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Vandiver, Alabama
Location of Vandiver in Shelby County, Alabama.
Location of Vandiver in Shelby County, Alabama.
Vandiver, Alabama is located in Alabama
Vandiver, Alabama
Vandiver, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Vandiver, Alabama is located in the United States
Vandiver, Alabama
Vandiver, Alabama
Location in the United States
Country United States
State Alabama
County Shelby
Area
 • Total 20.85 sq mi (54.01 km2)
 • Land 20.31 sq mi (52.60 km2)
 • Water 0.54 sq mi (1.41 km2)
Elevation
531 ft (162 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 1,084
 • Density 53.37/sq mi (20.61/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
Area code(s) 205, 659
GNIS feature ID 128408

Vandiver is a small place in Shelby County, Alabama, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it is an area that looks like a town but does not have its own local government. In 2020, about 1,084 people lived there. A special building in Vandiver, the Falkner School, is listed on the Alabama Register of Landmarks and Heritage. This means it is an important historical site.

Where is Vandiver Located?

Vandiver is found in the northeastern part of Shelby County. A main road, Alabama State Route 25, goes right through the community. If you travel southeast on this road for about 10 miles (16 km), you will reach Vincent. Going north for the same distance, you will find the city of Leeds. The road to Leeds is quite winding and goes through mountains.

How Many People Live in Vandiver?

Vandiver is a small community. The number of people living there is counted every ten years by the United States Census.

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 1,084
U.S. Decennial Census

In 2020, the population of Vandiver was 1,084 people.

Famous People from Vandiver

  • Wes Helms: He used to play Major League Baseball, which is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada.

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