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Vander, NC
Census-designated place in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
Population
1,922
Land area
3.7sq mi
People per sq mi
518
ZIP codes
0
Vander and its ZIP codes
Vander at a glance
- Vander is about 2.3 times as dense as North Carolina as a whole.
- The median household income is $66,993, 7% below the North Carolina median of $72,388.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $231,800 (20% below North Carolina) and median rent is $929 a month.
Local data for Vander, NC
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vander, NC, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$66,993
Poverty rate
23.4%
Median home value
$231,800
Median rent
$929/mo
Homeownership
79.1%
Bachelor's or higher
24.8%
Median age
41.3
Average commute
27.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (156), German Americans (95), Italian Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cumberland County. PPP loans are for Vander.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,312
122,272 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,382
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.1B
FY 2026, $12,193 per person
How people get to work
Vander, NC, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone87.4%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.1%
Average one-way commute: 27.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vander, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
556
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1,440
1.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 32°F
47.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vander, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.0%
U.S. 33.3% +5.7 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.8%
U.S. 11.1% -1.3 pts
Cities near Vander
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| EastoverTown | 4.5 mi | 11.3 |
| StedmanTown | 6 mi | 1.7 |
| FayettevilleCity | 8.2 mi | 148.3 |
| AutryvilleTown | 9.1 mi | 0.5 |
| Hope MillsTown | 9.3 mi | 9 |
| WadeTown | 9.3 mi | 1.7 |
| FalconTown | 14 mi | 1.4 |
| GodwinTown | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| ParktonTown | 15 mi | 0.8 |
| LindenTown | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| RockfishCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 5 |
| SalemburgTown | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| RoseboroTown | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| Spring LakeTown | 18 mi | 23.6 |
| Anderson CreekCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 20.2 |
| Lumber BridgeTown | 19 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vander, NC in?
- Vander is in Cumberland County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Vander, NC?
- About 1,922 people live in Vander, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vander?
- Nearby places include Eastover (4.5 mi), Stedman (6 mi), Fayetteville (8.2 mi), Autryville (9.1 mi), Hope Mills (9.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023