Vredenburgh, Alabama Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 65, Vredenburgh's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Vredenburgh is a small community located in Alabama, within Monroe County. The total population is 65. It ranks as the 571st most populous out of 592 Census-designated places in Alabama.

Age Demographics

The median age in Vredenburgh is 54.2 years. This is 38% higher than the state median of 39.3 years. Only 3.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.9% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Vredenburgh is $35,750. This is 44% lower than the state median of $63,999. It is also 56% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 29.2%. This is 87% higher than the state poverty rate of 15.6%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Vredenburgh, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% lower than the state average of 70.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

Vredenburgh has a predominantly Black or African American population, comprising 87.7% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 9.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (9.2%) is well below the state average of 63.4%. The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (87.7% vs 25.6%).

Education

3.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 89% lower than the state rate of 28.4%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 82.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Vredenburgh, Alabama is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Alabama state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 592 Census-designated places in Alabama. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.