Vander, NC is a small town located in Henderson County with a population of 1,341. It offers its residents a rural lifestyle and plenty of year-round outdoor activities to enjoy such as fishing, hiking, camping, and canoeing along the French Broad River. The area is also home to many local businesses such as the Vander General Store, John's Barbecue & Grill and Dixie Seafood. Other organizations in the area include the Hendersonville Rescue Mission, Hendersonville Literacy Council and the Greater Asheville Home Builders Association. Each fall, Vander also hosts an annual pumpkin festival where local farmers put their best pumpkins on display for judging. For sports fans there are plenty of opportunities to watch or take part in local sporting events such as youth football games and high school basketball tournaments at nearby facilities like Jackson Park Sports Complex or Hunt Recreation Center.
The population in Vander is 1,341. There are 362 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Vander is 48.8, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Vander is 2.0, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Vander
- 46.2% are married
- 30.4% are divorced
- 17.7% are married with children
- 16.0% have children, but are single
Race in Vander
- 70.7% are White
- 14.8% are Black
- 8.0% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 6.6% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 0.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander