Vredenburgh, Alabama facts for kids
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Vredenburgh, Alabama
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Location of Vredenburgh in Monroe County, Alabama.
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| Country | United States |
| State | Alabama |
| County | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 1.52 sq mi (3.93 km2) |
| • Land | 1.50 sq mi (3.89 km2) |
| • Water | 0.01 sq mi (0.04 km2) |
| Elevation | 151 ft (46 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 222 |
| • Density | 147.70/sq mi (57.02/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| ZIP code |
36481
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| Area code(s) | 334 |
| FIPS code | 01-79272 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0128479 |
Vredenburgh is a small town in Monroe County, Alabama, United States. It became an official town in 1912. In 2020, about 222 people lived there.
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Where is Vredenburgh Located?
Vredenburgh is found in the state of Alabama. Its exact location is at 31.826518 degrees north and -87.320686 degrees west.
The town covers a total area of about 3.9 square kilometers (1.5 square miles). Most of this area is land. Only a very small part, about 0.04 square kilometers (0.01 square miles), is water.
How Many People Live in Vredenburgh?
The number of people living in Vredenburgh has changed over the years. Here is a look at the population from different census counts:
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1920 | 874 | — | |
| 1930 | 815 | −6.8% | |
| 1940 | 666 | −18.3% | |
| 1950 | 796 | 19.5% | |
| 1960 | 632 | −20.6% | |
| 1970 | 521 | −17.6% | |
| 1980 | 433 | −16.9% | |
| 1990 | 313 | −27.7% | |
| 2000 | 327 | 4.5% | |
| 2010 | 312 | −4.6% | |
| 2020 | 222 | −28.8% | |
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Population in 2020
In 2020, the town's population was 222 people. Most residents were Black or African American. A smaller number were White.
Here is a breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity:
| Race / Ethnicity (NH = Non-Hispanic) | Pop 2010 | Pop 2020 | % 2010 | % 2020 |
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| White alone (NH) | 21 | 16 | 6.73% | 7.21% |
| Black or African American alone (NH) | 286 | 206 | 91.67% | 92.79% |
| Native American or Alaska Native alone (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.32% | 0.00% |
| Asian alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Pacific Islander alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Some Other Race alone (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Mixed Race or Multi-Racial (NH) | 0 | 0 | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 4 | 0 | 1.28% | 0.00% |
| Total | 312 | 222 | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Life in Vredenburgh (2000 Census)
In 2000, there were 327 people living in Vredenburgh. They lived in 98 households, and 81 of these were families. The town had about 217 people per square mile.
- Many households (41.8%) had children under 18 living with them.
- About 38.8% of households were married couples.
- About 37.8% were female householders with no husband present.
- The average household had 3.34 people.
The population was quite young. About 37.6% of the people were under 18 years old. The average age was 28 years.
Famous People from Vredenburgh
Several notable people have connections to Vredenburgh:
- Walter Bell – A businessman who served as Alabama's Commissioner of Insurance from 2003 to 2008.
- Dorothy Vredenburgh Bush – She was the secretary of the Democratic National Committee and lived in Vredenburgh for some years.
- Moses Denson – A former professional football player.
- John Drew – A basketball player who was a member of the Atlanta Hawks.
- Mike Stewart – An author known for his mystery and suspense novels, often set in the Southern United States.
See also
In Spanish: Vredenburgh (Alabama) para niños
