(954)
Diversity Score
69
+30%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+16.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+38%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 97.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.1%
−18.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.3%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−82.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vander, North Carolina?

Vander, North Carolina has about 1,388 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vander, North Carolina earns about $60,909 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vander, North Carolina expensive?

In Vander, North Carolina, the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Vander, North Carolina?

About 19.8% 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 27.6% of people in Vander, North Carolina live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vander, North Carolina grown since 1990?

Yes, Vander, North Carolina has grown since 1990. The population has added about 205 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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