Vandiver, Alabama facts for kids
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Vandiver, Alabama
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Location of Vandiver in Shelby County, Alabama.
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 Vandiver, Alabama
Location in Alabama
Vandiver, Alabama
Location in the United States
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| 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
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| • 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.
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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.
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| 2020 | 1,084 | — | |
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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.
See Also
In Spanish: Vandiver (Alabama) para niños
