Vander, North Carolina facts for kids
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Vander, North Carolina
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The welcome sign for Vander
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Location in Cumberland County and the state of North Carolina.
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| Country | United States |
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Cumberland |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.72 sq mi (9.63 km2) |
| • Land | 3.71 sq mi (9.61 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.02 km2) |
| Elevation | 128 ft (39 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 1,388 |
| • Density | 374.22/sq mi (144.49/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
28301
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| Area codes | 910, 472 |
| FIPS code | 37-69740 |
| GNIS feature ID | 2402962 |
Vander is a small community in Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States. It is an unincorporated community, which means it does not have its own local government like a city or town. However, it is a special area called a census-designated place (CDP). This means the government counts its population for official records. In 2020, about 1,388 people lived in Vander.
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Where is Vander Located?
Vander is found close to the middle of Cumberland County. It is just east of Fayetteville, which is the main city in Cumberland County. The town of Eastover is located just north of Vander.
Vander's Borders and Roads
Interstate 95 runs along the western edge of Vander. This major highway connects with North Carolina Highway 24 at Exit 52. This exit is at the northwest corner of the community. However, Highway 24 is a special type of road here, so you cannot directly enter Vander from it at this point.
Vander's Size and Water Areas
The United States Census Bureau measures the size of places. Vander covers about 9.7 square kilometers (or 3.7 square miles) of land. Only a very small part of this area, about 0.02 square kilometers (or 0.01 square miles), is water. This means most of Vander is dry land.
Who Lives in Vander?
The population of Vander was 1,388 people in 2020. This number comes from the 2020 census.
Vander's Population in 2000
Back in the year 2000, 1,204 people lived in Vander. There were 479 households, which are groups of people living together. Most of these households (348) were families.
Diversity in Vander
Vander is home to people from many different backgrounds. In 2000, most residents were White. A large number of people were African American. There were also smaller groups of Native American and Asian residents. Some people identified with two or more races. A small percentage of the population was Hispanic or Latino.
Age Groups in Vander
The people in Vander are of various ages. In 2000, about 25% of the population was under 18 years old. About 30% were young adults between 25 and 44 years old. Around 24% were between 45 and 64 years old. About 12% of the people were 65 years old or older. The average age in Vander was 36 years.
See also
In Spanish: Vander para niños
